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2020 RAM 2500 Owners Manual - FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — DIESEL ENGINE



FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — DIESEL ENGINE

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Engine Coolant

We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).

Engine Oil – 6.4L

For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SN. The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.

Engine Oil Filter

We recommend you use Mopar brand Engine Oil Filters.

Spark Plugs

We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.

Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engines

89 Octane Recommended - 87 Octane Acceptable (R+M)/2, 0-15% Ethanol (Do not use E-85).

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Automatic Transmission – Eight-Speed Automatic

Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.

Transfer Case

We recommend you use Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for Borg Warner 44-44 and 44-45.

Front and Rear Axle

We recommend you use SAE 75W-85 HD Ram GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant in 9.25 Front, 11.5 and 12.0 (Single Rear Wheel) Rear Axles. Use Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 in 12.0 (Dual Rear Wheel) Rear axles. Limited slip additive is required for limited slip axles.

Brake Master Cylinder

We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3.

Power Steering Reservoir

We recommend you use Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4 or Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — DIESEL ENGINE

Engine

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Engine Coolant

We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Fuel Selection

Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your vehicle. Federal law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions control system.

For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-975 Grade S15 will provide good performance.

If climatized or diesel Number 1 ULSD fuel is not available, and you are operating below (20°F/-6°C), in sustained arctic conditions, Mopar Premium Diesel Fuel Treatment (or equivalent) is recommended to avoid gelling.

This vehicle is fully compatible with biodiesel blends up to 5% biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D-975. Pickup models, and Chassis Cab models configured with optional B20 capability, are additionally compatible with 20% biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D-7467.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Mopar Diesel Exhaust Fluid (API Certified) (DEF) or equivalent that has been API Certified to the ISO 22241 standard. Use of fluids not API Certified to ISO 22241 may result in system damage. You can receive assistance in locating DEF in the United States by calling 866-RAM-INFO (866-726-4636). In Canada call 1–800–465–2001 (English) or 1–800–387–9983 (French).

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Automatic Transmission – 6.7L Diesel with 68RFE

Only use ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend Mopar ATF+4 fluid.

Automatic Transmission – 6.7L Diesel with AS69RC

Only use Mopar ASRC Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.Failure to use the proper fluid may affect the function orperformance of your transmission

Transfer Case

We recommend you use Mopar BW44–44 Transfer Case Fluid.

Front and Rear Axle Fluid (2500/3500)

We recommend you use SAE 75W-85 HD Ram GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant in 9.25 Front, 11.5 and 12.0 (Single Rear Wheel) Rear Axles. Use Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 in 12.0 (Dual Rear Wheel) Rear axles. Limited slip additive is required for limited slip axles.

Brake Master Cylinder

We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3.


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