2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 379

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 Selection Of Lubricant Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid. Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Change It is important that proper lubricant is used in the transmission. Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. The fluid and filter(s) should be changed as specified in the Maintenance Schedule (Section 8). NOTE: If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the fluid and filter(s) should be changed. Special Additives The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addition of any additives to the transmission. Exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. The use of transmission sealers should be avoided, since they may adversely affect seals. CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturers recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturers recommended fluid will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. 7