2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 449

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 Drain And Refill Follow the Maintenance Schedule for recommended transfer case fluid change intervals. Lubricant Selection Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the correct lubricant type. Manual Transmission - If Equipped Fluid Level Check This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler plug. If the level of the lubricant is more than 1/4" below the bottom of the filler hole while the vehicle is on level ground, enough lubricant should be added to bring the level to the bottom of the filler hole. Lubricant Selection for 6-Speed Manual Transmission - If Equipped If it becomes necessary to add fluid or change the fluid, be sure to use the same lubricant or equivalent. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the correct lubricant type. Automatic Transmission Selection Of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission performance. Use only manufacturer's recommended transmission fluid; refer to "Automatic Transmission" under "Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts" in this section Refer to 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. 7