RAM 1500 2012 - Chassis

Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission - Gasoline
Engines Only
MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4威 product.
Transfer Case MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4威 product.
Transfer Case – BW44–44 Only MOPAR威 BW44–44 Transfer Case Fluid or equivalent.
Front Axle – 1500 Four-Wheel Drive
Models
We recommend you use MOPAR威 GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant
SAE 75W-85.
Rear Axle – 1500 Models MOPAR威 Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip
Rear Axles require the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR威 Limited Slip
Additive or equivalent.
Front and Rear Axle – 2500/3500
Models
Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90 or equivalent. Limited-Slip 10.5/11.5 inch
Rear Axles Limited slip additive is not required.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 or equivalent. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4威 product.
674 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE