Dodge RAM 2500 2022, Руководство пользователя

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 419
8. Reinsert the dipstick. Check for leaks. Release
the parking brake.
NOTE:
If it is necessary to check the transmission below
the operating temperature, the fluid level should
be between the two COLD (lower) holes on the
dipstick with the fluid at 68-86°F / 20-30°C. Only
use the COLD region of the dipstick as a rough
reference when setting the fluid level after a trans
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mission service or fluid change. Re-check the fluid
level, and adjust as required, once the trans
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mission reaches normal operating temperature.
Fluid And Filter Changes — 8-Speed
Transmission
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid
installed at the factory will provide satisfactory
lubrication for the life of the vehicle.
Routine fluid and filter changes are not required.
However, change the fluid and filter if the fluid
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the
transmission is disassembled for any reason.
Fluid And Filter Changes — 6-Speed
Transmission
For the proper maintenance intervals
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page 384.
In addition, change the fluid and filters if the fluid
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the
transmission is disassembled for any reason.
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid
to ensure optimum transmission performance and
life. Use only the manufacturer’s specified
transmission fluid
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page 471. It is important to
maintain the transmission fluid at the correct level
using the recommended fluid. No chemical flushes
should be used in any transmission; only the
approved lubricant should be used.
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EAR
A
XLE
A
ND
4
X
4 F
RONT
D
RIVING
A
XLE
F
LUID
L
EVEL
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are
not required. When the vehicle is serviced for other
reasons the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly
should be inspected. If gear oil leakage is
suspected inspect the fluid level
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page 471. This
inspection should be made with the vehicle in a
level position.
To check the axle fluid, park the vehicle on a level
surface. Take a piece of wire (or zip tie) and make
a 90 degree bend two inches from the end of the
wire. Insert the wire into the fill plug hole and use it
like a dipstick. Remove the wire and measure from
the 90 degree bend to the oil level.
For the 2500 (Non-Power Wagon) axles, the fluid
level should be 4/5 in ± 1/4 in (20.3 mm ±
6.4 mm) below the fill hole for the rear axle and it
should be 1/4 in ± 1/4 in (6.4 mm ± 6.4 mm)
below the fill hole on the front axle.
For the 2500 Power Wagon and all 3500 model
axles, the fluid level should be 1/4 in ± 1/4 in
(6.4 mm ± 6.4 mm) below the fill hole on the
9.25 in front, 11.5 in rear axle, and 12.0 in rear
axle.
CAUTION!
If the fluid temperature is below 50°F (10°C) it
may not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid
until the temperature is elevated enough to
produce an accurate reading. Run the engine at
idle, in PARK, to warm the fluid.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer’s recommended fluid may cause
deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or
torque converter shudder, and (for six-speed
transmissions) will require more frequent fluid
and filter changes
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