4 wd oil change

[yousef]

hello everyone

I have 2011 ram 1500 longhorn with 185,000 km and have never change any fluid ( rear differential, gear box ) and don't know if there is a front IFS fluids , can change it know without any problems?

 

[yousef]

hello everyone

I have 2011 ram 1500 crew cab longhorn with 185k km never change any fluids front and rear differential.

should I change it ??
there is any risks doing that after 185k on it ?

 

[SyN]

Yes! (I would) start at the back & service the rear end then transfer case then front differential.

If you have plans on keeping the Ram for many years to come.
If you only have plans on keeping it for a short period of time - I would just check the levels in each = Very easy!

This is why I have a very hard time buying used autos anymore!

 

[yousef]

Yes! (I would) start at the back & service the rear end then transfer case then front differential.

If you have plans on keeping the Ram for many years to come.
If you only have plans on keeping it for a short period of time - I would just check the levels in each = Very easy!

This is why I have a very hard time buying used autos anymore!

yes am planning to keep it for a long time but am afraid of changing any thing and bring a heavy problem to me

 

[HammerHead]

115k it's time for some maintenance.

1) rear diff
2) front diff
3) transfer case
4) coolant with thermostat
5) PVC valve
6) spark plugs
7) transmission; do a simple pan drop with filters. Do Not do a flush.

 

[jasonw]

Do Not do a flush.

+1. Regular flushes through a transmission are one thing, but a flush after a long, long period of no flushes can be bad. Can dislodge stuff that then clogs up other stuff, leading to overheating transmission.

Then again, maybe its just my experience with the older transmissions (46RH, 46RE) that weren't as reliable as these 6 and 8 speeds, but flushes were pretty much never a good idea with those.

 

[Burla]

Diffs are very easy to change, and Mopar is notoriously bad fluid. Simply remove drain and fill bolts of rubber, put back drain and fill fill hole till it starts spilling over, anyone can do it, so easy. Get redline 75w140 for the rear, and 75w90 for the front. And Amsoil makes a good fluid as well, same weights. Now, when you drive for a couple days after making some turns- top off, because fluid can push it's way through the axle.

Way over due for tranny, get a threaded bolt and get a synthetic media filter and drop pan. There are a couple threads on it, just did mine. Transfer case is easy as well, watch my video, don't over torque that itme, you can use paint.

 

[Ken226]

yes am planning to keep it for a long time but am afraid of changing any thing and bring a heavy problem to me

I suspect not changing anything will bring heavier problems.

No offense intended, but based on the question you asked, you should take it to a dealer or competent shop for service.

If you intend to service it yourself, you found the right website for good info. Search and study the DIY section for the appropriate threads.

 

[yousef]

115k it's time for some maintenance.

1) rear diff
2) front diff
3) transfer case
4) coolant with thermostat
5) PVC valve
6) spark plugs
7) transmission; do a simple pan drop with filters. Do Not do a flush.

what should I do exactly with the front and rear diff and the transfer case ?

all ready change the spark plug and clean the injectors

 

[yousef]

+1. Regular flushes through a transmission are one thing, but a flush after a long, long period of no flushes can be bad. Can dislodge stuff that then clogs up other stuff, leading to overheating transmission.

Then again, maybe its just my experience with the older transmissions (46RH, 46RE) that weren't as reliable as these 6 and 8 speeds, but flushes were pretty much never a good idea with those.

my truck has the 5-speed

 

[yousef]

Diffs are very easy to change, and Mopar is notoriously bad fluid. Simply remove drain and fill bolts of rubber, put back drain and fill fill hole till it starts spilling over, anyone can do it, so easy. Get redline 75w140 for the rear, and 75w90 for the front. And Amsoil makes a good fluid as well, same weights. Now, when you drive for a couple days after making some turns- top off, because fluid can push it's way through the axle.

Way over due for tranny, get a threaded bolt and get a synthetic media filter and drop pan. There are a couple threads on it, just did mine. Transfer case is easy as well, watch my video, don't over torque that itme, you can use paint.

not understanding the turne-top off ?

 

[yousef]

I suspect not changing anything will bring heavier problems.

No offense intended, but based on the question you asked, you should take it to a dealer or competent shop for service.

If you intend to service it yourself, you found the right website for good info. Search and study the DIY section for the appropriate threads.

our dealer in Kuwait is sucks I have to find a specialist garage to do this stuff

 

[Burla]

not understanding the turne-top off ?

Ok, your axle fluid pushes out to lubricate the axle shaft, but to do so requires you turning your wheels at speed, when you do this is pushes fluid out the shaft, especially the back. So when you drain the fluid, it is possible this fluid will drain as the shaft is above drain hole, but not that simple when you put cool thick fluid back, it doesn't automatically fill that spot. So best practice is after you have serviced your diff, in a week or two, take off the rubber gromet that is the fill hole, and stick your finger in there and check the level of the fluid. If it is low, pump a couple ounces back in there. Do it on both diffs. That hole doesn't let you over fill diff, it is a beautiful thing, the only way you can screw it up is if you put too little back. I suggest Redline or Amsoil, if you are still accross seas Motul is a great choice as well. You can do this yourself man. Do me a favor, check your transmision fluid, what color on the stick is it? Use a white towel and check the level while engine running, check level and color.

 

[yousef]

Ok, your axle fluid pushes out to lubricate the axle shaft, but to do so requires you turning your wheels at speed, when you do this is pushes fluid out the shaft, especially the back. So when you drain the fluid, it is possible this fluid will drain as the shaft is above drain hole, but not that simple when you put cool thick fluid back, it doesn't automatically fill that spot. So best practice is after you have serviced your diff, in a week or two, take off the rubber gromet that is the fill hole, and stick your finger in there and check the level of the fluid. If it is low, pump a couple ounces back in there. Do it on both diffs. That hole doesn't let you over fill diff, it is a beautiful thing, the only way you can screw it up is if you put too little back. I suggest Redline or Amsoil, if you are still accross seas Motul is a great choice as well. You can do this yourself man. Do me a favor, check your transmision fluid, what color on the stick is it? Use a white towel and check the level while engine running, check level and color.

one I go back home I will do what you said .. and let you know what will happen ... thank you sir for your response

 

[HammerHead]

what should I do exactly with the front and rear diff and the transfer case ?

all ready change the spark plug and clean the injectors

All 3 are very easy, the transfer case has a drain and fill plug. Just drain and refill. Your year of Ram I believe don't have drain plugs on the diff's. So you'll need to pump out the oil fluid and refill or pull the diff covers to get the oil fluid out. If you have to pull the covers you'll need some RTV to seal it back up.