Richard Kim
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- Joined
- Jan 23, 2018
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Ram Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 5.7 hemi
I decided to change my TC fluid yesterday on my 2016 2500 gasser with 60K miles. Took me all of 15 minutes after watching this YouTube video (Marion is the man):
Couple of observations:
1. There was almost 0 torque on the drain and fill bolts from the factory. I would check the torque if you have never changed the fluid. Per the video, do NOT over torque.
2. I change the fluid at 60,000 miles. The color was way off the original bright red color. It was brown, oxidized and nasty. I rarely put this in 4 wheel drive and I don't tow or haul of any significance so I ignored the TC. Most change out the fluid at 30,000 if they tow regularly.
3. I did a lot of brain damage trying to figure out if I could use anther fluid than the factory Mopar "tears of a baby seal" at $25/qt. Ended up ordering 4 quarts from Summit (free shipping if over $99). https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI7a6brYDx4gIVC7bACh1R_ADHEAQYAiABEgKzMfD_BwE
I figure why risk it on an expense transfer case.
Hope this helps.
Couple of observations:
1. There was almost 0 torque on the drain and fill bolts from the factory. I would check the torque if you have never changed the fluid. Per the video, do NOT over torque.
2. I change the fluid at 60,000 miles. The color was way off the original bright red color. It was brown, oxidized and nasty. I rarely put this in 4 wheel drive and I don't tow or haul of any significance so I ignored the TC. Most change out the fluid at 30,000 if they tow regularly.
3. I did a lot of brain damage trying to figure out if I could use anther fluid than the factory Mopar "tears of a baby seal" at $25/qt. Ended up ordering 4 quarts from Summit (free shipping if over $99). https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI7a6brYDx4gIVC7bACh1R_ADHEAQYAiABEgKzMfD_BwE
I figure why risk it on an expense transfer case.
Hope this helps.