how do i know what oil to use to change my differential fluids??

[Stringer45]

i have a 2013 ram 1500 4wd laramie with 5.7.

how do you figure out what oil to use, and if you need an additive or not?

my last truck had rpo codes in the glovebox, but this truck doesn't seem to have any. so i have no idea what transmission i have, lsd or not, gear ratio, etc

 

[Travelin Ram]

There’s websites that will provide you a build sheet from your VIN. Unfortunately that’s the limit of my knowledge.

Someone with a link will be along shortly I expect. Or you can give googling a shot.

 

[Tom Davis]

Try here

VIN Number Lookup & Decoder| Official Mopar® Site

The official Mopar® VIN decoder allows you to better understand features of your new vehicle. Learn how to read your VIN, where to find it and how it works here.

www.mopar.com

 

[Stringer45]

Try here

VIN Number Lookup & Decoder| Official Mopar® Site

The official Mopar® VIN decoder allows you to better understand features of your new vehicle. Learn how to read your VIN, where to find it and how it works here.

www.mopar.com

thanks but it doesnt really give me any info. it does say 6 speed transmission. thats it from a vin? would be nice to know everything, that way i know what oil to get, what touch up paint to get. i guess ram doesnt give out any basic info like that.

 

[crash68]

Type your VIN in here for the factory build sheet: https://fcagroup.my.site.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing
(use all capital letters)

As for axle fluids, use Redline 75W140 in the rear, it already has the friction modifier in if you have the LSD rear differential. The front uses a 75W90. If you don't tow or haul anything or very little you can get away with using the 75W90 front and rear.

 

[Zoe Saldana]

i have a 2013 ram 1500 4wd laramie with 5.7.

how do you figure out what oil to use, and if you need an additive or not?

my last truck had rpo codes in the glovebox, but this truck doesn't seem to have any. so i have no idea what transmission i have, lsd or not, gear ratio, etc

Put you VIN in the MOPAR site.

 

[Stringer45]

Type your VIN in here for the factory build sheet: https://fcagroup.my.site.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing
(use all capital letters)

As for axle fluids, use Redline 75W140 in the rear, it already has the friction modifier in if you have the LSD rear differential. The front uses a 75W90. If you don't tow or haul anything or very little you can get away with using the 75W90 front and rear.

Type your VIN in here for the factory build sheet: https://fcagroup.my.site.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing
(use all capital letters)

As for axle fluids, use Redline 75W140 in the rear, it already has the friction modifier in if you have the LSD rear differential. The front uses a 75W90. If you don't tow or haul anything or very little you can get away with using the 75W90 front and rear.

awesome, thanks!

 

[Jimbro]

 

[Stringer45]

Type your VIN in here for the factory build sheet: https://fcagroup.my.site.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing
(use all capital letters)

As for axle fluids, use Redline 75W140 in the rear, it already has the friction modifier in if you have the LSD rear differential. The front uses a 75W90. If you don't tow or haul anything or very little you can get away with using the 75W90 front and rear.

do i use redline 57914, 57915, or 57105??

 

[crash68]

do i use redline 57914, 57915, or 57105??

I used the Redline 57915 and used a Slippery Pete Fluid Pump for Gallon Bottles right into the rear axle.

 

[Zoe Saldana]

I used the Redline 57915 and used a Slippery Pete Fluid Pump for Gallon Bottles right into the rear axle.

"Slippery Pete Fluid Pump" isn't that against the law in the Bible Belt?