Transfer case

[Tim West]

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this. What transfer case fluid does an 09 ram 1500 with a 4.7 take?

Also does the front diff take the same fluid as the rear?

Thanks

 

[kad]

If you don't have the owners manual, run your truck specs through the web site below, it will tell you what you need.

https://www.redlineoil.com/find-products-for-my-vehicle

-K

 

[huntergreen]

Depends on the transfer case you have, 44-55, or 44-44.

I don't believe the front dif takes the same fluid as the rear. Different weight. Don't have spec in front of me or I would post them.

Btw, if you look at the synthetic oil thread, some folk are discussing transfer case fluid on the most recent 3 pages.

 

[Tim West]

Yea I don't either. My truck is at the body shop having warrant work done

 

[Burla]

not coming through, google your owners manual they are online free.

 

[Burla]

Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Clutch Linkage Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. or equivalent.

1500 Model Front Axle (4X4) GL-5 SAE 75W-90 (MS-9763) or equivalent.

1500 Model Rear Axle Mopart Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles on 1500 Models Require the addition of 118 ml (4 oz.) Mopart Limited Slip Additive or equivalent. 2500/3500 Model Front and Rear Axle 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 Mopart DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.

Power Steering Reservoir Mopart ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Oil Filter (4.7L & 5.7L Engine) Mopart Engine Oil Filter, P/N 4884899AB or equivalent.

Spark Plugs (5.7L Engine) REC14MCC4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm]) Spark Plugs (4.7L Engine) Upper Bank — FR8TE2 (Gap 0.039 in [.99 mm]) Lower Bank — FR8T1332 (Gap 0.051 in [1.30 mm]) Spark Plugs (3.7L Engine) ZFR6F-11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm])

Fuel Selection (3.7L/4.7L Engine) 87 Octane Fuel Selection (5.7L Engine) 87 Octane Acceptable - 89 Octane Recommended Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.

Automatic Transmission Mopart ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transfer Case Mopart ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.

NVG 246 Automatic Transfer Case Only Mopart PN 05179014AA, NVG 246 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Manual Transmission Fluid (G238) Mopart ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Manual Transmission Fluid (G-56) Mopart ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid

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That is copy and pasted from 2008 ram manual.

So Redline c+ is a replacement for atf-4, and is a very popular oil here from tranny and transfer case. For gears Redline gear oil or Amsoil SG are very popular here as well.

There has never been a case where additive was needed on ram forum when using redline gear fluid. You see the front is different then the back in weight.

 

[Tim West]

Thanks for the information. Yall are alot of help

 

[Tim West]

2 more question(s) (about this at least).

1. How do you know what transfer case you have? I pulled my window sticker and all it says if shift on the fly transfer case

2. How much fluid does the transfer case hold.

 

[Burla]

So with some of the older transfer cases, you need to "crack the code". Which basically means you need to decipher what they are asking versus what fluids were in use during that time period. You might find out instead of needing atf4 that you may end up needing mercon 3 if you have a transfer case from an older era. Good that you asked the question, I would get down there and look at any markings on the case. If you find out it is a 246, then you need to figure out the fluid that meets the spec, my guess would be mercon/dexron 3 as that was in use before atf4, and that may be a hold out part. I would just go ask the dealer about the fluid, maybe they sell that mopar part number and you may be in a box on that fluid.

I can only guess, I would say it takes 2-3 qrts if it is the 246. Did you access your owners manual online?

 

[Tim West]

I agree. Better safe than sorry

 

[Burla]

identify you transfer case, and last resort us your vin number. Good luck Burla

 

[69GWC]

44-45 does not have Auto 4wd jusy 2wd 4wd high and 4wd low.

 

[MidwestJ]

For fluid capacity/level, add new fluid until it runs out the fill hole. Then you know you have enough.

 

[Burla]

Yeah that's how you do it, but the problem is how many do you purchase? I think it will be right at 2, but I'd buy three because having an extra one is a good idea. Redline d4 is the dexron 3 replacement if you find out that fluid is dexron 3 clone. OP let us know when you get a chance to read the transfer case and see what model you have.

 

[huntergreen]

44-45 does not have Auto 4wd jusy 2wd 4wd high and 4wd low.

Pretty simple, op either has auto 4wd or he doesnt. Makes it easy.

 

[U&A]

If I remember correctly my 44-47 took 3 quarts.

So if you but 3 it will cove you for sure.


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[Tim West]

Ill know tomorrow guys. No I do not have auto. . I have 2wd... 4high and 4 low

 

[Tim West]

Per the dealer I have a NV243 and it takes ATF +4

 

[Burla]

Redline c+ would be the proper fluid if you wanted the ester based stuff. Depends how hard you drive and how long you want your interval to be. ATF-4 is a good product all by itself as well.

Did you give him you vin? If not I still would go under there and read the label. I couldn't find out if the other transfer case was a 1500 product, or a 2500 plus product, or even something else. Did the dealer say something that sounded like he was sure of it?

 

[Tim West]

Yea I gave him my vin and thats what he said. Ima big fan of amsoil. Im going to put amsoil in it. Im going to do both difs while im at it