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2003 RAM 1500
5.9L I6 Diesel•4WD•diesel•Cummins•turbo
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Fluid · Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

for 2003 Ram 1500 5.9L I6 Diesel · 4WD
Fluid Type
ATF+4
Spec: Chrysler MS-9602
Capacity
14qt
13.24 L
Drain & Refill
4.5 qt
4.26 L
Change Interval
60,000 mi
96,540 km

Notes

45RFE or 545RFE transmission. Total capacity includes torque converter; pan service is ~4-5 quarts

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