Dodge ram 50 trans fluid?

butchsterling · #1 04-09-2006, 10:02 AM

What type of transmission fluid do you put in ram 50 trans? It does not say on dipstick.

Stevo2 · #2 04-09-2006, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by butchsterling

What type of transmission fluid do you put in ram 50 trans? It does not say on dipstick.

you don't mention a specific year so I will say ATF+3

edbrycem · #3 04-09-2006, 06:15 PM

ATF +4 will probably work too since that is better

fredjacksonsan · #4 04-12-2006, 10:38 AM

Year and engine will make a difference I think.....

edbrycem · #5 04-12-2006, 10:45 AM

I think the only dirrerence really is that atf +4 is full synthetic, I dont think the other ones are. I could be wrong though.

neon_rt · #6 04-12-2006, 03:18 PM

Aren't RAM 50's from the early 80's and have a 904 trans (auto)?
In that case you could probably use Dextron/Mercron.
I would recommend ATF+3 though.
There was a bulitin regarding newer 3-speed autos up to '99, recommending not using ATF+4. I think it may be "to slick" (friction modified) for those transmissions.

edbrycem · #7 04-12-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by neon_rt

Aren't RAM 50's from the early 80's and have a 904 trans (auto)?
In that case you could probably use Dextron/Mercron.
I would recommend ATF+3 though.
There was a bulitin regarding newer 3-speed autos up to '99, recommending not using ATF+4. I think it may be "to slick" (friction modified) for those transmissions.

I thought all newer came w/ OD which would be 4th gear. i read somewhere to use the atf +4 in my 98 cuz it was an upgrade from prior atf. because it is full synthetic. i hope

neon_rt · #8 04-12-2006, 05:39 PM

RAM 50's are built by Mitsubishi and I think the newest ones are from around '91 or so (dis-continued model). The ATF+ series was originally developed for the "UltraDrive" fwd 4-speed auto that came out around '91 or so.

butchsterling · #9 04-14-2006, 02:32 PM

It's a 1987 with a 2.6 litre Mitsubishi.I don't have owners manual and it doesn't say on dipstick. Thanks for all the replies.It does have overdrive.

fredjacksonsan · #10 04-15-2006, 06:43 AM

Amsoil ATF should work for you; I wasn't able to find any other reference. However in that year, you had basically Dexron/Mercon and Fort type F ATF fluid. If you're not going synthetic, my vote would be for the Dexron.

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