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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1983400 L4-156 2.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSCAPACITY SPECIFICATIONSMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
1983 Dodge and Ram 400 L4-156 2.6L
System Specifications
1983 Dodge and Ram 400 L4-156 2.6LSECTION System Specifications
A-460 4-speed, A-465 5-speed AF, AP
A-460 transmission is in Omni & Horizon cars when starter motor is on the firewall side of the engine.
A-412 4-speed GL-4
Above -10°F (-23°C), 90, 80W-90, 85W-90; -30° to -10°F (-34° to -23°C), 80W, 80W-90, 85W-90; below -30°F (-34°C), 75W
CAPACITY, Refill:
Omni, Horizon
w/A-412 trans 1.4 Liters 3.0 Pints
Other 4-cyl.
w/A-460 trans 1.9 Liters 3.8 Pints
w/A-465 trans 2.1 Liters 4.6 Pints
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.