Engine Controls - Specifications - 3.9L: Capacities

1995 Dodge and Ram Pickup R3500, 2D Pickup, 8.0 W, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Capacities
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Load Test (Amps) (1) CC Rating @ 0Β°F (Amps) (2) Reserve Capacity Rating (Min.)
200 500 110
250-300 600 120
315 685 125
375 750 125
405 810 133
(1) Cold Cranking (CC) rating is current a battery can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain a terminal voltage of 7.2 volts or greater at specified temperature.
(2) Reserve capacity rating is length of time a battery can deliver 25 amps and maintain a minimum terminal voltage of 10.5 volts at 80Β°F (27Β°C).
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application Specification
Automatic Transmission (1)
Estimated Service Refill
Dakota
42RH 5.2 Qts. (4.9L)
Ram Pickup
42RH 5.2 Qts. (4.9L)
Ram Van/Wagon
32RH 5.2 Qts. (4.9L)
42RH 5.2 Qts. (4.9L)
Overhaul Refill (Includes Torque Converter) (1)
Dakota
42RH & 46RH 9.5-10.9 Qts. (9.0-10.4L)
Ram Pickup
42RH 8.5-10.9 Qts. (8.0-10.4L)
Ram Van/Wagon
32RH 8.6 Qts. (8.1L)
42RH 10.2 Qts. (9.7L)
Cooling System (Includes Recovery Tank)
Dakota 14.0 Qts. (13.2L)
Ram Pickup 20.0 Qts. (18.9L)
Ram Van/Wagon 14.6 Qts. (13.8L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
Dakota 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Ram Pickup 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Ram Van/Wagon 3.5 Qts. (3.3L)
Front Axle
Dakota (2)
7 1/4" 3.0 Pts. (1.4L)
Ram Pickup (3)
Dana 44 5.6 Pts. (2.6L)
Dana 60 6.3 Pts. (3.0L)
Manual Transmission
Dakota
AX-15 Getrag (4) 3.3 Qts. (3.1L)
Ram Pickup
NV3500 (5) 2.1 Qts. (2.0L)
Power Steering Fluid (6)
Dakota 2WD 1.7 Pts. (0.8L)
Dakota 4WD 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
Except Dakota 2.7 Pts. (1.3L)
Power Takeoff (PTO) Adapter
Ram Pickup (NV021) 4.6 Pts. (2.2L)
Rear Axle (7)
Dakota
7 1/4" 3.0 Pts. (1.4L)
8 1/4" 4.4 Pts. (2.1L)
Ram Pickup (3)
8 1/4" 4.4 Pts. (2.1L)
9 1/4" 4.8 Pts. (2.3L)
Dana 60 (2WD) 6.3 Pts. (3.0L)
Dana 60 (4WD) 7.3 Pts. (3.4L)
Dana 70 (2WD) 7.0 Pts. (3.3L)
Dana 70 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)
Dana 80 (2WD) 6.8 Pts. (3.3L)
Dana 80 (4WD) 10.1 Pts. (4.8L)
Ram Van/Wagon
8 1/4" 4.4 Pts. (2.1L)
9 1/4" 4.8 Pts. (2.3L)
Dana 60 6.3 Pts. (3.0L)
Transfer Case (1)
Dakota
NV231 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
Ram Pickup
NV231 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
NV241 SD 4.7 Pts. (2.2L)
(1) Mopar ATF Plus type 7176 recommended, if not available use Mopar Dexron II ATF.
(2) On Dakota, use SAE 80W-90 with MIL-L-2105C and API GL-4 specification.
(3) On Ram Pickup, use Mopar Thermal stable Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricant SAE 80W-90 with API GL-5 specification.
(4) Use SAE 75W-90 API GL-5 fluid or equivalent.
(5) Use Mopar manual transmission fluid P/N 4761526 only.
(6) Use only Mopar power steering fluid or equivalent. DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).
(7) Use SAE 80W-90 with MIL-L-2105C and API GL-5 specification. Add one container of friction modifier to Trac-Lok or Power-Lok limited slip differential when gear lubricant is changed.
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