Quick Lookups: Fluids

2006 Dodge and Ram Magnum SE, 42RLESECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 6.50 OZS. 0.19 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.63 LBS. 0.73 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 42RLE Overhaul 8.80 QTS. 8.32 L Automatic Transmission Fluid Plus 4 or equivalent Dry fill capacity. Depending on type and size of Internal Cooler, length and inside diameter of Cooler Lines, or use of an Auxiliary Cooler, these figures may vary. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 42RLE Service Fill 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L Automatic Transmission Fluid Plus 4 or equivalent S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid If DOT 3 Brake Fluid is not available, then DOT 4 or DOT4+ is acceptable. S
Differential Gear Oil Front,175mm FIA Axle 0.63 QTS. 0.59 L API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil or equivalent S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,198mm RII Axle 1.50 QTS. 1.41 L API - GL-5, SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Oil or equivalent S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,210mm RII Axle 1.70 QTS. 1.6 L API - GL-5, SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Oil or equivalent S
Engine Coolant 2.7L Eng 9.70 QTS. 9.17 L MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent Includes: heater and coolant recovery tank filled to "max" level. S
Engine Oil 2.7L Eng w/Filter 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L API - SAE 5W-20 Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. S
Fuel Tank V6 18.00 GALS. 68.13 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Power Steering Fluid Plus 4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Plus 4 or equivalent Power Steering Fluid capacities are dependent on Engine/chassis options as well as Steering Gear/Cooler options. Depending on type and size of Internal Cooler, length and inside diameter of Cooler Lines, or use of an Auxiliary Cooler, these capacities may vary. S
Transfer Case Fluid 1.30 QTS. 1.23 L Transfer Case Fluid - LX Part No. 05170055EAA, or equivalent. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Windshield Antifreeze Not radiator antifreeze. Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S
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