Transmission fluid

[jetlag]

I have a 2021 Ram 3500 Laramie SRW long bed with the SO Cummins, and we tow a 16.5K Jayco Pinnacle 5th wheel. The truck has just over 43K miles and finally taking it in a couple of weeks to get the transmission recall done. My question pertains to the recommended transmission oil change schedule. I have towed about 10K miles with it and mentioned this to the shop when I called to schedule the recall. He said yes, they should look at it, and would test the fluid? I don't trust the dealers very much these days. A local shop that does a lot of work on my wife's business trucks and vans changed my oil this last time. The dealer is also 35 miles away, and scheduling was tight. They changed oil, oil and fuel filters for over $200 less than the dealer! Thanks

 

[AH64ID]

According to your owners manual you are still 17K miles shy of the towing service trans fluid and filter change.

 

[RamCares]

I have a 2021 Ram 3500 Laramie SRW long bed with the SO Cummins, and we tow a 16.5K Jayco Pinnacle 5th wheel. The truck has just over 43K miles and finally taking it in a couple of weeks to get the transmission recall done. My question pertains to the recommended transmission oil change schedule. I have towed about 10K miles with it and mentioned this to the shop when I called to schedule the recall. He said yes, they should look at it, and would test the fluid? I don't trust the dealers very much these days. A local shop that does a lot of work on my wife's business trucks and vans changed my oil this last time. The dealer is also 35 miles away, and scheduling was tight. They changed oil, oil and fuel filters for over $200 less than the dealer! Thanks

We can understand your concerns with visiting the dealer due to the given reasons. If you would like support while your vehicle is being serviced, our team would be more than happy to see where we can assist you! Just send us a private message if ever you need us. Thanks.

Chris,
Ram Cares

 

[jetlag]

According to your owners manual you are still 17K miles shy of the towing service trans fluid and filter change.

Great to know, thank You, so 60K is the magic number.

 

[jetlag]

We can understand your concerns with visiting the dealer due to the given reasons. If you would like support while your vehicle is being serviced, our team would be more than happy to see where we can assist you! Just send us a private message if ever you need us. Thanks.

Chris,
Ram Cares

Thank You. Curious, how do you send a private message on this forum?

 

[CdnHO]

Thank You. Curious, how do you send a private message on this forum?

click on the name and click "Start a private conversation".

 

[jetlag]

click on the name and click "Start a private conversation".

Thank You