i recently replaced the gov. press.sensor, and lockup switch and torque converter, and pump seal on my 99 ram 1500 4x4 ( oh what fun!)....when it came to refilling the trans.. the dealer said it requires at least 12qts for a complete tran. and torque conv. fill.... so i filled it up with 12qts ... turned her on and waited for it to warm up and so i can check the fluid... when it got hot i checked the fluid and it was within acceptable specs... when i drove around the block it shifted perfect... parked it and checked the fluid and no prob. next day i wake up to a puddle of trans fluid on my drive way...wtf.... i noticed it was leaking more on the driver side than passenger side, so i feel my way around the pan and its dry.... but when i reach above the ridge where pan and tranny meet its soaked on the left side right where the shift linkage sticks out ? i havent checked or driven her since then cuz of the 3ft sq. puddle it left overnight .... i personally think i over filled the trans. and its leaking from the linkage rod is poking out of and that the dealership gave me a bogus capacity ? please help !!sorry for the long story but had to type it all lol !

 

CAPACITIES
Engine oil, with filter
V10, 8.0L - 7 quarts [1]
V8, 5.9L - 5 quarts
V8, 5.2L - 5 quarts
V6, 3.9L - 4.5 quarts
Cooling System, Initial Fill
V10 - 26.5 quarts
V8 - 20 quarts
Automatic Transmission, 46RE Initial Fill..........4.1 quarts
Automatic Transmission, 47RE Initial Fill..........4.1 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
4 speed 46RE..........11.7 quarts
4 speed 47RE..........17 quarts
Manual Transmission, NV1500.................................4.7 pints
Manual Transmission, NV4500.................................8.1 pints
Manual Transmission, NV5600.................................9.6 pints
Manual Transmission, NV3500 4WD..........................4.3 pints
Manual Transmission, NV3500 2WD..........................4.9 pints
Differential, 4WD With Dana 44 Front (216-FBI).........4.8 pints
Differential, 4WD With Dana 60 Front (248-FBI).........8.5 pints [3]
Differential, 2WD With Dana 60 Rear (248-RBI)..........6.4 pints [2]
Differential, 2WD With Dana 70 Rear (267-RBI).............7 pints
Differential, 2WD With Dana 80 Rear (286-RBI)..........6.8 pints [4]
Differential, 4WD With Dana 60 Rear (248-RBI)..........7.5 pints [2]
Differential, 4WD With Dana 70 Rear (267-RBI)..........7.7 pints
Differential, 4WD With Dana 80 Rear (286-RBI)........10.2 pints
Transfer Case, NV241HD W/ PTO..........................10.4 pints
Transfer Case, NP231, 233....................................2.6 pints
Transfer Case, NV242, 244....................................2.8 pints






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i think you overfilled the transmission.

12 qts is the capacity from empty, but a lot is held in the torque converter and doesn't drain.

mine only requires about 6-7 qts to refill on a fluid and filter change.
be sure and check the level with engine running and in NEUTRAL, not PARK. the pump doesn't run in park and you get a false level.

also the silly angle on the dipstick makes it a bit hard to read. i check the level on the lowest side, which is the top side of the dipstick. the bottom also reads a good bit higher due to the angle.

edit - the easiest way to remove fluid is to disconnect the BOTTOM quick-connect fitting at the radiator using a 3/8 inch tool. aim the hose in a bucket. start the truck and shift to neutral for a few seconds. beware - fluid squirts out hard and fast.

 

Weren't you checking the dipstick as you poured? I have 2 coolers and a remote filter and I took 12 quarts. You over filled. Our trucks take 8-10 quarts. Take this time to install a drain plug in your pan.