Hello all, I'm new to the world of Dodge Trucks. My old man just bought a 2000 Ram SLT Standard Cab, Long Bed, 5.2L Magnum, 4x4. ITs a nice truck. I'm a chevy guy myself but since he is computer illiterate i have to find out some info for him and this looks like the place to do it. The truck did no come wtih an owner's manual and he needs to know what types of fluids to run in the truck. Specifically - Engine oil, Tranny fluid, T-case fluid, diff lube. Any info would be appreciated, or a link to a website with the info. Either way, thanks in advance.

 

I suppose it would be a good thing to say that it is a 4sp auto, not sure which one though

 

yea i need that info too.

 

engine oil = Mobil 1 (I use 15W50)
tranny fluid = whatever the shop puts in... ATF3 I think
diff oil = red line 80w or 90w...

 

I use Mobil 1 Synthetic 10w-40. Should I switch to the 15w-50, what is the advantage? My truck has 130,00 miles on it to.

 

15w 50 is getting pretty thick, if you go with to thick of an oil it makes it harder to drain back down to the pan and you run a chance of toasting your main bearings. If your truck has a knock or ticks than run a thicker oil, but if it dont either stick with what you got or switch to 10w-30.

I run 5w-30 in my truck