Vehicle Maintenance Guide
2024 Ram 3500
Tradesman 4x4 • 6.4L V8 • 8-speed automatic. Maintenance specs, intervals, and recommended products are organized here for fast service planning.
Drive Type
4x4
Body Style
Pickup
Engine
6.4L V8
Data Confidence
medium
Maintenance Spec Table
| Maintenance Item | Capacity | Viscosity / Spec | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
Engine Oil Engine Oil & Lubrication | 7.00 quarts Capacity shown with filter change. | 0W-40 MS-12633 | Normal: 8,000 mi / 12 mo Severe: 5,000 mi / 6 mo |
Rear Differential Fluid Drivetrain Fluids | Check procedure | 75W-90 Synthetic gear lubricant meeting axle requirements | Normal: 60,000 mi Severe: 30,000 mi |
Transmission Fluid Drivetrain Fluids | Check procedure | See spec ZF 8-speed compatible fluid | Normal: 60,000 mi Severe: 45,000 mi |
Procedure Notes
Engine Oil
The 6.4L heavy-duty gas platform calls for the correct 0W-40 viscosity.
Rear Differential Fluid
Trailer loads and off-pavement use justify earlier differential service.
Transmission Fluid
Consistent towing heat supports earlier transmission service.
Recommended Products
Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40
engine oil
AMSOIL • engine-oil • 0W-40
Fit: Matches the factory 0W-40 viscosity requirement and meets the required Chrysler MS-12633 spec.
Why we like it: Uses AMSOIL’s flagship engine-oil family.
Compatibility: Use in vehicles that require API SP, SN PLUS, SN… • Chrysler MS-A0921, MS-12633, MS-10725, MS-10850 • Nissan GT-R • GM dexos
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: high
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
SEVERE GEAR Synthetic EP Gear Lube 75W-90
rear differential fluid
AMSOIL • gear-oil • 75W-90
Fit: Matches the required 75W-90 differential-fluid viscosity and meets API GL-5.
Why we like it: Uses AMSOIL’s severe-duty gear-oil line.
Compatibility: Use in differentials that require API GL-5/MT-1, MIL-PRF-2105E, or MACK GO-J performance.
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: high
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
OE Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid Fuel-Efficient
transmission fluid
AMSOIL • transmission-fluid
Fit: Matches the required GM DEXRON VI transmission spec.
Why we like it: Fits the required automatic-transmission fluid category.
Compatibility: Use in applications that require Aisin-Warner AW-1 • Ford MERCON LV • GM DEXRON VI • Honda/Acura DW-1, Type 3.0 • Hyundai/Kia SP-IV, SPH-IV, SP-IV-RR • JWS 3324 • Mitsubishi SP-IV, ATF J3, ATF-PA • Nissan Matic-S, Matic-W • Toyota WS • VW/Audi G 055 005, G 055 162, G 060 162
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: medium
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
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