Vehicle Maintenance Guide
2024 Ram 2500
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
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
Heavy-duty hauling and towing justify the severe interval.
Rear Differential Fluid
Procedure guidance to be expanded in the next content pass.
Transmission Fluid
Consistent towing heat supports earlier 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 lines up with the listed MS-12633 spec.
Why we like it: Matches the heavier-duty viscosity and spec needs called out in the current seed data.
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
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.
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
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