Dodge Ram Dakota, ND (USA / CAN)
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
Dodge Ram Dakota, ND (USA / CAN) requires brake fluid with a capacity range between min and max. Service intervals include normal use. The data covers 4 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Dakota 3.7 V6 (4x2), ND (2008-2010) |
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| Dakota 3.7 V6 (4x4), ND (2008-2010) |
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| Dakota 4.7 V8 (4x2) (USA), ND (2008-2010) |
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| Dakota 4.7 V8 (4x4) (USA), ND (2008-2010) |
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Additional Notes
- Across all four configurations of the Dodge Ram Dakota ND for 2008-2010, the brake fluid specification is reservoir-level maintenance rather than a fixed fill volume. The "between min and max" designation means the hydraulic brake system reservoir fluid level is kept within the marked range on the reservoir body, not measured in liters or quarts.
- The 3.7 V6 is available in both 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrain configurations for 2008-2010, and both share the same brake fluid level specification for the hydraulic brake system.
- The 4.7 V8 configurations, available in 4x2 and 4x4 for the USA market in 2008-2010, also follow the same min-to-max reservoir level specification as the V6 variants.
- A min-to-max reservoir level specification is standard for hydraulic brake systems because brake fluid level naturally drops slightly as disc brake pads wear, causing caliper pistons to extend further and drawing fluid from the reservoir. A level near the minimum can therefore indicate worn pads rather than a fluid loss event.
- All four rows are classified under normal use conditions, meaning the brake fluid level specification applies to standard operating environments rather than severe-duty or high-heat service scenarios.