Dodge Ram Sprinter, Gen I (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Dodge Ram Sprinter, Gen I (USA / CAN) requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 1,6 to 7 liters. Service intervals for fluid changes are 96000 km and 128000 km. The data covers 6 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Sprinter 2500 CDI (2006-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 96000 km
  • Code: 722.6xx 5/1
Sprinter 3500 CDI (2006-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Change 96000 km
  • Code: 722.6xx 5/1
Sprinter 2500 CDI (2005-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 128000 km
  • Code: 722.6xx 5/1
Sprinter 3500 CDI (2005-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Change 128000 km
  • Code: 722.6xx 5/1
Sprinter 2500 CDI (2003-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 128000 km
  • Code: 722.6xx 5/1
Sprinter 3500 CDI (2003-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Change 128000 km
  • Code: 722.6xx 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Dodge Ram Sprinter Gen I automatic transmission fluid capacity splits sharply between the two configurations: the 2500 CDI carries 1.6 liters, while the 3500 CDI carries 7 liters. A difference of this magnitude between variants of the same generation typically reflects fundamentally different transmission units rather than minor design variations.
  • The 1.6-liter figure on the 2500 CDI is consistent with a partial service fill, representing only the fluid exchanged during a drain-and-fill procedure rather than the total system capacity. Full overhaul fills on automatic transmissions generally require significantly more fluid to account for the torque converter and all internal passages.
  • The 7-liter figure on the 3500 CDI is more consistent with a total system or overhaul-level capacity, which would include fluid held in the torque converter in addition to the transmission pan. Service-only fills on units of this type are typically lower.
  • For model years 2003-2005, both the 2500 CDI and 3500 CDI share an identical change interval of 128,000 km under normal use conditions. The alignment across both configurations during those years indicates a common service schedule regardless of the capacity difference between them.
  • The 2006 model year marks a reduction in the change interval for both configurations, dropping from 128,000 km to 96,000 km under normal use conditions. This represents a 25 percent decrease in the distance between scheduled fluid changes compared to the 2003-2005 interval.
  • All six rows carry a normal use condition designation. In automatic transmission service contexts, normal use typically excludes sustained heavy towing, frequent stop-and-go operation, or extreme temperature exposure, each of which would generally warrant a shorter interval.
  • The 2005 model year for both the 2500 CDI and 3500 CDI is listed as a single-year entry rather than being grouped with 2003-2004, despite sharing identical capacity and interval values. The separation into a standalone year entry reflects a distinct model year classification without any change in the underlying specifications.

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