Dodge Ram Sprinter, Gen II (USA / CAN)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Dodge Ram Sprinter, Gen II (USA / CAN) requires differential fluid with a capacity range of 1,6 to 2,8 liters. Service intervals are 180000 miles or 120 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Sprinter 2500 3.5 V6 (2006-2008)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6-2,8 liter
  • Change 180000 miles/ 120 months
  • Sprinter 2500 CDI (2006-2008)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6-2,8 liter
  • Change 180000 miles/ 120 months
  • Sprinter 2500 CDI + DPF (2006-2008)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6-2,8 liter
  • Change 180000 miles/ 120 months
  • Sprinter 3500 3.5 V6 (2006-2008)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6-2,8 liter
  • Change 180000 miles/ 120 months
  • Sprinter 3500 CDI (2006-2008)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6-2,8 liter
  • Change 180000 miles/ 120 months
  • Sprinter 3500 CDI + DPF (2006-2008)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6-2,8 liter
  • Change 180000 miles/ 120 months

Additional Notes

  • The Dodge Ram Sprinter Gen II (USA/CAN) rear differential capacity is listed as a range of 1.6 to 2.8 liters across all 2006-2008 configurations. A range rather than a fixed value reflects variation between service fill and full overhaul fill levels, where the lower figure typically represents a partial drain-and-refill service and the higher figure represents a complete dry fill after disassembly.
  • The 180,000-mile change interval for rear differential fluid applies under normal use conditions across all six listed configurations. Normal use, in this context, refers to standard operating conditions as opposed to severe duty cycles such as frequent towing, off-road operation, or extreme temperature exposure.
  • The 120-month (10-year) time-based interval runs alongside the mileage interval for all 2006-2008 configurations, meaning whichever threshold is reached first would govern the service. A decade-long time limit acknowledges that fluid degradation can occur through age and moisture absorption even when mileage accumulation is low.
  • The capacity and change interval specifications are identical across both the 2500 and 3500 gross vehicle weight variants for the 2006-2008 model years, covering the 3.5 V6 gasoline engine, the CDI diesel, and the CDI diesel with diesel particulate filter (DPF) in each case.
  • The inclusion of a CDI + DPF variant as a distinct configuration alongside the standard CDI reflects a powertrain-level distinction in the lineup. Despite the difference in exhaust aftertreatment hardware, the rear differential fluid capacity and service interval remain unchanged relative to the non-DPF CDI variant.

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