Dodge Ram Van (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Dodge Ram Van (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,1 to 2,7 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000, 20000, and 24000 km or 12 months, and changes at 24000 km. The data covers 7 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Ram Van 2.4i 16V (2001-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 24000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Ram Van 2.5 CRD (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Ram Van 2.4i (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 24000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Ram Van 2.4i (1996-2000)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Change 24000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Ram Van 2.5 TD (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 24000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Ram Van 2.5 TD (1990-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Ram Van 2.5i (1989-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Change 24000 km
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Dodge Ram Van (EU) 2.5 CRD (2001-2005) carries the largest manual transaxle fluid capacity in the lineup at 2.7 liters, noticeably higher than the 2.2-liter figure shared by several other configurations. A larger transaxle fill volume generally reflects a physically bigger or more complex gearbox unit.
  • The 2.5i (1989-1996) holds 2.3 liters of manual transaxle fluid, placing it between the 2.1-liter capacity of the 2.5 TD (1990-1995) and the 2.2-liter figure seen in later variants. The 2.5i specification also calls for a fluid change at 24,000 km rather than a check interval, distinguishing it from the check-based schedules used in most other rows.
  • The Ram Van 2.5 TD (1990-1995) specifies the smallest transaxle capacity at 2.1 liters and carries the shortest check interval in the dataset at 10,000 km or 12 months under normal use. By contrast, the 2.5 TD (1996-2000) uses a 2.2-liter capacity with a significantly extended check interval of 24,000 km or 12 months, indicating a revised specification between those two production periods.
  • The 2.5 CRD (2001-2005) has a normal-use check interval of 20,000 km or 12 months. The diesel turbocharged nature of the CRD engine places higher thermal and mechanical demands on the drivetrain, which is consistent with a more frequent service interval compared to the 24,000 km check intervals specified for the 2.4i and 2.5 TD (1996-2000) variants.
  • The Ram Van 2.4i (1996-2000) carries both a normal-use and a severe-use specification, each with a 2.2-liter transaxle capacity. Under normal use, the service action is a fluid check at 24,000 km or 12 months, while under severe use the specification calls for a full fluid change at 24,000 km. The distinction between a check and a change reflects the greater fluid degradation expected under demanding operating conditions.
  • The 2.4i 16V (2001-2004) shares the same 2.2-liter transaxle capacity and 24,000 km or 12-month check interval as the earlier 2.4i (1996-2000) under normal use. The 16V designation indicates a 16-valve cylinder head, representing an engine revision, yet the transaxle fluid specification remained unchanged across the two generations.

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