Ram Trucks Dakota, ND (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Ram Trucks Dakota, ND (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacities range from 3,8 to 13,3 liters. Service intervals include 60000 miles/ 48 months, 64000 miles/ 48 months, and 120000 miles/ 90 months. The data covers 16 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Dakota 3.7 V6 (4x2), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,3 liter (Overhaul capacity)
  • Capacity 3,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 miles/ 90 months
  • Code: 42RLE 4/1
Dakota 3.7 V6 (4x2), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,3 liter (Overhaul capacity)
  • Capacity 3,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 64000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 42RLE 4/1
Dakota 3.7 V6 (4x2), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,3 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 miles/ 90 months
  • Code: 545RFE 5/1
Dakota 3.7 V6 (4x2), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 13,3 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 545RFE 5/1
Dakota 3.7 V6 (4x4), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,3 liter (Overhaul capacity)
  • Capacity 3,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 miles/ 90 months
  • Code: 42RLE 4/1
Dakota 3.7 V6 (4x4), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,3 liter (Overhaul capacity)
  • Capacity 3,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 64000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 42RLE 4/1
Dakota 3.7 V6 (4x4), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,3 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 6,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 miles/ 90 months
  • Code: 545RFE 5/1
Dakota 3.7 V6 (4x4), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 13,3 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 6,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 64000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 545RFE 5/1
Dakota 4.7 V8 (4x2) (USA), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,3 liter (Overhaul capacity)
  • Capacity 3,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 miles/ 90 months
  • Code: 42RLE 4/1
Dakota 4.7 V8 (4x2) (USA), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,3 liter (Overhaul capacity)
  • Capacity 3,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 64000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 42RLE 4/1
Dakota 4.7 V8 (4x2) (USA), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,3 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 miles/ 90 months
  • Code: 545RFE 5/1
Dakota 4.7 V8 (4x2) (USA), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 13,3 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 64000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 545RFE 5/1
Dakota 4.7 V8 (4x4) (USA), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,3 liter (Overhaul capacity)
  • Capacity 3,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 miles/ 90 months
  • Code: 42RLE 4/1
Dakota 4.7 V8 (4x4) (USA), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,3 liter (Overhaul capacity)
  • Capacity 3,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 64000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 42RLE 4/1
Dakota 4.7 V8 (4x4) (USA), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,3 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 6,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 miles/ 90 months
  • Code: 545RFE 5/1
Dakota 4.7 V8 (4x4) (USA), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 13,3 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 6,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 64000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 545RFE 5/1

Additional Notes

  • Across all 2010-2011 Ram Dakota configurations, two distinct transmission capacity sets appear depending on the unit fitted. One set lists an overhaul capacity of 8.3 liters paired with a service fill of 3.8 liters, while the other lists a dry fill of 13.3 liters paired with a larger service fill. Both sets apply to the 3.7 V6 and 4.7 V8 engines alike.
  • The overhaul capacity of 8.3 liters represents the total fluid volume required when a transmission is fully disassembled and rebuilt, including the torque converter. The service fill of 3.8 liters reflects only the fluid displaced during a routine pan-drop service, where the torque converter retains a portion of fluid.
  • The dry fill value of 13.3 liters applies to the second transmission unit across all configurations and represents the total volume needed when filling a completely empty transmission, such as after a new installation. The corresponding service fill for 4x2 configurations is 5.2 liters, while 4x4 configurations carry a higher service fill of 6.2 liters.
  • The difference in service fill between 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains — 5.2 liters versus 6.2 liters on the 13.3-liter dry fill unit — reflects the additional fluid volume associated with the transfer case or extended transmission circuit present in four-wheel-drive applications.
  • Under normal use conditions, the fluid change interval for all 2010-2011 Dakota automatic transmission configurations is 120,000 miles or 90 months, whichever comes first.
  • Under severe use conditions, most configurations specify a change interval of 64,000 miles and 48 months. One exception appears in the 3.7 V6 4x2 pairing with the 13.3-liter dry fill unit, where the severe interval is listed as 60,000 miles and 48 months rather than 64,000 miles.
  • The 48-month time limit is consistent across all severe-use intervals regardless of engine, drivetrain, or transmission unit, meaning the calendar-based threshold does not vary even when the mileage figure differs slightly between configurations.
  • The 3.8-liter service fill and 8.3-liter overhaul capacity figures are identical across the 3.7 V6 and 4.7 V8 engines in both 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains, indicating a shared transmission unit for that capacity set regardless of engine displacement.

Other Systems