Ram Trans Dipstick

April 28, 2020
If a customer has a 2018 Ram 2500 or 3500 truck equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 6.7L diesel engine, the factory installed ATF dipstick may be incorrect, possibly showing a low fluid level.

If a customer has a 2018 Ram 2500 or 3500 truck equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 6.7L diesel engine, the factory installed ATF dipstick may be incorrect, possibly showing a low fluid level.

Remove the transmission dipstick and inspect it for the part number. The number should be 53034117AB.

If it is not, replace it with this correct part number.

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