Service Repair

Ram Trucks May Have Wrong Dipstick

Nov. 2, 2020

This bulletin applies to 2018 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Turbo engine, where the incorrect transmission oil level indicator may have been installed.

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Mike Mavrigian

This bulletin applies to 2018 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Turbo engine, where the incorrect transmission oil level indicator may have been installed.

If during a fluid check, the transmission fluid level appears low, first check the transmission oil dipstick.

If the dipstick P/N is 53034117AB is installed, this is the correct dipstick, so continue to inspect for the cause of a low oil level. If this part number is incorrect, replace with dipstick 53034117AB and re-check the level.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.