Dodge-Cummins Transmission Overview

Chrysler Automatic Transmission Name Convention

Applicable to 1994+ Chrysler transmissions

Chrysler transmission name convention

Forward gears - the number of forward speeds the transmission has.

Strength designation - Chrysler's strength designation is an arbitrary number representing the transmission's strength on a scale of 1 through 9; the higher the number, the higher the transmission's input capacity. This number is not a direct representation of the transmission's maximum input torque capacity. A strength designation of "8", for example, does not correspond to a max input torque capacity of 800 lb-ft.

Application - all Chrysler transmissions mated to the Cummins turbodiesel will have an "R" in the application designation, which stands for "rear wheel drive".

Control type - An "H" in the control type corresponds to a hydraulically controlled transmission, an "E" for an electronically controlled transmission, and "FE" stands for fully electronic.

Chrysler A727 TorqueFlite

Type:

3 speed automatic transmission

Manufacturer:

Chrysler

Applications:

1989 - 1991 Dodge D250, D350, W250, W350

1st gear ratio:

2.45 : 1

2nd gear ratio:

1.45 : 1

3rd gear ratio:

1.00 : 1

Reverse gear ratio:

2.20 : 1

Recommended lubrication:

MOPAR 68218057AA, MOPAR ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Supersedes previous ATF+3 specification

Service intervals:

Replace transmission fluid, filter, and adjust transmission bands every 24,000 miles or 24 months

Complete specs:

Chrysler A727 TorqueFlite Specs

Chrysler A518 TorqueFlite

Type:

4 speed automatic transmission

Manufacturer:

Chrysler

Applications:

1991.5 - 1993 Dodge D250, D350, W250, W350

1st gear ratio:

2.45 : 1

2nd gear ratio:

1.45 : 1

3rd gear ratio:

1.00 : 1

4th gear ratio:

0.69 : 1

Reverse gear ratio:

2.35 : 1

Recommended lubrication:

MOPAR 68218057AA, MOPAR ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Supersedes previous ATF+3 specification

Service intervals:

Replace transmission fluid, filter, and adjust transmission bands every 24,000 miles or 24 months

Complete specs:

Chrysler A518 TorqueFlite Specs

GETRAG G360

Type:

5 speed manual transmission

Manufacturer:

GETRAG

Applications:

1989 - 1993 Dodge D250, D350, W250, W350

1st gear ratio:

5.53 : 1

2nd gear ratio:

3.02 : 1

3rd gear ratio:

1.60 : 1

4th gear ratio:

1.00 : 1

5th gear ratio:

0.77 : 1

Reverse gear ratio:

5.03 : 1

Recommended lubrication:

Amsoil Signature Series 5W-30 synthetic motor oil

Service intervals:

Drain and refill transmission fluid every 60,000 miles

Complete specs:

GETRAG G360 Specs

Chrysler 47RH, 47RE

Type:

4 speed automatic

Manufacturer:

Chrysler

Applications:

1994 - 2002 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500

1st gear ratio:

2.45 : 1

2nd gear ratio:

1.45 : 1

3rd gear ratio:

1.00 : 1

4th gear ratio:

0.69 : 1

Reverse gear ratio:

2.21 : 1

Recommended lubrication:

MOPAR 68218057AA, MOPAR ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid

Service intervals:

Replace transmission fluid, filter, and adjust transmission bands every 30,000 miles

Complete specs:

Chrysler 47RH & 47RE Specs

Chrysler 48RE

Type:

4 speed automatic transmission

Manufacturer:

Chrysler

Applications:

2003 - 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500

1st gear ratio:

2.45 : 1

2nd gear ratio:

1.45 : 1

3rd gear ratio:

1.00 : 1

4th gear ratio:

0.69 : 1

Reverse gear ratio:

2.21 : 1

Recommended lubrication:

MOPAR 68218057AA, MOPAR ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid

Service intervals:

Replace transmission fluid, filter, and adjust transmission bands every 100,000 miles

Complete specs:

Chrysler 48RE Specs

New Venture Gear NV4500

Type:

5 speed manual transmission

Manufacturer:

New Venture Gear

Applications:

1994 - 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500

1st gear ratio:

5.61 : 1

2nd gear ratio:

3.04 : 1

3rd gear ratio:

1.67 : 1

4th gear ratio:

1.00 : 1

5th gear ratio:

0.75 : 1

Reverse gear ratio:

5.61 : 1 through 1997 model year
5.04 : 1 model years 1998 - 2005

Recommended lubrication:

Amsoil synthetic 75W-90 GL-4 manual transmission fluid

Service intervals:

Drain and refill transmission fluid every 60,000 miles

Complete specs:

New Venture NV4500 Specs

New Venture Gear NV5600

Type:

6 speed manual transmission

Manufacturer:

New Venture Gear

Applications:

1998 - 2005 Ram 2500, 3500 w/ H.O. Cummins

1st gear ratio:

5.63 : 1

2nd gear ratio:

3.38 : 1

3rd gear ratio:

2.04 : 1

4th gear ratio:

1.39 : 1

5th gear ratio:

1.00 : 1

6th gear ratio:

0.73 : 1

Reverse gear ratio:

5.63 : 1

Recommended lubrication:

Amsoil 5W-30 Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid

Service intervals:

Drain and refill transmission fluid every 60,000 miles

Complete specs:

New Venture NV5600 Specs

Mercedes G56

Type:

6 speed manual transmission

Manufacturer:

Mercedes Benz

Applications:

2005 - 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500
2011 - 2018 Ram Trucks Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, 5500

1st gear ratio:

2005 - 2007

6.29 : 1

2007.5 - 2018

5.94 : 1

2nd gear ratio:

2005 - 2007

3.48 : 1

2007.5 - 2018

3.28 : 1

3rd gear ratio:

2005 - 2007

2.10 : 1

2007.5 - 2018

1.98 : 1

4th gear ratio:

2005 - 2007

1.38 : 1

2007.5 - 2018

1.31 : 1

5th gear ratio:

2005 - 2007

1.00 : 1

2007.5 - 2018

1.00 : 1

6th gear ratio:

2005 - 2007

0.79 : 1

2007.5 - 2018

0.74 : 1

Reverse gear ratio:

2005 - 2007

6.29 : 1

2007.5 - 2018

5.42 : 1

Recommended lubrication:

Amsoil Signature Series ATF

Service intervals:

Replace transmission fluid every 120,000 miles under normal conditions
Replace transmission fluid every 60,000 miles under "severe" service conditions

Complete specs:

Mercedes Benz G56 Specs

Chrysler "Corporate" 68RFE

Type:

6 speed automatic transmission

Manufacturer:

Chrysler

Applications:

2007.5 - 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500
2011 - 2018 Ram Trucks Ram 2500, 35000

1st gear ratio:

3.23 : 1

2nd gear ratio:

1.84 : 1

3rd gear ratio:

1.41 : 1

4th gear ratio:

1.00 : 1

5th gear ratio:

0.82 : 1

6th gear ratio:

0.63 : 1

Reverse gear ratio:

4.44 : 1

Recommended lubrication:

MOPAR 68218057AA, MOPAR ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid

Service intervals:

Replace transmission fluid every 120,000 miles under normal conditions
Replace transmission fluid every 60,000 miles under "severe" service conditions

Complete specs:

Chrysler 68RFE Specs

Aisin AS68RC

Type:

6 speed automatic transmission

Manufacturer:

Aisin Seiki

Applications:

2007.5 - 2012 Ram 3500, 4500, 5500 chassis cab (not available in pickup models)

1st gear ratio:

3.74 : 1

2nd gear ratio:

1.96 : 1

3rd gear ratio:

1.34 : 1

4th gear ratio:

1.00 : 1

5th gear ratio:

0.77 : 1

6th gear ratio:

0.63 : 1

Reverse gear ratio:

3.54 : 1

Recommended lubrication:

MOPAR 5189966AB, MOPAR ASRC automatic transmission fluid

Service intervals:

Replace transmission fluid and filter every 30,000 miles/24 months

Complete specs:

Aisin AS68RC Transmission Specs

Aisin AS69RC

Type:

6 speed automatic transmission

Manufacturer:

Aisin Seiki

Applications:

2013 - current Ram Trucks Ram 3500 w/ H.O. Cummins
2013 - current Ram Trucks Ram 3500, 4500, 5500 chassis cab

1st gear ratio:

3.75 : 1

2nd gear ratio:

2.00 : 1

3rd gear ratio:

1.34 : 1

4th gear ratio:

1.00 : 1

5th gear ratio:

0.77 : 1

6th gear ratio:

0.63 : 1

Reverse gear ratio:

3.54 : 1

Recommended lubrication:

MOPAR 5189966AB, MOPAR ASRC automatic transmission fluid

Service intervals:

Replace transmission fluid and filter every 30,000 miles/24 months

Complete specs:

Aisin AS69RC Transmission Specs