2023 Ram 2500 Fluids and Chemicals

Prestone® MAX DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid is our highest grade formula, maximizing performance vs. DOT standard. Prestone MAX is our best brake fluid at protecting against overheating and brake fade. With 100,000 mile fluid life, our longest life fluid has 2X more miles between replacement than regular Prestone DOT 3. Prestone MAX has superior performance in severe braking conditions when compared to regular Prestone DOT 3, which means even more piece of mind about the braking system. This synthetic fluid starts with our highest dry boiling point giving our best protection against performance decline due to water absorption. Prestone MAX DOT 3 is safe to use in all DOT 3 braking systems, ABS, disc or drum, and can mix with any DOT 3 fluid. Mixing Prestone MAX with other fluids will lower the performance rating for miles and boil points, for best results replace completely with Prestone MAX DOT 3. It is recommended to only use the DOT fluid specified for your car. Using a different DOT product can affect the boiling point or replacement interval if the wrong fluid is used.

Product Features:

• 100,000 Mile Fluid Life
• Prevent Overheating & Brake Fade with Our Highest Grade Formula. Prevents corrosion of all metals within the braking system.
• Superior Protection in Extreme Braking Conditions
• Synthetic, Long Life Formula – 2X Longer than regular Prestone DOT 3

Prestone® DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake delivers enhanced performance vs. DOT standards, benefitting all vehicles calling for DOT 3. This synthetic fluid starts with a higher dry boiling point than the DOT minimum standard to protect against overheating, brake fade and performance decline due to water absorption. This extended life (50,000 mile) fluid is also formulated to prevent corrosion of all metals within the braking system.  This formula is safe to use in all DOT 3 braking systems (ABS, disc or drum) and can mix with any DOT 3 fluid.  It is recommended to only use the DOT fluid specified for your car, as using a different DOT product can affect the boiling point or replacement interval if the wrong fluid is used.

Product Features:

• 50,000 Mile Fluid Life
• Prevent Overheating & Brake Fade with High Grade Formula*
• Protects against performance decline due to water absorption. Prevents corrosion of all metals within the braking system.
• Synthetic, Extended Fluid Life Formula

Prestone® DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid delivers enhanced performance vs. DOT standards, benefitting all vehicles calling for DOT 3. This synthetic fluid starts with a higher dry boiling point than the DOT minimum standard to protect against overheating, brake fade and performance decline due to water absorption. This extended life (50,000 mile) fluid is also formulated to prevent corrosion of all metals within the braking system.  This formula is safe to use in all DOT 3 braking systems (ABS, disc or drum) and can mix with any DOT 3 fluid.  It is recommended to only use the DOT fluid specified for your car, as using a different DOT product can affect the boiling point or replacement interval if the wrong fluid is used.

Product Features:

• 50,000 Mile Fluid Life
• Prevent Overheating & Brake Fade with High Grade Formula*
• Protects against performance decline due to water absorption. Prevents corrosion of all metals within the braking system.
• Synthetic, Extended Fluid Life Formula

Shell Rotella® T5 15W-40 Synthetic Blend heavy duty diesel oil with Triple Protection PlusTM technology delivers all the benefits you’ve come to expect from Shell Rotella®, and then some. Triple Protection Plus is the unique combination of Triple Protection advanced additive technology and synthetic base oils. Triple Protection Plus represents protection against wear, deposits, oil breakdown plus better low temperature flow. This synthetic blend oil provides excellent equipment protection, long engine life and maintains viscosity control under high temperatures. It delivers: Excellent wear protection, Exceptional deposit control/cleanliness, Protection against oil breakdown, Sustained emission control system durability in particulate filters and after-treatment systems For Every Hardworking Need Shell Rotella® T5 15W-40 Synthetic Blend is suitable for a wide range of heavy duty engine applications. It is an excellent choice for on-highway fleets, construction, agriculture, and diesel pick-up trucks, including high-power vehicles where resistance to increased heat and stress is required. It provides all the protection you expect from an SAE 15W-40 but in a synthetic blend heavy duty engine oil. Going Beyond CK-4 Wear Limits Shell Rotella® T5 15W-40 Synthetic Blend Technology works even harder than new CK-4 specifications require, delivering an average of 37% better wear protection than the maximum wear requirements2. Strong Cleanliness Multiple tests demonstrate that Shell Rotella® T5 15W-40 diesel oil provides excellent piston cleanliness, exceeding Mercedes and Volvo limits. For technical questions, contact our Technical Help Desk at 1-(800) BEST-OIL or (800) 237-8645 Option 3, 1; or with complete Year/Make/Model information for a recommendation. 1 Shell Rotella T5 maintains oil viscosity over the OEM recommended drain interval. Always follow the OEM’s recommended oil drain interval 2 Calculated average based on API CK-4 wear test results

Product Features:

• Triple Protection Plus technology protects against wear, deposits and oil breakdown plus provides better low temperature flow compared to conventional SAE 15W-40 oils
• Helps control engine deposits for reliability at extended oil drain intervals(1)
• Formulated to control engine wear, 37% better than the maximum wear requirements in API CK-4 engine wear tests(2)
• Heavy duty engine oil formulated with synthetic base oil components
• Delivers improved oxidation performance for increased resistance to breakdown under high temperatures compared to the previous formulation

Valvoline Daily Protection Motor Oil is specially formulated to exceed industry standards for wear, deposit and sludge protection to help keep engines running like new. Developed with high quality additives and premium base oils, it’s designed to flow easily at cold temperatures, reducing wear at startup and providing added protection against motor oil breakdown in tough conditions. For enhanced fuel efficiency, choose Daily Protection Synthetic Blend 5W-20 or 5W-30. Developed with low-friction technology to support strong fuel economy.

Product Features:

• Extra wear protection designed to help keep automotive engine parts like new
• Added detergents help protect against sludge and deposits
• High quality additives resist motor oil breakdown in tough conditions
• Low-friction formula supports strong fuel efficiency
• Premium formulation flows easily at low temperatures reducing wear at start-up

High Performance Motor Oil API LICENSED MOTOR OIL Royal Purple High Performance Motor Oil combines premium base oils with proprietary additive technologies to create a high performance synthetic engine oil that optimizes performance and protection. Royal Purple High Performance Motor Oils carry the current API and ILSAC engine oil licenses, as well as the GM dexos1 gasoline engine oil approval. ILSAC GF-6 AND GM DEXOS1 Modern gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines have achieved levels of power and fuel economy never before possible in passenger car engines. As a result, smaller engines operate at much higher loads across all engine speeds. This has caused increased wear in critical areas of the engine, and created a destructive phenomenon called low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI). The unique, state-of-the-art additive technology in Royal Purple High Performance engine oils is designed specifically to address these issues, and help engines maintain performance and reliability.

Product Features:

• Better Wear Protection
• Increased Protection against Low Speed Pre-Ignition
• Increased Fuel Efficiency
• Better Protection for Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Equipment
• Improved Compatibility with Fuels Containing Ethanol
• Superior Corrosion Protection
• Made in USA

ZEREX G05® is the automaker approved original chemistry used in newer Ford®, Chrysler® and Mercedes-Benz® automotive and diesel engines. Its Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) chemistry combines the best of conventional and organic acid-based chemistry to provide the ultimate protection against rust and corrosion. ZEREX G05 antifreeze/coolant uses the highest quality virgin ethylene glycol for freeze and boil over protection and a hybrid organic acid corrosion inhibitor package to protect your engines from liner pitting and corrosion.

Product Features:

• Automaker approved technology. Provides protection for 5 years / 150,000 miles in light duty applications and 3 years / 300,000 miles in heavy duty applications
• Formulated for long life performance
• Low-silicate, low-pH and phosphate-free formula
• Helps protect all cooling system metals, including aluminum

PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ANTIFREEZE + COOLANT for NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLES is a line of premium coolants specifically designed to match the technology and color requirements of North American vehicles. Each coolant is formulated with the same corrosion inhibitor technology that protected your vehicle straight from the factory. Color cues on the packaging and a list of covered vehicles on the front label make it easy to identify the right match for your specific vehicle. PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ANTIFREEZE + COOLANT for NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLES – GOLD is an extended life antifreeze/coolant based on proprietary hybrid organic acid technology (HOAT). The ethylene glycol-based formula combines a mixture of organic acid corrosion inhibitors, stabilized silicate and a nitrite/nitrate combination to provide complete corrosion protection to both gasoline and diesel engines. Its low silicate formula with deposit control additives protects against wet sleeve liner cavitation and scale formation. This product’s gold color distinguishes its unique chemistry and ensures easy selection for Ford and Chrysler vehicles requiring this type of technology and coolant color. PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ANTIFREEZE + COOLANT for NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLES – GOLD is free of phosphate, amines and 2-ethyl hexanoic acid (2-EHA) and is safe for non-metallic cooling system components. It is fully compatible with other gold hybrid coolants and meets the performance requirements of ASTM D3306, D4985 and D6210. With a complete flush and fill, PEAK guarantees this coolant will provide the service life specified by the OEMs utilizing this specific technology, typically up to 5 years or 150,000 miles.

Product Features:

• Matches technology and color requirements of North American OEMs specifying a Green Conventional coolant
• Protects all cooling system metals, including aluminum, against damaging rust and corrosion
• Compatible with other conventional green antifreeze + coolant formulations
• Easy-to-pour bottle with color-coding and vehicle applications listed on the front to simplify selecting the right antifreeze + coolant
• Available as both concentrate and 50/50 prediluted products to do the job right
• Testing Requirements: For proper freeze and boil over protection, use a traditional refractometer or hydrometer to measure the percentage of ethylene glycol by volume.

Prestone® MAX antifreeze + coolant uses Advanced Original Equipment Technology to provide MAXIMUM ENGINE PROTECTION in all Jeep, Ram, Dodge & Chrysler vehicles from 2000 & newer, guaranteed. Our Advanced Technology formula delivers high performance temperature protection, industry leading protection from engine damaging rust & corrosion and the longest lasting protection in the industry. Trust Prestone – the No. 1 manufacture of Original Equipment Antifreeze + Coolant in North America.

Product Features:

• Can top off or replace any Purple, Gold (GO5) or Pink antifreeze + coolant used in Jeep, Ram, Dodge or Chrysler vehicles from 2000 & Newer, guaranteed. 50/50 Ready to Use (RTU) formula.
• High performance temperature protection from deep winter freezes and scorching summer heat.
• Industry leading protection from engine damaging rust, corrosion & buildup. Prestone MAX completely stops the formation of rust & corrosion for better engine performance and longer engine life.
• Prestone Max is guaranteed to protect your vehicle for 15+ years and/or 350,000 miles. It’s the longest fluid life in the industry.

PENTOSIN ATF 6 5L

Even if you dont notice, after 75,000 miles, friction and high temperatures cause leaks, deposits and sludge that shorten the life of your motor. Thats why you need the superior protection of MaxLife, the world’s first high mileage oil, specially formulated to extend the life of your engine. Through its advanced synthetic blend formulation, it supplies boosted wear protection, special seal conditioners, added detergents and anti-oxidant additives that help to maximize the life of an engine. Its advanced formula can also be utilized in newer cars to help prevent the causes of engine breakdown before they ever begin. Valvoline High Mileage with Maxlife Technology meets the API SN with SN PLUS specification, protecting gasoline direct injected engines from low-speed pre-ignition.

Product Features:

• Seal conditioners rejuvenate aging engine seals to help stop and prevent oil leaks
• Extra wear protection helps prevent future engine wear
• Extra detergents help keep older engines cleaner by bonding with and removing sludge and deposits
• Anti-oxidants help prevent oil breakdown preventing engine-clogging sludge and deposit formation

Today’s advanced engine technology requires advanced protection. Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic, the motor oil designed to protect today’s sophisticated engines, contains premium anti-wear additives, superior antioxidants and extra detergents. It protects 40% better against wear, resists oil breakdown 10-times better, and defends 25% more against deposits than industry standards for maximum performance and engine longevity. And with an exceptional range of temperature protection your engine will ready for extreme weather. Valvoline invented motor oil 150 years ago, and we’ve been reinventing it ever since. Get Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic and give your engine the advanced protection proven to maximize engine life.

Product Features:

• Advanced protection against the four main causes of engine breakdown: wear friction heat and deposits
• 40% better wear protection vs. industry standard as tested in the sequence ivb engine test
• 25% better deposit protection with superior engine cleaning detergents as tested in the gmod engine test
• Exceptional high/low temperature protection defends your motor no matter the weather conditions
• Meets or exceeds all requirements of ilsac gf-6a, api sp, api sn with sn plus, api sn, gm dexos 1 gen 3
• Superior engine protection: Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic Engine Oil provides superior protection against engine sludge and varnish, ensuring your engine stays clean and running smoothly.

PEAK BlueDEF PLATINUM with advanced SYSTEM SHIELD technology is a groundbreaking premium Diesel Exhaust Fluid with a proprietary formula to tackle deposits that can build up in the SCR system.

Product Features:

• Uses advanced SYSTEM SHIELD technology to reduce future deposits
• Maintains optimum fuel economy
• Saves money on costly repairs
• Sustains the life of your SCR system
• Compatible with all diesel SCR systems
• Tested to meet or exceed the strictest OEM standards
• Conforms to the ISO-22241-1 specification for DEF, and is an American Petroleum Institute (API) certified diesel exhaust fluid
• America’s No. 1 brand of Diesel Exhaust Fluid

PEAK BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid is a mixture of high purity synthetic urea and deionized water that is used in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems in diesel vehicles. DEF is used to help convert NOx to harmless nitrogen and water.

Product Features:

• BlueDEF’s Purity Guarantee is our assurance the DEF your are purchasing has been tested to meet or exceed the strictest OEM standards
• America’s #1 brand of Diesel Exhaust Fluid
• Conforms to the ISO-22241-1 specification for DEF, and is an American Petroleum Institute (API) certified diesel exhaust fluid
• Compatible with all diesel SCR systems
• Non-flammable formula makes handling safe and easy

FRAM Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is a non-toxic solution engineered to help diesel-powered vehicles reduce emissions and improve fuel economy.

Product Features:

• For use in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems on diesel engines.
• Diesel exhaust fluid is non-toxic and safe to handle
• Stable, colorless and odorless, and also meets ISO Standards 22241 for purity and composition

FRAM DEXRON®-VI FULL SYNTHETIC ATF represents the latest technology in full  synthetic automatic transmission fluids. This product is designed for the newest  generation of highly efficient transmissions now being installed in most vehicles, and is  DEXRON®-VI licensed by GM and meets JASO 1A performance requirements. It is a fuel  efficient choice for older models as well, such as those currently using DEXRON®-III. FRAM DEXRON®-VI FULL SYNTHETIC ATF is recommended for use in all GM  DEXRON® applications and in transmissions applications calling for Toyota WS, Nissan  Matic J and Matic S, Ford part numbers XT-10-QLV and XT-6-QSP, Honda Z-1 and DW 1, and Hyundai SP-VI. Check owner’s manual for specific recommendations.

Product Features:

• Outstanding resistance to oxidative and thermal breakdown.
• Exceptional low temperature fluidity.
• Excellent anti-wear properties.
• Excellent gear shift quality throughout service life.
• ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR VEHICLES OPERATING MANUAL TO SELECT THE CORRECT GRADE FLUID FOR YOUR TRANSMISSION
• TRANSMISSION FLUIDS ALSO APPLICABLE IN POWER STEERING UNITS; CHECK OWNERS’ MANUAL

FRAM DEXRON®-VI FULL SYNTHETIC ATF represents the latest technology in full  synthetic automatic transmission fluids. This product is designed for the newest  generation of highly efficient transmissions now being installed in most vehicles, and is  DEXRON®-VI licensed by GM and meets JASO 1A performance requirements. It is a fuel  efficient choice for older models as well, such as those currently using DEXRON®-III. FRAM DEXRON®-VI FULL SYNTHETIC ATF is recommended for use in all GM  DEXRON® applications and in transmissions applications calling for Toyota WS, Nissan  Matic J and Matic S, Ford part numbers XT-10-QLV and XT-6-QSP, Honda Z-1 and DW 1, and Hyundai SP-VI. Check owner’s manual for specific recommendations.

Product Features:

• Outstanding resistance to oxidative and thermal breakdown.
• Exceptional low temperature fluidity.
• Excellent anti-wear properties.
• Excellent gear shift quality throughout service life.
• ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR VEHICLES OPERATING MANUAL TO SELECT THE CORRECT GRADE FLUID FOR YOUR TRANSMISSION
• TRANSMISSION FLUIDS ALSO APPLICABLE IN POWER STEERING UNITS; CHECK OWNERS’ MANUAL

Castrol Transmax ATF+4® is a technologically advanced, full synthetic automatic transmission fluid designed for superior transmission life and superb low and high temperature performance. Commonly called ATF4, it is certifi Castrol Transmax ATF+4® is a technologically advanced, full synthetic automatic transmission fluid designed for superior transmission life and superb low and high temperature performance. Commonly called ATF4, it is certified for use in all Fiat Chrysler cars and trucks (License Number: 40630033) that require ATF+4®, ATF+3® or a previous Chrysler transmission specification such as ATF+2®, ATF+2 Type 7176®, or ATF+.

Product Features:

• High-performance seal conditioners maintain and preserve the elasticity of seals to help prevent leaks
• Long-life friction modifiers and premium base oils help improve smooth shifting, eliminate slippage and shudder, prevent clutch wear and improve drivability longer than conventional fluids
• Enhanced cleaning additives help reduce varnish formation and keep the transmission running properly longer
• Engineered with a unique blend of viscosity modifiers and base oils to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures

Valvoline DEX/MERC ATF is a high-quality transmission fluid formulated to meet the challenging demands many automatic transmissions. Its responsive low-temperature fluidity is beneficial in both electronic and hydraulic controlled transmissions and transaxles. Recommended for use in the following applications: MERCON®, DEXRON®-III, Ford M2C138-CJ and M2C166-H, Allison C-4 and TES-389, and Caterpillar TO-2.

Product Features:

• Formulated with premium base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions.
• Enhanced anti-shudder protection for smooth shifting and maximum power transfer
• Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
• Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures

Formulated to meet the specific requirements of Toyota, Lexus, and scion vehicles equipped with conventional (non-CVT) transmissions that require the use of ATF T-IV. Recommended for service-fill in all Toyota, Lexus, and Scion automatic transmissions where ATF T-IV is specified. Fuel economy demands and more sophisticated electronic controls have made automatic transmissions not only more complex, but also unique to each vehicle manufacturer. Long gone are the days of having just a couple choices of automatic transmission fluid type. IDEMITSU is the factory fill Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) supplier to most Asian imports. IDEMITSU application-specific ATF products match the exact friction materials and performance requirements of each different vehicle model for which they are made.

Product Features:

• Excellent resistance to oxidation and thermal breakdown provide long fluid life and extended protection
• Precisely engineered frictional characteristics guarantee smooth shifting and outstanding anti-shudder performance
• Provides superior cleanliness, maintaining the transmission free of sludge and varnish deposits
• Excellent seal compatibility and conditioning reduces risk of fluid leaks due to seal shrinkage, hardening and cracking
• Advanced anti-wear technology provides maximum protection to gears and bearings
• Excellent seal compatibility and conditioning reduces risk of fluid leaks due to seal shrinkage, hardening and cracking

Prestone® Power Steering Fluid + Stop Leak (PSF+SL) delivers increased system life and prevents & stops system leaks. Stop Leak additives renew, restore and condition seals in the power steering system. These seals harden and shrink over time which are the likely cause of leaks. The stop leak additives also prevent leaks by rejuvenating seals before they leak. Also designed with Anti-wear System Protection, Prestone PSF+SL protects against pump failure, squeals and clogs. This 50,000 mile fluid life is formulated for use in all manufacturers; cars, SUVs, crossovers, and light and medium duty trucks. This a conventional fluid. Many cars 2006 and newer use synthetic based fluids for longer life and better protection. Conventional and synthetic fluids can be mixed but performance and replacement intervals are reduced by the conventional fluid.

Product Features:

• 50,000 Mile Fluid Life
• Includes Stop Leak Additives to prevent and stop power steering system leaks.
• Anti-Wear Protection = Increased System Life. Protects against pump failure, squeals and clogs. Corrosion protection for metals, rubber & gasket components.
• Conventional Formula – For use in all manufacturers

Prestone® Power Steering Fluid (PSF) delivers increased system life. Designed with Anti-wear System Protection, Prestone PSF protects against pump failure, squeals and clogs. This 50,000 mile fluid life is formulated for use in all manufacturers; cars, SUVs, crossovers, and light and medium duty trucks. This a conventional fluid. Many cars 2006 and newer use synthetic based fluids for longer life and better protection. Conventional and synthetic fluids can be mixed but performance and replacement intervals are reduced by the conventional fluid.

Product Features:

• 50,000 Mile Fluid Life
• Anti-Wear Protection = Increased System Life. Protects against pump failure, squeals and clogs. Corrosion protection for metals, rubber & gasket components.
• For use in all manufacturers
• Conventional Formula – For use in all manufacturers

Prestone® MAX American Vehicles Power Steering Fluid (PSF) + Stop Leak maximizes and increases system life + the power to stop leaks. Stop Leak additives renew, restore and condition seals in the power steering system. These seals harden and shrink over time which are the likely cause of leaks. This formula is also great at preventing leaks by rejuvenating seals before they leak. This synthetic fluid is designed with 2X Anti-wear System Protection, which means more protection against pump failure, squeals and clogs. 100,000 mile fluid life, 2X more than conventional fluid, extends the time between replacement. This fluid is formulated for American vehicle manufacturers: Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Chrysler, GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, Pontiac, Oldsmobile and others. Many cars 2006 and newer use synthetic based fluids for longer life and better protection. Conventional and synthetic fluids can be mixed but performance and replacement intervals are reduced by the conventional fluid.

Product Features:

• 100,000 Mile Fluid Life. Synthetic Formula for longer life and more protection
• MAX + Stop Leak. Stop Leak Additives to prevent and stop power steering system leaks.
• For use in American vehicle manufacturers: Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Chrysler, GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, Pontiac, Oldsmobile and other
• 2X Anti-Wear Protection for enhanced System Life vs. conventional fluid. More protection against pump failure, squeals and clogs

PENTOSIN ATF 44 5L