Automatic Chrysler 68RFE
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The Chrysler 6RFE 68-speed automatic has been assembled at the US plant since 2006 and installed on Dodge Ram pickups in combination with a 6.7-liter Cummins diesel. This particularly powerful automatic transmission is capable of digesting engine torque up to 1200 Nm.
The RFE family also includes: 45RFE, 545RFE and 65RFE.
Specifications Chrysler 68RFE
| A type | hydraulic machine |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| For drive | rear / full |
| Engine capacity | up to 6.7 liters |
| Torque | up to 1200 Nm |
| What kind of oil to pour | Mopar ATF+4 (MS-9602) |
| Grease volume | 16.5 liters |
| Change of oil | every 60 km |
| Filter replacement | every 60 km |
| Approximate resource | 300 000 km |
Gear ratios automatic transmission Dodge 68RFE
On the example of a 2012 Dodge Ram with a 6.7 liter diesel engine:
| Home | 1-I | 2-I | 3-I | 4-I | 5-I | 6-I | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.10 | 3.231 | 1.837 | 1.410 | 1.000 | 0.816 | 0.625 | 4.444 |
What cars are equipped with a Chrysler 68RFE box
| Ram 3 (DT) | 2006 – 2009 |
| Ram 4 (DS) | 2008 - p.t. |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of automatic transmission 68RFE
This is a very reliable automatic transmission with a huge margin of safety.
With a rare change of lubricant, the solenoid block can become clogged up to 100 km.
Dirty grease contributes to the rapid wear of the oil pump and rubber cover
The pressure drop causes the clutches of the Overdrive and Underdrive packages to burn out
Also in the automatic transmission, failures of the electronic control system occur relatively often.