PML Chrysler Dodge 68RFE, 66RFE, 65RFE, 545RFE, 45RFE, Deep 2 Quarts Over Transmission Pan

Description

Volume: 2 quarts over stock

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions. This pan is 2½ to 3 inches taller than stock.

Number of Bolts: 15

This PML extra capacity heavy duty transmission oil pan fits the Dodge RFE series of transmissions, such as the 68RFE, 545RFE, and 45RFE. It is designed specifically for trucks and SUVs with exhaust or cross member under the stock pan.

Benefits:

Extra capacity
Follows shape of stock pan for exhaust and frame clearance
Fins and aluminum construction to dissipate heat from transmission fluid
Drain plug for easier maintenance
Thick walls to add strength to the transmission housing
Thick gasket flange, machined flat, for a leak-free seal
Clearance for cross members and exhausts routed across the rear of the pan

Applications

PML designed this 2 quart over stock transmission oil pan with a step at the rear to clear the exhaust routed under the stock pan on some trucks and SUVs, including those with Hemi engines. This pan can replace the stock pan on many configurations of these vehicles with a Chrysler Dodge 45RFE, 545RFE, 65RFE, 66RFE, and 68RFE. Here are some examples of vehicles that this pan may fit:

Dakota with 4.7 V8 engine, 2000 to 2011
Durango with 4.7 V8 engine, 2000 to 2012

Ram 1500, 2002 to 2016 (2012 to 2014 4.7l engine trucks check clearance)
Ram 2500 and 3500, Hemi engine, 2006 to 2018
Ram 2500 Power Wagon, Hemi engine, 2006 to 2018
Ram 2500 and 3500, with 6.7 liter diesel engine, 2007 1/2 and newer (some 3500 trucks may need an AS69RC pan)

Jeep Grand Cherokee with 4.7 or 5.7 V8 engine, 1999 to 2004
Jeep Liberty, 2002 to 2004, 3.7 (check clearance, see Jeep Transmission Pan Guidelines web page)
Jeep Liberty CRD, 2005 and 2006 (check skid plate)
Jeep Wrangler 2010 and 2011 2.8 Diesel (check skid plate)

Always check your vehicle to verify configuration and clearance. Configurations vary and PML cannot guarantee fitment.

Bracket on exhaust: Some vehicles have a bracket on the exhaust attaching a damper. This pan may not clear the bracket. Bracket would need modifying or PML stock capacity pan has cleared on this bracket on a 2012 model. Modify at your own risk.
sound dampener on exhaust of 2015 Ram 2500 Hemi Click on image to view larger.

Jeep Owners: Some vehicles, like 2005 to 2013 Grand Cherokees, have the exhaust or frame near or under the stock pan. There may seem to be clearance for a PML pan, but there is probably not enough space. PML part number 11161 has not been tried and is slightly different from other PML 45RFE to 68RFE pans. See our Jeep Transmission Pan Guidelines web page.

2013 and newer diesel engine trucks: cooler lines are routed under the stock pan on these trucks. This pan will not clear them.

Skid Plates: If you have a skid plate, you may need to move it downwards away from the transmission pan. Some Jeeps and a few Dodge vehicles have skid plates that limit clearance.

Installations

We have had installations on Ram 1500 and 2500 trucks and Dakotas. Our thanks to those who have emailed us pictures of their installations.

2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi
2015 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi
2015 Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi Bracket on Exhaust
2014 Ram 1500 Hemi 4x4
2011 Ram 2500 4WD, 5.7L Hemi
2010 Ram 1500
2009 Ram 1500
2008 Ram 1500 Hemi
2006 Ram 1500

2006 Dakota V8

2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi

Brendan installed this PML transmission pan on his 2018 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi engine truck with a 66RFE transmission.

2018 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi OEM stock 66RFE pan PML transmission pan installed
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2015 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi

John installed this transmission pan on his 2015 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi. Screws broke off and pistons came loose in the valve body accumulator. He got it all fixed up and back together. He let us know that "pml pan looks good and operates like brand new."

2015 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi accumulator PML transmission pan installed
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2015 Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi Bracket On Exhaust

Ed installed this PML pan on his 2015 Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi. The damper bracket on his exhaust hit the back of the deep sump. Ed modified the bracket so this deep PML pan would fit.

2018 Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi bracket on exhaust OEM pan removed, transmission filter replaced bracket trimmed to clear PML pan

PML pan installed, modified bracket clears deeper pan drain on PML pan, another view of modified bracket Click on an image to view larger.

2014 Ram 1500 Hemi 4x4

Brad installed this PML transmission pan on his 2014 Ram 1500 truck.

2014 Ram 1500 Hemi 4x4 Pan Rear Pan Front Pan passenger side PML pan
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2011 Ram 2500 4WD, 5.7L Hemi

Brian installed this PML Dodge RFE pan with the step on his 2011 Ram 2500. He first thought he might have space for a pan without a step but found that the driver side had less clearance.

The stock pan is shown on the left and the PML pan is show on the right. This PML pan has plenty of space for the exhaust.

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2010 Ram 1500

PML Dodge transmission pan installed on a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. Installation done by MBRP in Huntsville, ON, Canada.

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2009 Ram 1500

Chris installed this transmission pan on his 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. He uses PML covers on his other car as well and is very happy with these products. On this truck he also installed Chrysler/Dodge PML front differential cover P/N 11046 and Chrysler/Dodge PML rear differential cover P/N 9518 .

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 PML Transmission Pan PML rear cover PML front cover
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2008 Ram 1500 Hemi

Customer installed PML transmission pan on his 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi. He also installed Chrylser/Dodge PML differential cover P/N 9518.

2008 Ram 1500 Stock pan Pan passenger side Pan driver side Pan driver side
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2006 Ram 1500

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2006 Dakota V8

PML Dodge transmission pan installed on a Dodge Dakota, 2006, V8.

In the picture you can see the exhaust on the right and frame on the left both have clearance. The skid plate is just below the bottom of the pan.

Installation done by Lavender Brothers in Seaside, CA.

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Specifications

Information is for reference only. Installer is responsible for installation, function and fitment.

Comparison of PML RFE Transmission Oil Pans

PML makes four pans for the 68RFE, 45RFE, 5-45RFE, 65RFE, 66RFE, 68RFE transmissions. All fit the transmission and the different designs suit a variety of vehicles and applications. Click on an image to view larger in a new tab or window.

Front of pans. 11078, 11079 and 11161 are parallel to ground when installed. 10304 slants toward the drain on the left/driver side when installed.

Rear of pans. 11078 and 11079 step down to clear the Hemi engine exhaust routing.

Inside of pans. Extra capacity pans, PML part numbers 11079, 10304, and 11161 have baffles to reduce sloshing, keep fluid near filter pickup, and act as heat sinks for cooling.

Filter Information

This pan works with OEM/stock filters.

The filter bolts on to the valve body. No filter support or extension is needed. The fluid will be at the same level with a stock pan as with the PML pan. The filter will pick up from the same place. PML designs pans and covers to work with stock parts without the need for additional modifications or complications.

Thanks to Eric who provided part numbers for filters that will work with all PML Dodge RFE pans:

OEM: 5013470AE
Fleetguard: TF15072
FRAM: FT1223
WIX: 58843 (kit)

This is MOPAR 5013470AE:

Click on image to view larger. Note there is a part number on the filter but that number does not correspond to the filter part number.

There was an old style filter from 2002 or 2003 that does NOT work with this pan. We have heard that these filters are obsolete. These filters were called 2WD filters and had a short pick up tube.

Gasket Information

For a gasket, PML recommends an inexpensive cork or cork composite type gasket. Dodge/Chrysler recommends the Mopar silicon gasket maker, which comes in a tube, for many Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Jeep vehicles. This will also work fine with a PML pan.

An example of a cork gasket is Transmaxx 72300, shown below.

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Bolts

PML includes new mounting bolts with the transmission pan. The PML bolts are longer and the thread diameter and threads per inch are the same. PML bolts are longer since the flange on the PML pan is much thicker than the flange on the stock OEM pan.

Five holes on the transmission are NOT through holes. Check that the PML bolts do not bottom out. This depends on the thickness of the gasket and depth of holes in the housing.

Make sure the holes on the housing are clean and free of debris.

PML bolts are longer because of the thick flange on the PML pan. Click on image to view larger.