Product Overview

Pan includes magnetic drain plug and mounting hardware. Price varies with finish.

Also see PML Part Number 11161, which fits the same transmissions and has more capacity.

Volume: 3 1/8 qts. over stock for 2wd, 2 1/2 qts. over stock for 4wd

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions.

Number of Bolts: 15

PML made this pan for Ram and Dakota trucks and Jeep SUVs with Chrysler/Dodge 4, 5 and 6 speed transmissions: 68RFE, 66RFE, 65RFE, 5–45RFE, 45RFE

Benefits:

Drain and magnetic drain plug included
Extra Capacity
Heavy duty sand cast aluminum construction
Finned on the bottom for heat dissipation
Machined flat, large sealing surface for a leak free seal
Clears cooling lines on 2013 and newer Ram trucks

Once installed, the bottom of this pan is not parallel to the ground. The drain plug is on the side closest to the ground so the pan will drain really well. Other PML pans for the Dodge RFE transmission are parallel to the ground once installed.

Always check your vehicle to verify your configuration and clearance.

Applications:

PML designed this transmission oil pan to replace the stock pan on many configurations of these vehicles with a Chrysler Dodge 45RFE, 545RFE, 65RFE, 66RFE, and 68RFE:

Ram 2500 and 3500, 2WD and 4WD, with Cummins diesel engine, 2007 1/2 and newer
Ram 1500 with Hemi engine, 2002 to 2005
Ram 1500 with 4.7 V8 engine, 2002 to 2011, check clearance on 2012 to 2014

Dakota 2WD with 4.7 V8 engine, 2000 to 2004
Durango 2WD with 4.7 V8 engine, 2000 to 2003

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. This list is not comprehensive and other vehicles may be able to use this pan. This pan will not work on 8 or 9 speed or Aisin transmissions.

2013 and newer trucks: Cooling lines (tubes) run close to the stock transmission pan on many models starting in 2013. It is a tight fit. See INSTALLATIONS section for notes and pictures.

Jeep Owners: See our Jeep Transmission Pan Guidelines web page. Some Jeeps, 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.

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

Trucks and SUVs with exhaust or frame members below the stock pan: for example, many Hemi engine vehicles have the exhaust under the stock pan and will need PML 2 quart over (part number 11079) or stock capacity (part number 11078) pan.

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 transmissions. The different designs suit a variety of vehicles and applications.

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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.

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.

Baffles

The baffles on the inside of the PML pan keep the oil near the pickup tube, act as heat sinks to help with cooling, and reduce sloshing.

Image shows the inside of this transmission pan. Click on image to view larger.

Optional Temperature Sending Unit Machining

Optionally, this pan can be machined for a temperature sending unit. There is boss on the driver side of the pan for this.

If you would like PML to drill and tap hole, select the option when you order. A plug for the hole is included. The standard size is 1/8 NPT. Call or email if you need a different size.