PML TRANS PANS – Dodge 68RFE, 66RFE, 65RFE, 545RFE, 45RFE

ABOUT PML – MADE IN USA COOLER TRANS TEMPERATURES FLUID DRAIN PLUG PML 10304 – APPLICATIONS PML 10304 – PRODUCT INFORMATION PML 10304 – INSTALLATIONS PML 11039 – APPLICATIONS PML 11039 – PRODUCT INFORMATION PML 11039 – INSTALLATIONS PML 11078 – APPLICATIONS PML 11078 – PRODUCT INFORMATION PML 11078 – INSTALLATIONS PML 11079 – APPLICATIONS PML 11079 – PRODUCT INFORMATION PML 11079 – INSTALLATIONS PML 11161 – APPLICATIONS PML 11161 – PRODUCT INFORMATION PML 11161 – SPECIFICATIONS PML COMPARISON – RFE TRANSMISSION PANS

MADE IN U.S.A.

PML designs, manufactures and sells specialty automotive products. They have been delivering quality products since 1986.

20 DEGREES LOWER TRANSMISSION TEMPS – PML transmission pans use all the tricks available to remove heat from your transmission fluid. They are designed with the obvious outer ribbing that transfers the heat from the pan into the moving air stream below the vehicle… but they didn’t stop there!  PML designed HUGE internal ribs (HEAT SYNCS) that absorb the heat from the fluid to the pan… the pan then transfers that to the outer ribbing. All these added ribs internal and external not only aid in dropping trans temps by as much as 20 degrees, they also make in inherently strong and durable.

DRAIN FLUID WITHOUT REMOVING TRANSMISSION PAN – No more dropping pans for a fluid check/change.  Now you can change fluid without the mess, simply by removing the magnetic drain plug. What makes this special is that when you pull the plug, if there is no metal shavings on the plug, you are likely only going to need a fluid change and not always going to need to change filters.  We recommend changing filters every other fluid change.

PML 10304 – APPLICATION – This deep PML oil pan for Dodge RFE transmissions is designed to replace the stock pan on these vehicles:

• Ram 2500 & 3500, 2WD and 4WD, with 6.7 liter diesel engine with an RFE transmission, 2007½ and newer
• Ram 1500 with Hemi engine, 2002 – 2005
• Ram 1500 with 4.7 V8 engine, 2002 to 2011, check clearance on 2012 to 2014
• 2WD Dakota with 4.7 V8 engine, 2000 – 2004
• 2WD Durango with 4.7 V8 engine, 2000 – 2003
• Jeep Grand Cherokee with 4.7 V8 engine, 1999 – 2004
• Jeep Liberty CRD, 2005 and 2006 (check skid plate and see installations below)
• Jeep Wrangler 2010 and 2011 2.8 Diesel (check skid plate)

Always check your vehicle to verify configuration and clearance.

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

Ram Trucks with Aisin Transmission: for 2007 to 2012, see the PML Aisin AS68RC transmission pan and for 2013 and newer, see PML Aisin AS69RC transmission pan

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, such as 2006 and new Hemis, see a PML RFE pan with a step.

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 not enough space. It has been tried. Removing fins and part of the pan did not help.

PML 10304 – PRODUCT INFORMATION

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

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions.

Always check your vehicle to verify your configuration and clearance.

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.

PML 10304 – INSTALLATIONS

• 2014 Ram 2500 4×4
• 2014 Ram 2500 4×4
• 2007 Ram 2500 2WD
• 2007 Ram 4WD
• 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD With Skid Plates
• 2004 Durango AWD
• 2002 Dakota Quad Cab 2WD
• 2000 Dakota Club Cab 2WD 4.7 V8

PML 11039 – APPLICATIONS –

This extra deep PML oil pan for Dodge RFE transmissions is designed to replace the stock pan on many configuratins of these vehicles:

• Ram 2500 and Ram 3500, 2WD and 4WD, with 6.7 liter diesel engine, 2007½ to 2012 (see 2013 and newer note below)
• Ram 1500 with Hemi engine, 2002 to 2005
• Ram 1500 with 4.7 V8 engine, 2002 to 2011, check clearance on 2012 to 2014
• 2WD Dakota with 4.7 V8 engine, 2000 to 2004
• 2WD Durango with 4.7 V8 engine, 2000 to 2003
• Jeep Grand Cherokee with 4.7 V8 engine, 1999 to 2004
• Jeep Liberty CRD, 2005 and 2006 (check skid plate and see installations below)
• Jeep Wrangler 2010 and 2011 2.8 Diesel (check skid plate).

PML 11039 – PRODUCT INFORMATION

Volume: 4.5 quarts over stock for 2wd, 4 quarts over stock for 4wd

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions.

Number of Bolts: 15

PML designed this pan for heavy duty Ram trucks with the Chrysler/Dodge 4, 5 and 6 speed transmissions: 68RFE, 66RFE, 65RFE, 5–45RFE, 45RFE

Benefits

• Extra Capacity
• Drain and magnetic drain plug included
• Finned on the bottom for heat dissipation
• Heavy duty sand cast aluminum construction
• Machined flat, large sealing surface for a leak free seal

PML 11039 – INSTALLATIONS –

2008 Ram 2500 6.7

Jason installed this PML pan on his 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 6.7l Cummins and emailed us these images from his installation:

   
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2005 Jeep Liberty CRD With Skid Plates

Many customers have installed this extra deep pan or the regular deep pan on the Liberty CRD. Usually the skid plate needs lowering or modification. Our thanks to Stan Wright who documented his installation of a PML RFE deep pan, part number 10304, on his CRD. See liberty.eurekaboy.com/deeppan.htm to read about this install.

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 Aftermarket Exhaust

Joe has aftermarket Hurricane Headers witha custom collector and Y–join. The cross member and long arm kit are from Clayton’s Offroad. When Joe installed the PML pan, he had to beat in the exhaust a bit and heat wrapped it. The heat wrap is just touching the pan, which is fine with Joe as it should not cause any trouble.

     
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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Victor installed this transmission pan on a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The pan fit great without any clearance issues. Our thanks to Victor for providing the pictures.

PML 11078 – APPLICATION

Configurations vary. Always check your vehicle to verify transmission and clearance. This pan is larger than the stock pan. Although this transmission pan has the same capacity as the stock pan, the thick walls and fins on the bottom make it larger than stock.

Here are some examples of vehicles that have installed this pan:

• Dodge Trucks and SUVs:
• Dakota with 4.7 V8, 4WD, 2000 – 2004
• Dakota with 3.7 V6, 2004
• Dakota with 4.7 V8, 2005 – 2010
• Durango with 4.7 V8, 4WD, 2000 – 2003
• Durango with 5.7 V8, 2004 – 2009
• Ram 1500 with Hemi, 2006 to 2016, 4, 5 or 6 speed transmission
• Ram 2500 with Hemi, 2003 to 2016, 4, 5 or 6 speed transmission
• Ram 3500 with Hemi, 2003 to 2016, 4, 5 or 6 speed transmission
• Ram Trucks with Cummins Diesel with this transmission

This transmission pan clears the damper on 2012 Ram 2500 with the 66RFE (see Installations).

Jeep owners: Jeeps with these transmissions most likely do not have enough clearance for a larger transmission pan:

• On most 2005 to 2010 4.7 or 5.7 Grand Cherokee WK and Commander XK, the exhaust is too close on the passenger side, front corner. The PML pan does not have the same shape in that one corner. The exhaust is difficult to re-route.
• On most 2011 to 2013 Grand Cherokee WK2 5.7, the front frame cross member and skid plate are close to the stock transmission pan and there is no extra space for a larger aftermarket pan.
• On a 2002 Liberty 3.7 V6, the exhaust is probably too close on the passenger side, front corner.

Skid plates: If you have skid plates, check available space as this pan is larger stock

Diesel Engine trucks and SUVs: See also PML Chrysler, Dodge RFE deep transmission pans, part numbers 10304 and 11039.

PML 11078 – PRODUCT INFORMATION –

PML 11078 – INSTALLATIONS

2006 Dodge Dakota

These pictures are from Paul who installed this PML Dodge transmission pan on his 2006 Dakota, 4×4, 4.7L. The installation went well and he’s gone on a 400 mile trip. Thanks to Paul for sending us pictures of his Dakota with a PML Dodge differential cover, with the stock transmission pan, and with the new PML transmission pan installed.
     
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2012 Dodge Ram 1500 with 65RFE Transmission

Keith at Forest City Diesel in Missouri installed this transmission pan on a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab. He used a a TRANSTAR fiber gasket P/N 72300F. He report that the install was quick and simple. He torqued the pan bolts to 85 inch pounds and the drain to 20 foot pounds. He re-torqued the pan bolts after the trans went through a heat cycle, but they were fine. Keith summarized his installation with the comment concluded his comments with “Great pan!”
     
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2012 Ram 2500 with 66RFE Transmission

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Larry installed this PML transmission pan on his 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 66RFE transmissions. His dealer told him the cylinder on the crossover pipe is a vibration damper to reduce noise. Larry opted to leave the damper in place since this low profile pan provided clearance.

PML 11079 – APPLICATIONS

Configurations vary so always check your vehicle to verify transmission and clearance. Here are some examples of vehicles that have installed this pan:

• Dodge Trucks and SUVs:
• Dakota with 4.7 V8, 4WD, 2000 – 2004
• Dakota with 3.7 V6, 2004
• Dakota with 4.7 V8, 2005 – 2010
• Durango with 4.7 V8, 4WD, 2000 – 2003
• Durango with 5.7 V8, 2004 – 2009
• Ram 1500 with Hemi, 2006 to 2016, 4, 5 or 6 speed transmission
• Ram 2500 with Hemi, 2003 to 2016, 4, 5 or 6 speed transmission
• Ram 3500 with Hemi, 2003 to 2016, 4, 5 or 6 speed transmission

2014 and newer diesel engine trucks: Ram routes cooler lines under the stock pan on these trucks. See PML part number 10304, RFE deep pan.

Jeep owners: Check carefully. These Jeep vehicles most likely have this transmission do not have enough clearance for a larger transmission pan:

• On most 2005 to 2010 4.7 or 5.7 Grand Cherokee WK and Commander XK, the exhaust is too close on the passenger side, front corner. The exhaust is difficult to re-route. A 2005 4.7 Grand Cherokee 4×4 and a 2007 Commander 4.7 4×4 could not install this pan. See the picture of an attempted installation below.
• On most 2011 to 2013 Grand Cherokee WK2 5.7, the front frame cross member and skid plate are close to the stock transmission pan and there is no extra space to maneuver a larger aftermarket pan into place.
• On a 2002 Liberty 3.7 V6, the exhaust is probably too close on the passenger side, front corner.

2005 to 2010 Jeep Exhaust

Exhaust routing may not allow for these PML pans to be installed. Exhaust is routed underneath stock pan on the passenger side. See first picture. In second picture, the exhaust contacts PML pan.

Patrick could not get this PML extra capacity pan installed on his 2005 Grand Cherokee 4.7L 4WD 545RFE. This pan is too tall for his exhaust routing on the passenger side. His exhaust shop said there are too many bends and connections in that area to modify the exhaust routing.

PML Part Number 11079, the stock capacity pan, was installed on a 2006 Grand Cherokee 4.0L but we do not know if the exhaust routing is the same as this 2005.

PML 11079 – PRODUCT INFORMATION

PML 11079 – 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.

• 2014 Ram 1500 Hemi 4×4
• 2011 Ram 2500 4WD, 5.7L Hemi
• 2010 Ram 1500
• 2009 Ram 1500
• 2008 Ram 1500 Hemi
• 2006 Ram 1500
• 2006 Dakota V8

2014 Ram 1500 Hemi 4×4

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

       
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2011 Ram 2500 4WD, 5.7L Hemi

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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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.

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

     
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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

       
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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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PML 11161 – APPLICATIONS –

PML designed this deep 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 6.7 liter 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
• 2WD Dakota with 4.7 V8 engine, 2000 to 2004
• 2WD Durango with 4.7 V8 engine, 2000 to 2003
• Jeep Grand Cherokee with 4.7 V8 engine, 1999 to 2004
• Jeep Liberty CRD, 2005 and 2006 (check skid plate and see installations below)
• Jeep Wrangler 2010 and 2011 2.8 Diesel (check skid plate)

Always check your vehicle to verify configuration and clearance.. This pan will not work on 8 or 9 speed or Aisin transmissions.

Ram Trucks with Aisin Transmission: see PML Aisin AS68RC and AS69RC transmission pans.

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.

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 or stock capacity pan.

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 not enough space. It has been tried. Removing fins and part of the pan did not help.

PML 11161 – PRODUCT INFORMATION –

Volume: 4 to 4.7 quarts over stock

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions.

Always check your vehicle to verify your configuration and clearance.

Number of Bolts: 15

PML designed this pan for Chrysler Dodge 4, 5 and 6 speed transmissions: 68RFE, 66RFE, 65RFE, 545RFE, and 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 diesel trucks

Check your exhaust routing. Many Hemi engine trucks and SUVs have the exhaust under the stock pan and will need PML 2 quart over or stock capacity pan.

Once installed the bottom of this pan is parallel to the ground

PML 11161 – SPECIFICATIONS –

PML COMPARISON – RFE TRANSMISSION 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.

Left (driver) side of pan and drain hole. 11039, 11079 and 11078 parallel to ground when installed.

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

Filter Information

There are two different stock pans and two different filters for this Chrysler/Dodge transmission.

 
These are sometimes called the “4WD” filter and pan although they are used on 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The filter has a long pick up long tube in the middle.

 
These are sometimes called the “2WD” filter and pan. Seen more commonly on 2006 and older trucks. The pick up tube is short and located close to the end of the filter.

For PML part numbers 10304 and 11039, you can use either filter. For PML part numbers 11078 and 11079, you must use the “4WD” filter.

PML does not include a filter with the pan. Thanks to Eric who provided part numbers for filters that will work with all PML Dodge RFE pans:

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

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.

It is the responsibility of the installer to verify filter and fitment.

Gasket Information

For a gasket, PML recommends an inexpensive cork or cork composite type gasket or the silicon gasket maker. Some Dodge vehicles use the Mopar silicon gasket maker, which comes in a tube, with the stock pan. This works fine with a PML pan.

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

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

Baffles

Image shows the inside of this transmission pan.

The pan features internal baffles. The baffles direct oil to the filter pick up, reduce sloshing, and provide additional surface area for cooling.

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, the machining charge is per hole. A plug for the hole is included.

The standard size is 1/8 NPT. Call or email if you need a different size.

PML Transmission Pan Compared to Stock

 
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