11079-AC | PML Cover Chrysler Dodge 68RFE, 66RFE, 65RFE, 545RFE, 45RFE, Deep 2 Quarts Over Transmission Pan For Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 & 3500 / Dodge Durango / Jeep Wrangler | Natural As-Cast Finish

For Chrysler/Dodge trucks and SUVs with exhaust cross over pipes under the transmission pan, such as those with Hemi engines. Pan includes magnetic drain plug and mounting hardware. Verify fitment before ordering.

Volume: 

2 quarts over stock

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

filters that will work with all PML Dodge RFE pans:

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

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.

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.

Temperature Sending Unit Machining

Optionally, this pan can be machined for a temperature sending unit.