Description
Deep Transmission Pan for Aisin AS68RC
Also available As-Cast OR Black Powder Coat
Volume : 3 to 4 quarts over stock, approximately
Dimensions: this pan is about 6½ inches deep, click here for dimensions
Number of Bolts: 18
PML designed this Aisin AS68RC transmission pan for 2007 to 2012 Ram diesel trucks with the 6 speed Aisin transmission. For example:
- 2007 to 2012 Dodge Ram 3500HD Chassis Cab with the 6.7 Diesel
- 2007 to 2012 Dodge Ram 4500HD Chassis Cab with the 6.7 Diesel
- 2007 to 2012 Dodge Ram 5500HD Chassis Cab with the 6.7 Diesel
- 2007 to 2009 Sterling Bullet
Features of the PML AS68RC pan:
- Cooling — extra fluid capacity, fins, and aluminum construction for cooler fluid temperatures
- Drain plug — on the side for safety
- Secure seal — machined flat gasket flange for a leak free seal
- Strength — high quality, thick walls
- Works with stock gasket and filter
Drain for PML AS68RC Transmission Pan
PML placed the drain hole on the driver’s side, near the rear of the vehicle, as shown here.
A magnetic drain plug is included with the pan and all the mounting bolts. The side location is safer than the bottom since there is less chance for damage than on the bottom. There is still easy access for maintenance.
Optional Machining for Temperature Sending Unit
This pan has three locations that can be machined for a temperature sending unit. One location on the driver’s side near the front, one on the passenger’s side near the rear and one in the front. These locations are circular bosses and can accomodate between 1/8 NPT and 1/2 NPT. PML can drill and tap the hole to order for a $45 machining charge.
PML Transmission Pan Compared to Stock
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These images show this PML transmission pan compared to the stock pan.
Installations
Our thanks to those who emailed us pictures of their installations.
2010 Dodge Ram 4500
John in Peyton, Colorado installed this PML AS68RC transmission pan on his 2010 Ram 4500 6.7. He reported that “installation was easy with no fitment issues”. He used a 1/4 inch drive 5mm hex bit since clearance is tight when bolting up the pan. He used the approved ASCR fluid (not ATF+4) and needed just over three gallons for the fill.
Here are the part numbers for the gasket, filter and fluid John used:
- Mopar Pan Gasket: 68020049AA
- Mopar Filter: 68019688AA
- Mopar Fluid, ASCR – Gallon: 05189977AA / Quart: 05189966AA
Our thanks to John for sharing his installation information and pictures below.
From left to right:
Top Row: Ram 4500 Truck, driver’s side view of stock pan, passenger’s side view of stock pan
Bottom Row: supplies, driver’s side view of PML pan installed, passenger’s side view of PML pan installed
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2009 Dodge Ram 4500
Certified Transmissions did one of the first installations of this pan. These pictures show the PML Aisin pan on a 2009 Ram 4500 Cab & Chassis. Our thanks to Certified for providing these pictures and feedback.
From left to right: view from back to front, view of passenger’s side, view of cooling lines
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2009 Dodge Ram 5500
John installed this PML Aisin pan on his 2009 Ram 5500 Cummins. He reported that the installation was straight forward and took him no longer than a couple of hours. The only special tool that he recommends is an extra long 5mm Allen Socket for the bolts in the front of the pan where the transmission cooler lines run. He added just under 13 quarts of Amalie Super Universal Transmission fluid, meets or exceeds the JWS 3009 spec required by Chrysler or Aisin. With the stock pan, he would add just a tad over 9 quarts. Our thanks to John for his feedback on his installation.
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Left to Right: Ram 5500 Cummins, Tools Used for Installation of PML pan, Stock Transmission Pan
Left to Right: PML Transmission Pan Installed, PML Pan Close to Cooler Lines but Fits Fine, Passenger Side View of PML Pan on Ram 5500
2008 Sterling Bullet 4500
This PML pan was installed on a 2008 Sterling Bullet 4500.
These images show the PML AS68RC pan installed on the Sterling Bullet (from left to right): view of the driver’s side, view showing ground clearance, view showing that the pan fits with the lines, view of the truck
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PML Transmission Pan Features
- Increased oil capacity for cooler temperatures
- Sand-cast aluminum with raised fins
- 3/16-inch thick wall construction to add strength to the transmission case
- 3/8-inch thick gasket flange will not bend when bolts are tightened
- Machined gasket surface for a secure seal
- Boss cast into pan can be machined for a temperature sensor
- Drain hole and magnetic drain plug for easier, less messy maintenance
All PML transmission pans ship with new mounting bolts and a magnetic drain plug.
If you would like PML to machine your pan for a temperature sending unit, there is an additional charge of $45 .
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