aFe Ram 3.0L EcoDiesel 4WD Engine Oil Pan - Raw

Engine oil-pan service

The aFe 46-70280 oil pan is for the specified 3.0L L630 EcoDiesel, 4WD only application. A356 cast aluminum with a raw finish and machined fins; the current manufacturer states two quarts of added capacity over stock.

Key Features

• A356 cast aluminum with a raw finish and machined fins; the current manufacturer states two quarts of added capacity over stock.
• Match the exact lower pan, service connections, seal and included components.
• Verify oil level by the actual engine requirement and dipstick.
• Manufacturer states this oil pan does not require a CARB EO number.

Fitment

46-70280: The current exact manufacturer listing covers 2014-2018 Ram 1500 3.0L L630 EcoDiesel with 4WD only. The linked manual heads 2014-2019; exact-part retailer tables identify the 2019 carried-over 1500 Classic. Existing named 2019 Classic rows are retained with that engine and 4WD requirement, not extended to the new-generation 2019 1500 or a gasoline engine. The existing year bounds remain unchanged. No engine or drivetrain pseudo-trim is created; confirm actual engine, drivetrain and boxed revision.

Specifications

What's Included

• One raw oil pan 05-60444A, RTV silicone, one M12 x 1.25 drain plug and one aluminum M12 washer. The mounting screws and cooler-line studded screw are reused from the vehicle. An oil filter, coupler, new mounting-bolt set, heater and separate flat gasket are not included in the exact bill of materials; the manual explicitly says the replacement oil filter is not supplied.
• The exact bill of materials establishes the M12 drain and washer. Contrary retailer claims of a 3/4-inch NPT drain or temperature-sensor port are not adopted. No filter is supplied, despite the generic included-filter field on the current product page.

Related Parts

Explore aFe Power engine-service parts. Match the oil, filter and any optional heater to the actual engine and installed pan.

Frequently Asked Questions

A356 cast aluminum with a raw finish and machined fins; the current manufacturer states two quarts of added capacity over stock. Engine requirement: 3.0L L630 EcoDiesel, 4WD only.

The current exact manufacturer listing covers 2014-2018 Ram 1500 3.0L L630 EcoDiesel with 4WD only. The linked manual heads 2014-2019; exact-part retailer tables identify the 2019 carried-over 1500 Classic. Existing named 2019 Classic rows are retained with that engine and 4WD requirement, not extended to the new-generation 2019 1500 or a gasoline engine. The existing year bounds remain unchanged. No engine or drivetrain pseudo-trim is created; confirm actual engine, drivetrain and boxed revision.

One raw oil pan 05-60444A, RTV silicone, one M12 x 1.25 drain plug and one aluminum M12 washer. The mounting screws and cooler-line studded screw are reused from the vehicle. An oil filter, coupler, new mounting-bolt set, heater and separate flat gasket are not included in the exact bill of materials; the manual explicitly says the replacement oil filter is not supplied.

Apply a continuous bead of supplied RTV to the mating face and around screw holes, then allow it to set for one hour before adding the specified engine oil. Do not borrow the Ford pan's O-ring procedure.

The current manufacturer states two quarts more capacity than stock. The exact manual gives no total fill quantity; use the vehicle manufacturer's specified engine oil and actual dipstick level, start only after the required silicone set time, inspect for leaks and top off as needed.

The printed pan-bolt units conflict: its 10.85 Nm entry is approximately 96 in-lb, not 96 ft-lb. Do not use 96 ft-lb as a pan-bolt recommendation; obtain a corrected exact manufacturer specification before installation. This mathematical conversion is not independent approval of a tightening value. Separately, the same manual gives 20 ft-lb (27 Nm) for the supplied M12 drain and 75 ft-lb (102 Nm) for the retained crossmember fasteners.

Retain the four crossmember mounting fasteners and the transmission-cooler-line nut/studded screw. Carefully lower the cooler lines for access, remove the original lower pan and clean the mating face and pickup area. The removal text has a ten/fifteen typo; its installation step specifies reusing fifteen stock screws plus the retained cooler-line studded screw. Verify the actual hardware rather than assuming new bolts are supplied.

The exact bill of materials establishes the M12 drain and washer. Contrary retailer claims of a 3/4-inch NPT drain or temperature-sensor port are not adopted. No filter is supplied, despite the generic included-filter field on the current product page. Let the engine cool, park on level ground and engage the parking brake. Drain oil, remove the crossmember and retain its hardware, carefully move the cooler lines and remove the lower pan. Clean the mating face and pickup area, apply RTV and install with the retained screws and studded cooler-line fastener. Resolve the pan-bolt unit conflict before tightening to a confirmed specification. Install the supplied drain/washer at its separate drain value, restore the crossmember at its separate value, allow RTV to set for one hour, replace the oil filter with a separately supplied correct filter, refill by the actual engine requirement and inspect for leaks.

Installation Instructions

Read the current manufacturer listing for 46-70280 and full exact-family installation manual.

Let the engine cool, park on level ground and engage the parking brake. Drain oil, remove the crossmember and retain its hardware, carefully move the cooler lines and remove the lower pan. Clean the mating face and pickup area, apply RTV and install with the retained screws and studded cooler-line fastener. Resolve the pan-bolt unit conflict before tightening to a confirmed specification. Install the supplied drain/washer at its separate drain value, restore the crossmember at its separate value, allow RTV to set for one hour, replace the oil filter with a separately supplied correct filter, refill by the actual engine requirement and inspect for leaks.

Retain the four crossmember mounting fasteners and the transmission-cooler-line nut/studded screw. Carefully lower the cooler lines for access, remove the original lower pan and clean the mating face and pickup area. The removal text has a ten/fifteen typo; its installation step specifies reusing fifteen stock screws plus the retained cooler-line studded screw. Verify the actual hardware rather than assuming new bolts are supplied.

The printed pan-bolt units conflict: its 10.85 Nm entry is approximately 96 in-lb, not 96 ft-lb. Do not use 96 ft-lb as a pan-bolt recommendation; obtain a corrected exact manufacturer specification before installation. This mathematical conversion is not independent approval of a tightening value. Separately, the same manual gives 20 ft-lb (27 Nm) for the supplied M12 drain and 75 ft-lb (102 Nm) for the retained crossmember fasteners.

The current manufacturer states two quarts more capacity than stock. The exact manual gives no total fill quantity; use the vehicle manufacturer's specified engine oil and actual dipstick level, start only after the required silicone set time, inspect for leaks and top off as needed.

46-70280: The exact bill of materials establishes the M12 drain and washer. Contrary retailer claims of a 3/4-inch NPT drain or temperature-sensor port are not adopted. No filter is supplied, despite the generic included-filter field on the current product page.

California Proposition 65 Warning

• California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
• This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.