2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup transmission: CVT or automatic?
No. The 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup uses a 4-speed automatic, a 5-speed manual, a 5-speed automatic and a 6-speed manual - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.
Key takeaways
- 11 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup.
- No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
- The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
| Engine | Transmission | EPA code | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cylinder | 4-speed automatic | Automatic 4-spd | RWD |
| 3.7L 6-cylinder | 5-speed manual | Manual 5-spd | RWD |
| 4.7L 8-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 4.7L 8-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 4.7L 8-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | Automatic 5-spd | RWD |
| 4.7L 8-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | Automatic 5-spd | RWD |
| 4.7L 8-cylinder | 5-speed manual | Manual 5-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 4.7L 8-cylinder | 5-speed manual | Manual 5-spd | RWD |
| 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | Automatic 5-spd | RWD |
| 8.3L 10-cylinder | 6-speed manual | Manual 6-spd | RWD |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
Useful for the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup
Transmission fluidMatch the specification in your owner's manualShop fluid Fluid transfer pumpFor transmissions filled through a side plugShop pumps
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