Bigger difference than I thought
"2024 Ram 3500 DRW w/ 68RFE. I performed the install at 31,000 miles. The pan install wasn't that bad. If you change filters while doing the install, it takes forever for the fluid to completely drain after you remove the canister filter (like an hour of it constantly flowing). When I refilled, it took exactly 14 quarts to get back to the hot/full mark while at 165 degrees. Overall I was kind of surprised at how much of a difference the pan made in terms of cooling. With the stock pan, my truck would hit 168 (and stay there indefinitely) within 5-6 miles. With this new pan and increased fluid capacity, I don't even get up to 168 on my ~20 mile drive to work at 75mph. The fluid will also now 'cool down' while driving, which I previously never saw with the stock pan. I primarily bought this just for the drain plug, but it's nice to know it actually does yield tangible cooling benefits while driving."
