5-Speed Manual (Getrag G360) for gasoline engines.
Optional
Optional Transmission:
4-Speed Automatic (A500/A518)
Features
Automatic Features:
Overdrive, torque converter lock-up.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase:
131 inches (standard) / 165 inches (long bed)
Overall Length:
Varies by bed length (approx. 215-245 inches)
Overall Width:
Approx. 79.5 inches
Overall Height:
Approx. 70.8 inches
Weights
Curb Weight:
Approx. 4,500 - 5,500 lbs depending on configuration.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gvwr:
Approx. 6,200 - 8,000 lbs depending on configuration.
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
NHTSA Ratings:
No specific comprehensive NHTSA ratings available for this era of heavy-duty trucks.
Active Features
Anti Lock Brakes:
Rear-wheel ABS standard on gasoline models, optional or standard on diesel depending on configuration.
Passive Features
Seat Belts:
Lap and shoulder belts.
Airbags:
Driver-side airbag not standard, driver's side airbag optional for 1992.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio System:
Basic AM/FM radio, optional cassette or CD player. Analog controls.
Driver Assistance
Cruise Control:
Optional feature available on most trims.
Connectivity
Connectivity Features:
None (pre-OBD-II era, no integrated connectivity).
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Every 3,000 miles or 3 months (conventional oil); 5,000 miles or 6 months (synthetic oil).
Transmission Fluid Change:
Automatic: Every 30,000-60,000 miles. Manual: As needed, inspect clutch fluid regularly.
Coolant Change Interval:
Every 30,000 miles or 2 years.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Gas:
API SG SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40.
Engine Oil Diesel:
API CG-4 SAE 15W-40 (or appropriate diesel spec).
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
ATF+3 (Chrysler spec) or equivalent.
Coolant:
Chrysler Type A or Type B antifreeze / coolant (50/50 mix).
Known Issues
Common Issues:
Fuel pump issues (especially on V8s), evaporator core leaks (HVAC), potential for brake component wear, exhaust manifold cracks on some V8s.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Dodge Truck Legacy:
Dodge has a long history of producing robust and capable pickup trucks, with the Ram line evolving significantly in the early 90s.
Model Evolution
Third Generation Ram:
The 1992 D250 is part of the third generation of Dodge Ram trucks, introduced in 1981 and significantly restyled in 1994. This generation offered improved aerodynamics and comfort over its predecessors.
Production
Manufacturing Plant:
Warren Truck Assembly Plant, Warren, Michigan.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Automotive Awards:
Not widely recognized with specific awards as a model; rather, part of a lineage of durable work trucks.
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