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Dakman
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12/06/2004
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Hi , what's the proper torque for the Oil pan drain bolt?
2001 V6
Is 4qts(per the book) really enough oil for the 3.9L? My girlfriends 4cyl 2.4L Honda CRV uses more.
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RadioMan
Dodge Dakota
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12/06/2004
06:42:30
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I never seen a torque spec for a oil pan plug.
I always just *snug* it.
Any 3.9 I ever had used 4.5 qts of oil, Dakman.
Might want to recheck your owners manual.
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JasonB
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12/06/2004
09:21:47
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25 Ft Lbs
35 N-M
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Dex
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12/06/2004
09:54:59
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"Any 3.9 I ever had used 4.5 qts of oil, Dakman.
Might want to recheck your owners manual."
RadioMan
Are you sure about that 4.5 qts?
Manyal and Hayes say 4qts for the 3.9L
I have the 2000 QC 3.9L - just changed to Amsoil and it took 4qts including filter change.
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JasonB
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12/06/2004
11:09:58
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4 QTS with filter replacement on most 3.9L engines
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GB2000
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12/06/2004
14:08:07
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Can't recall what my Hayne's manual says for capacity but I know when I dump 4 qts in with a full oil/filter change, it fills it all the way up. 4.5 qts would be over the safe line.
Josh
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Dakman
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12/06/2004
20:06:51
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Thanks JasonB for the torque!!
Radioman, thats why I questioned it (seemed low), my 2001 owners maual say 3.9L=4QTS
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Jeff
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12/06/2004
20:39:19
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my 99 3.9 factory manual says 4 qts with new filter, when i was having the dealer do my changes they always charged me for 5 qts, with or without a new filter. thats one of the reasons i do it myself now.
lol.
Jeff
'99 3.9 clubcab
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JasonB
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12/06/2004
21:20:27
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Dealers, and other places that perform routine oil and filter changes, have a set price for an L.O.F. This price is almost always based on a 5 qt average. Without regard to the particular vehicle, often the receipt will show 5 qts. It makes no difference if it takes 3-1/2 qts or 6 qts, the receipt will show the same so the price is always the same for everybody.
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actually
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12/08/2004
18:58:29
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the torque figure you have been given is incorrect. according to the factory manual it is 15 lbs.ft.
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12/08/2004
21:47:58
|  Amsoil 2001 Dodge Dakota Capacities and Torques
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2001 DODGE TRUCKS DAKOTA 3.9L 6-cyl VIN Code X
CAPACITIES
Engine, with filter..........4.0 quarts[1]
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........14.0 quarts
Automatic Transmission, 42RE Initial Fill..........4.0 quarts[2]
Automatic Transmission, 44RE Initial Fill..........4.0 quarts[2]
Automatic Transmission, 46RE Initial Fill..........4.0 quarts[2]
Automatic Transmission, A45RFE 4WD Initial Fill..........6.6 quarts[2][3]
Automatic Transmission, A45RFE 2WD Initial Fill..........5.5 quarts[4][5]
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
42RE..........10.0 quarts
45RFE..........14.0 quarts
46RE..........10.0 quarts
Manual Transmission, NV1500..........4.6 pints
Manual Transmission, NV3500..........4.2 pints
Differential, C205F Front..........3.6 pints
Differential, with 7.25 ring gear Rear..........3.0 pints
Differential, with 8.25 ring gear Rear..........4.4 pints
Differential, with 9.25 ring gear Rear..........4.9 pints
Transfer Case,NV231..........2.5 pints
Transfer Case,NV242..........2.7 pints
1. After refill check oil level
2. With engine automatic transmission operating temperature, shift through all
gears. Check fluid level in NEUTRAL and add fluid
as needed.
3. DTC'S may be set , reset with DRB III, if necessary
4. With engine automatic transmission operating temperature, shift through all
gears. Check fluid level in NEUTRAL and add fluid
as needed.
5. DTC'S may be set , reset with DRB III, if necessary
TORQUES
Oil Drain Plug.....25 ft-lbs
Transfer case
Fill Plug.....35 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....35 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission AX-15
Fill Plug.....27 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....27 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission NV3500
Fill Plug.....14-20 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....14-20 ft-lbs
__________________________________________________
DISCLAIMER & TECHNICAL CONCERNS
Specifications are based on manufacturers' information and were believed accurate at the time of publication. Always compare fluids and lubricants that were installed in the vehicle with those replacing them during service. Never install more fluid or lubricant than what is considered adequate according to gradients on dipstick or level of filler hole. Models introduced midyear may not have the same specifications as those produced earlier. This was provided for informational purposes only. Please refer to your owners manual for information.
__________________________________________________
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Steven Roark , Amsoil Dealer , Proud Sponsor of www.DodgeDakotas.com
AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils, Lubricants, Filtration, and Truck Care Products
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Trest
Dodge Dakota
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12/08/2004
22:52:37
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Dealers lose money on oil changes anyways. And most Dealer who use Rey Rey or ADP have preset LOF kits into the system hence why its always 5qts.
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Dakman
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2004
00:07:34
| RE: Torque, for oil drain plug?
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Well, is it 25 or 15 foot pounds of torque for the oil drain bolt?
two votes 25
one vote 15
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RadioMan
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2004
06:54:24
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The 3.9 Dakota I had was a 1990. I don't remember
what the owners manual said but I do remember
always putting 4.5 quarts in at every oil change.
I know that because I often wondered why you
could not buy oil in 1/2 quart plastic jugs.
The oil level was always right on the mark, never
over.
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99Dak
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9/29/2010
19:44:36
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What about the torque on the cylinder heads?
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daddio
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9/30/2010
10:11:28
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See below.
INSTALLATION
The alloy cast iron cylinder heads (Fig. 8) are held
in place by eight bolts. The spark plugs are located
at the peak of the wedge between the valves.
(1) Position the new cylinder head gaskets onto
the cylinder block.
(2) Position the cylinder heads onto head gaskets
and cylinder block.
(3) Starting at top center, tighten all cylinder head
bolts, in sequence, to 68 N·m (50 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig.
8). Repeat procedure, tighten all cylinder head bolts
to 143 N·m (105 ft. lbs.) torque. Repeat procedure to
confirm that all bolts are at 143 N·m (105 ft. lbs.)
torque.
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other bill
Dodge Dakota
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9/30/2010
12:08:10
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Daddio,
In your effort to help I think you forgot an important detail. "...Starting at top center, tighten all cylinder head
bolts, in sequence,..."
...and that sequence would be???
I have no room to bust on you, as I don't know the sequence off hand. Just didn't know if you realized you left some information out.
Cheers
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daddio
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9/30/2010
16:17:57
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Well, I couldn't copy and paste the diagram and he just asked for the torque values anyway. :)
People that try to tackle this stuff should first, spend the 20 bucks or so to get some type of aftermarket service manual befroe removing the first bolt.
Maybe I should have asked him if he wanted a copy of that page from the manual?
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other bill
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10/04/2010
11:43:00
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Daddio,
Tooche' (sp?)
He did ask for just the torque specks and not the sequence. And I completely agree with you on the purchasing of a book.
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