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Josh Herzberg
Dodge Dakota
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1/31/2003
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Hey all,
I have a 97 Dak with a 3.9L A/T. with 135K on it.
With this in mind, what is the best trans fluid and rear end diff. fluid that I can put in?
Thanks,
Josh
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NDakota
Dodge Dakota
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1/31/2003
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What's that, is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, that's the Amsoil Sponsor I hear coming this way!!! I'm sure he'll be here soon.
In all seriousness however, Amsoil is a superior product, and they're customer service is second to none. Check them out at www.amsoil.com
Ryan
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physics
Dodge Dakota
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1/31/2003
09:09:13
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Solids??, or Gas??
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NDakota
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1/31/2003
09:24:33
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Plasma!
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sanman
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1/31/2003
17:55:36
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Amsoil, Redline, Neo all make excellent synthetic tranny fluids!!!
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spock
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1/31/2003
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A plasma is a gas.
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Josh Herzberg
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1/31/2003
19:12:16
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Thanks for the responces...
I am talking about Weights of the Amsoil that I should use for the tranny and diff.
Thanks
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AmsoilSponsor
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1/31/2003
19:32:10
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NDakota,
I almost took a pass on this one untill I read your comment.
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Josh Herzberg,
1) First get a "creative" name other than your real identity. Otherwise you set yourself up for disturbing spam emails.
2) A discussion of "Fluids" is akin to a discussion of Religion and has been know to be debated with much fervor. If you do a forum search on this site there is a fantastic thread entitled " replacing A-L-L Fluids Synthetic":
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/per/4872.html
3) I am certain that you mentioned 135,000 miles because that is one of your concerns as you decide upon an oil. For the record, it is never to late to make the switch to synthetics. (with a wink to NDakota).
4) Consider Amsoil Synthetic Universal ATF for your trans mission.
5) Here are the threads with information about differential fluid
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/per/5599.html
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/gen/6585.html
4) There are other threads also if you search. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
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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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Bud Green
Dodge Dakota
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1/31/2003
19:42:23
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Is Mobil 1 any good for the rear gears and 4x4 dif? This is the stuff they sell at Auto Zone.
How are you going about changing fluids? I was under there looking around and i only found 1 plug on the gear box. One guys suggested that i take it in and have the plate removed and cleaned and replaced with a new seal.
Another guy suggested that since my truck is brand new, remove the plug and try to pump the stock fluid out with a squeeze pump and hose.
He tells me that dodge uses quality gears in thier trucks, but the oil they use is crap!
What should I do? My truck has 4000 miles on it! TY
ps. Josh, Look in the owners manual for weights.
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ggdakmor
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2/01/2003
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I just recently checked with my local dodge dealership about a tranny service flush and change over to a synthetic fluid (something they don't carry), they said they now are using mopar ATF+4 which was designed to address wear & seal breakdown also something else, they also said that if i was to get my own fliud it should have a +4 rating/compatibility, does Amsoil fit within these requirements or is it higher?
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2/02/2003
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ggdakmor,
AMSOIL Synthetic ATF provides outstanding high and low temperature performance and oxidation stability. AMSOIL Synthetic ATF also improves fuel efficiency, reduces transmission temperatures and increases equipment life. The service life of the universal AMSOIL Synthetic ATF is up to five times the service life of conventional ATFs.
Since 1999, due to the special requirements of their automatic transmissions, Chrysler has recommended a unique ATF+4 formulation. In addition, Chrysler has been recommending ATF+4 for all previous makes and models of Chrysler Corporation vehicles. The new AMSOIL Synthetic ATF exceeds the performance specifications for Chrysler ATF+, +2, +3, and +4.
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For the DIY among us:
12 EASY STEPS FOR CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTER
1. Make sure the fluid is warm. Warm up the truck so the transmission is at normal operating temperature. Pull the transmission dipstick. Fresh fluid is translucent and cherry red. Some darkening is normal, but if it is reddish brown or mustard color and smells like burnt varnish, it is worn out.
2. Drain the fluid by loosening the pan. Select the correct filter replacement based on pan shape and prepare a large pan to catch the fluid. Then loosen each pan bolt a turn or two and loosen one corner more than rest. Drain mostly from this corner.
3. Finish removing the pan and any gasket material from the pan or case. Avoid scratching the metal and make sure the pan’s gasket surface isn’t bent or distorted.
4. Remove the old filter. Most transmission filters are held in place with a bolt or two, but some are held by a clip. Be careful to include O-Rings or other seals.
5. Install a new filter. Use the clips or bolts from the old filter. Be sure O-Rings, etc. are in place. If the filter has a long intake neck, gently push the neck into place without unseating the O-Ring.
6. Clean the pan thoroughly. Inspect the pan before cleaning. A small amount of fine grey clutch dust is normal. However, if you find metal shavings, there has been transmission damage. Clean the pan with solvent and wipe dry so there is no harmful residue.
7. Position gasket on pan. Some gaskets have four holes slightly smaller than the rest to allow four bolts through the pan and through these smaller holes to hold the gasket in place.
8. Hand tighten pan bolts in a criss-cross pattern. After that, use a torque wrench to tighten bolts to proper ft-lbs as per manufacturer.
9. Refill the transmission using only the amount shown as “refill capacity” in the owners manual or "AMSOIL Product Selection Guide,” using the type of fluid specified for the vehicle.
10. If doing only a partial fluid replacement, skip to instruction 12 below. If doing a complete fluid replacement, follow the steps in instruction 11.
11. You now have replaced the fluid in the pan. To replace the fluid in the torque converter and oil cooler also, follow these steps.
Step 1. Obtain the total system capacity of the vehicle from the manufacturer or AMSOIL. Have this amount readily available.
Step 2. Disconnect the oil cooler line from the oil cooler. As you may not know which is the pressure side and which is the return side, have both directed so the stream of fluid will be directed toward a receptacle.
Step 3. With another person, be prepared to add ATF to the fill area as it is being pumped out of the oil cooler line.
Step 4. Start the engine, and as the old fluid is pumped out, add fresh fluid to the pan.
Step 5. When either the fluid color brightens or the total capacity has been replaced, shut the engine off and re-attach the oil cooler line. All fluids has now been changed.
12. Recheck the fluid level. With the truck on level ground, set the parking brake and the transmission in “Park” or “Neutral.” Let the engine idle for a few minutes. Shift the transmission into different positions before returning the lever to “Park” or “Neutral.” Check the fluid level again and check for leaks.
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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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