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Dennis
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11/28/2005
10:26:36
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 Subject: Rear end fluid
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2000 CC 4X4 4.7 76K miles
I have never changed out the fluid in the rear end and have been told that I should never have to. Based on what I read on this forum, I don't think that is necessarily true. At how many miles should I change it? I know I have a posi-traction rear end. Is there a special additive I need to include because of that?
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intensedak39
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11/28/2005
11:15:11
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you should check your manual for the exact mileage of when to check it. I change mine every 12K miles.
if you have a limited slip device, you should use a friction modifier if using conventional lubricants. If you use synthetic, most already have a modifier in them, or dont require it... check labeling.
i found a place online but it was from a canadian dodge dealership. They suggest schedule maintenance on the rear end at 19K kilometers, which is right under 12K miles. You could contact your local dodge/chrysler dealer to help you out, too.
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11/28/2005
14:07:13
|  Rear end fluid - Amsoil - Steven Roark # 1061837
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FYI - Gear Lube Information:
High quality gear oils must lubricate, cool and protect geared systems. They must also carry damaging wear debris away from contact zones and muffle the sound of gear operation. Commonly used in differential gears and standard transmission applications in commercial and passenger vehicles, as well as a variety of industrial machinery, gear oils must offer extreme temperature and pressure protection in order to prevent wear, pitting, spalling, scoring, scuffing and other types of damage that result in equipment failure and downtime. Protection against oxidation, thermal degradation, rust, copper corrosion and foaming is also important.
AMSOIL Gear Lubes deliver unbeatable protection and fuel economy (independent testing shows class 8 vehicles with AMSOIL Series 2000 Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Lube in the differentials obtained up to 4.83 percent more mpg than vehicles equipped with another popular gear lube).
Amsoil Synthetic Gear Lube has the film strength required to deliver all the protection heavy-duty and high-stress applications need in a fuel-saving viscosity grade, and is recommended for use in all passenger vehicles, commercial trucks and race vehicles.
AMSOIL Gear Lubes exceed the lubrication and performance requirements for gear boxes where API MT-1, GL-4 or GL-5 lubricants are specified.
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Helpful Differential Recommendations:
-Flush (drain) as much of the old fluid out.
-Differential fluid capacity depends on ring gear and axle housing size.
-Do not over/under fill differential. This could mean a capacity difference of a quart or more and may cause overheating problems. (See the owner’s manual for proper fill level)
AMSOIL gear oils are formulated with friction modifiers for limited slip differential applications. There is no need to add limited slip or additional additives.
-After changing the differential fluid, drive the vehicle in 7 or 8 figure eight turns, so the new lubricant can work its way into the axle assembly.
Synthetics provide the long-lasting protection, fuel efficiency and dependability needed for top performance, even extreme-pressure conditions. Stays fluid in cold temperatures for easy cold-weather shifting.
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