> Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2000 18:07:31 -0700
> From: John Brunswick <>
> Subject: DML: Hi all, just ordered by my Dakota!
>
> Hi,
>
> Really nice to see a group of people interested in the truck I just
> ordered. I have already figured out some of the modifications I want to
do
> and don't even have the truck yet...LOL. Anyway I ordered the following:
> 2001 4x2 Intense Blue Club Cab Sport, 4.7, automatic, sport plus package,
> CC, tilt wheel, limited slip rear end, which I was told that comes with
> 3.55 gears. Was told that 3.92 was not available with this combo.
That doesn't sound right to me, but I had already decided to go with the
3.55.
> Debated
> 3.92 vs 3.55 before I found this out and decided to go with a bit more gas
> mileage and 3.55 anyways. Now the hard part... waiting almost 2 months to
> get my truck!
Me too. And my wife is getting sick of me pointing out Dakotas and Durangos
all the time. :-)
> Oh well, at least I can keep reading from this excellent
> mail group and learn till I get my truck. Anyone want to recommend things
> I should do from day one I would love to hear your views. Already figured
> at 500 miles to change my oil to Mobil 1 and new filter.
Think I want to do that as well. Isn't 500 miles too soon though? -Tod
> A Robert Shaver
> brass 180 degree thermostat after that. Also what is the additive DEI
that
> is mentioned in a previous note? Will that prevent rust buildup or just
> help with high temps. What would you recommend for tranny and rear end
> fluid changes too? I feel very lucky to come across the group, hope to
> learn a lot and someday maybe add my own experiences too.
>
> John
-- Tod Oace, tod@quay.com
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