You change the 45RFE TRANS OIL at 30 k miles.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lou" <lou.nikki@ntlworld.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Transmission/Rear Diff fluid -- Type and Capacity
> Thanks,
> I guess I failed to mention that I have an automatic and the owners manual
> recommends changing the fluid after 12K.
> Lou in the UK
> > > 2000 Dakota Club Cab
> > > 4.7L Intense Blue 4X2
> --
>
> Sam Parthemer <rtdkota@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:20011011173316.44908.qmail@web14001.mail.yahoo.com...
> > V8 Manual transmission (NV3500) doesn't have a recommended
> > fluid change... you could go a bit more mileage wise (50k
> > or so). If you REALLY want to change it, use Mopar Manual
> > Tranmission fluid, as that's all that is listed as
> > acceptable (to keep the warranty). Otherwise you could go
> > with a synthetic.
> >
> > Rear diff... I am running AMSOIL 75-90 synthetic, plus
> > mopar friction additive for the rear end (for the suregrip
> > diff.) www.amsoil.com for the nearest Amosoil dealer to
> > you.
> >
> > I bought 3 quarts, but a little over 2 quarts is all that's
> > needed.
> >
> > Sam
> >
> >
> >
> > --- Lou <lou.nikki@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> > > My Dak has just gone over 12K (not bad for a 2000, huh)
> > > and I need to change
> > > the transmission/rear diff fluids as recommended in the
> > > owners manual. A
> > > fewof questions for the list:
> > > 1. Should I go synthetic? If so, any particular
> > > brand recommended? I
> > > thought I read on an earlier listing that members were
> > > having problems with
> > > synthetics.
> > > 2. How much fluid is normally needed for a complete
> > > drain/refill?
> > > Thanks,
> > > --
> > > Lou in the UK
> > > 2000 Dakota Club Cab
> > > 4.7L Intense Blue 4X2
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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