RE: oil capacity

From: Esler, Joel SGT (joel.esler@us.army.mil)
Date: Sat Dec 08 2001 - 23:06:55 EST


Like I said, I have a 3.9, it takes an even four...

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Jim Miller
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 11:48 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: oil capacity

The V6 has a shorter oil pan than a 4 cyl which has a pan as long as a V8.
Maybe that has something to do with it.

Jon wrote:

> I'm gearing up to do a fluids change on the truck, and my owner's manual
> says that my 3.9 only takes 3.5 quarts with filter?? That's a full quart
> LESS than my dad's 2.0L Stratus takes (I know because I usually do the oil
> changes)
> Sounds fishy. Anyone with a 3.9 care to throw anything in?
> Later,
> Jon
> jonram@megalink.net
> The Dodge Diesel Website
> http://www.dieseldodge.com
> 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle, "BackRack"
> Headache Rack, Dodge Motorsports decals, steering wheel cover, and front
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