Re: Gear whine?

From: Jason Bleazard (dml@bleazard.net)
Date: Wed Dec 03 2003 - 17:50:49 EST


Bill Pitz said:
>
> My 2000 came filled with 75w90 (actually it was probably 80w90). The
> owners manual says to switch to a synthetic fluid (but does not
> specify 75w140) if the truck will be used to tow.

Same story with my '95. I guess they must have changed in 2001.

> I'll have to take a closer look at my owners manual and the FSM
> tonight to see if there is any mention of 75w140 that I hadn't noticed
> before.

The '95 FSM lists about half a dozen possible fluid weights for the axles,
but doesn't have any information about when you should use which one. I
can post the list if anyone is interested.

-- 
Jason Bleazard  http://www.bleazard.net  Burlington, Ontario
his:  '95 Dakota Sport 4x4, 3.9 V6, 5spd, Reg. Cab, white
hers: '01 Dakota Sport 4x4, 4.7 V8, Auto, Quad Cab, black



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