korey99@yahoo.com wrote:
> I called the dealership and they told me $9.65/qt for the 75W-90 gear lube
> (GL-5). I'll need around 4 qts it seems. Is there another supplier or
> recommended fluid to use that people have had good luck with, and won't get me
> in trouble in case of a warranty claim? $40ish I can handle, but I don't want
> to automatically assume the Mopar fluids are the best/only option.
>
> The maintenance book also mentions using 75W-140 if you're going to be towing
> any trailer. Of course that's $22/qt. According to that, I should have
> changed my rear axle fluid before towing my 300lb utility trailer... man! In
> practice, is it necessary for say a 2000lb trailer?
>
> Korey
>
>
Naaa - you don't need to use Stealership fluids. Personally I don't use
anything special. Costal gearlube - couple bucks a quart - cheaper if
you buy a gallon jug.
As for changing to 75-140 for towing? That I don't know about for sure.
If you are going to do SERIOUS towing - like gross vehicle max
weight... then yeah you might want to switch it over. But I don't think
its too big of a deal.
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