Questions on my Options

From: Bob Bernstein (bobbern@voicenet.com)
Date: Wed Feb 18 1998 - 15:48:38 EST


I was looking over my optional equipment list (a long and pricey one) and
had a couple of questions. (98' Dakota 4x4 Sport)

When I purchased the truck, I noticed the bumper in the rear was missing, so
I made the dealership agree to order a rear bumper for the truck.
Looking at the options, I saw one that says "Panel - Rear Valance". I don't
know what a "valance" is.
I'm wondering if this was an option in place of the bumper. It's pretty much
just a plastic panel where the bumper should be. I think it's ugly, but I
saw these for sale at a truck supply store yesterday. Maybe I wasn't
supposed to get a bumper?

Also, the axel ratio says 3.90, but the Max Rated Loads assumes a 3.92.

And what's a lockup torque converter?

One last one, would 10w40 be a better choice than 10w30 for this engine in
the summer? I used to have a 440 charger and 10w40 was recommended in the
summer.

Thanks,

Bob B.
Philadelphia
4x4 Sport 318 All the goodies (except a rear bumper).



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