1999 DODGE RAM Differential fluid
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Lubricant (2) GL-5 Gear Lube
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Power All Mopar Power Steering
Steering Fluid Or Equivalant
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Clutch All Multipurpose Grease
Linkage NLGI Grade 2 E.P.
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A/C All R-134a
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A/C All Polyalkalene Glycol
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Modifier. Mopar Gear Oil Additive Friction Modifier
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hydroboost power steering fluid.
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Engine Oil 3.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 4 Qts. (3.8L)
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5.2L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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3.9L: Drained 3.5 Qts. (3.3L)
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5.2L: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
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5.9L: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
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Engine 3.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
Coolant
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5.2L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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5.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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Automatic 42RE: Dry Fill 17-22 Pts. (8-10.4L)
Transmission
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Fluid 46RE: Dry Fill 1726 Pts. (812.3L)
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Manual NV3500: Drained 4.2 Pts. (2L)
Transmission
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Fluid NV3500: Drained 8 Pts. (3.8L)
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Rear Axle 9-1/4: Drained 4.8 Pts. (2.3L)
Fluid
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Model 248 (2WD) 6.3 Pts. (3L)
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Model 248 (4WD) 7.3 Pts. (3.4L)
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Model 267 (2WD) 7 Pts. (3.3L)
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Model 267 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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Model 286 (2WD) 6.8.Pts. (3.2L)
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Model 286 (4WD) 10.1 Pts. (4.8L)
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Rear Axle Model 248 (2WD) 6.3 Pts. (3L)
Limited Slip
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Differential Model 248 (4WD) 7.3 Pts. (3.4L)
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Model 267 (2WD) 7 Pts. (3.3L)
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Model 267 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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Model 286 (2WD) 6.8 Pts. (3.2L)
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Model 286 (4WD) 10.1 Pts. (4.8L)
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Front Axle Model 216 6.8 Pts. (3.6L)
Lubricant
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Model 248 7.6 Pts. (3.6L)
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Transfer Case NV231 HD 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
Fluid
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Power Take NV021 4.6 Pts. (2.1L)
Off Adapter
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Power Drained 2.7 Pts. (1.3L)
Steering
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A/C Charge Capacity 32 Oz. (.9Kg)
Refrigerant
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Refrigerant A/C System Capacity 7.75 Oz. (230ML)
Oil
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Fuel Tank 119" & 139" Wheelbase Vehicles 26 Gal. (98L)
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All Others 35 Gal. (132L)
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
* Once a month, check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
* Once a month, Inspect battery and clean and tighten
terminals as required.
* Once a month, check fluid levels of coolant reservoir,
brake master cylinder, power steering & transmission.
Add fluids as required.
* Once a month, check all lights and all other electrical items
for correct operation
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oil with Starburst Symbol.
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Friction Modifier.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
Coolant
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Automatic 46RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
Transmission
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Fluid 47RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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Rear Axle DANA 70 Model 267 (2WD) 7 Pts. (3.3L)
Lubricant
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DANA 70 Model 267 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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DANA 80 Model 286 (2WD) 6.8.Pts. (3.2L)
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DANA 80 Model 286 (4WD) 10.1 Pts. (4.8L)
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Rear Axle Model 267 (2WD) 7 Pts. (3.3L)
Limited Slip
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Differential Model 267 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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Model 286 (2WD) 6.8 Pts. (3.2L)
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Model 286 (4WD) 10.1 Pts. (4.8L)
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Front Axle Model 216 6.8 Pts. (3.6L)
Lubricant
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Model 248 7.6 Pts. (3.6L)
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INSPECT
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Exhaust System
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Brake Hoses
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Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
Without Block Heater:
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
Coolant Distilled Water &
Ethylene Glycol
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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Lubricant
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Automatic All ATF+2 Type 7176
Transmission
Fluid
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Rear Axle All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
Lubricant SAE 80W-90
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2) GL-5 Gear Lube
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4x4 Front All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
Axle SAE 80W-90
Lubricant GL-5 Gear Lube
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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-
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Friction Modifier.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
Coolant
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Automatic 46RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
Transmission
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Fluid 47RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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Transmission
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Transfer Case All ATF+2 Type 7176
Fluid Or DEXRON III ATF
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Rear Axle All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
Lubricant SAE 80W-90
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4x4 Front All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
Axle SAE 80W-90
Lubricant GL-5 Gear Lube
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Friction Modifier.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
Coolant
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Automatic 46RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
Transmission
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Fluid 47RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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Rear Axle DANA 70 Model 267 (2WD) 7 Pts. (3.3L)
Lubricant
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DANA 70 Model 267 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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DANA 80 Model 286 (2WD) 6.8.Pts. (3.2L)
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DANA 80 Model 286 (4WD) 10.1 Pts. (4.8L)
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Rear Axle Model 267 (2WD) 7 Pts. (3.3L)
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Differential Model 267 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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Model 286 (2WD) 6.8 Pts. (3.2L)
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Model 286 (4WD) 10.1 Pts. (4.8L)
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Front Axle Model 248 7.6 Pts. (3.6L)
Lubricant
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Transfer Case NV241 5 Pts. (2.7L)
Fluid
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NV241 HD 6.5 Pts. (3.5L)
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NV241 HD W/PTO 9 Pts. (4.9L)
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REPLACE
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Engine Oil Filter
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Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter
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Rear Axle Fluid
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Fuel Filter
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
Coolant Distilled Water &
Ethylene Glycol
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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Automatic All ATF+2 Type 7176
Transmission
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Rear Axle All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
Lubricant SAE 80W-90
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4x4 Front All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-
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Friction Modifier.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
Coolant
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Automatic 46RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
Transmission
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Fluid 47RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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Rear Axle 9-1/4: Drained 4.8 Pts. (2.3L)
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Model 248 (4WD) 7.3 Pts. (3.4L)
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Model 267 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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Model 286 (2WD) 6.8.Pts. (3.2L)
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Rear Axle Model 248 (2WD) 6.3 Pts. (3L)
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Front Axle Model 216 6.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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Model 248 7.6 Pts. (3.6L)
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
Coolant Distilled Water &
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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Automatic All ATF+2 Type 7176
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Rear Axle All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
Lubricant SAE 80W-90
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4x4 Front All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
Axle SAE 80W-90
Lubricant GL-5 Gear Lube
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1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. Use only API approved
oil with Starburst Symbol.
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2) - Axles with Limited-Slip Differentials require the use of
a 5% Friction Modifier, such as Mopar Gear Oil Additive
Friction Modifier.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Item Condition Specification (1)
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
Coolant
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Automatic 46RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
Transmission
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Fluid 47RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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Rear Axle 9-1/4: Drained 4.8 Pts. (2.3L)
Fluid
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Model 248 (2WD) 6.3 Pts. (3L)
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Model 248 (4WD) 7.3 Pts. (3.4L)
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Model 267 (2WD) 7 Pts. (3.3L)
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Model 267 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)