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-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-
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Fluid 47RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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Front Axle Model 216 6.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
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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:
SAE 5W-30
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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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Lubricant
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
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INSPECT
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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
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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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:
SAE 5W-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
Linkage Lubricant
Lubricant
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oil with Starburst Symbol.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
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60,000 MILE (96,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
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-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
Without Block Heater:
SAE 5W-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
Linkage Lubricant
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
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1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. Use only API approved
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)
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Automatic 46RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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Fluid 47RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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Engine Oil Filter
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Material Condition Specification
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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1) (-12 C) To Over 30 F (-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater: