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Engine Oil 5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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5.9L: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
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Engine 5.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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8.0L: Drained 24 Qts. (22.7L)
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Automatic 47RE: Dry Fill 1733 Pts. (815.6L)
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Rear Axle 9-1/4: Drained 4.8 Pts. (2.3L)
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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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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)
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Model 248 7.6 Pts. (3.6L)
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Transfer Case NV241 5 Pts. (2.7L)
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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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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Filter (
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1) 8.0L: Change oil filter at every oil change.
5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly,
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0 F SAE 10W-30
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Ambient Temperature Less Than 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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Engine Oil 5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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8.0L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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5.9L: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
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Engine 5.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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8.0L: Drained 24 Qts. (22.7L)
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dipstick (if available) to measure level.
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78,000 MILE (125,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE\
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Engine Oil
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Engine Coolant
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Ambient Temperature Less Than 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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Engine Oil 5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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8.0L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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5.9L: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L")
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Engine 5.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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8.0L: Drained 24 Qts. (22.7L)
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81,000 MILE (130,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
81,000 MILE (130,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE\
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SERVICE
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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Filter (
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5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly,
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Ambient Temperature Less Than 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 Oil 5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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Engine 5.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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8.0L: Drained 24 Qts. (22.7L)
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82,500 MILE (132,000 KM)/82 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
82,500 MILE (132,000 KM)/82 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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Oxygen Sensor (5.9L Only) (
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these parts are to be replaced at the indicated mileage
when the service reminder indicator light remains on
continuosly with the key in the "ON" position, which occurs
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84,000 MILE (134,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE\
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INSPECT
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Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps
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Engine Air Cleaner & Air Pump Filters
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Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter
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Front Axle Fluid (4x4)
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5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly,
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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
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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-
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a 5% Friction Modifier, such as Mopar Gear Oil Additive
Friction Modifier.
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Automatic 47RE: Dry Fill 1733 Pts. (815.6L)
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Rear Axle 9-1/4: Drained 4.8 Pts. (2.3L)
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Model 248 (2WD) 6.3 Pts. (3L)
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Model 267 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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Rear Axle Model 248 (2WD) 6.3 Pts. (3L)
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SERVICE
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Engine Oil Filter (
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5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly,
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Material Condition Specification
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0 F SAE 10W-30
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1) (-18 C) To Over 100 F (38 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 5W-30
-20 F (-29 C) Up To 32 F (0 C)
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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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1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. Use only API approved
oil with Starburst Symbol.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Item Condition Specification (1)
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Engine Oil 5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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8.0L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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5.9L: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
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Engine 5.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
Coolant
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8.0L: Drained 24 Qts. (22.7L)
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1) - Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use
dipstick (if available) to measure level.
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