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Dex
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11/29/2004
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 Subject: Amsoil - A good deal so Far
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I needed to have my rear and front differential fluid changed so I call up 4 Wheel Parts and they said they would do it for $140+tax if I brought and paid for the fluids I wanted to use. So that would have cost about $200 in total.
So I bought the gear oil (6 Qts), limited slip oil and crank case oil (12 Qts + 3 filters) and a 6 month membership - Including shipping it was $143. Add a pump to take the oil out of the rear differential and a pump to pump in the new fluid, and a container to hold the old oil $30 Grand total $173!
I kept good records of my gas usage. I'll post the mileage I get with using all Amsoil.
As you can see I have a pretty heavy (weight wise truck). During the summer I can get 20.5mpg highway driving at 65 - 70mph without the air conditioning.
I'll be courious to see if Amsiol improves the mpg. Winter driving does decrease mpg. The winters aren't too sevear in Georgia.
I have 38,700 miles on the truck so far and it is running great - no major problems.
2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport V-6 Automatic Sports Plus Package 31X10.5 tires, Limited Slip, 3.55 Gears, Trailer Tow Group, HD Package, Skid Plates, LineX Spray in bed liner; Added:Airaid air filter & heat shield, Flowmaster 3 chamber muffler, Steel Horse Torneau cover, Autolite Double Platinum 3923 Plugs, Removed air horns from Throttle Boddy, added new TB bolts, Cool Tape around air filter and A/C tubes, Amsoil in: crank case, differential and tranfercase.
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11/30/2004
06:46:40
|  Amsoil - A good deal so Far - 2000 Dakota V6
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Dex,
Thanks for the post and looking forward to your followup.
Hope this is helpful information:
2000 DODGE DAKOTA 3.9L 6-cyl VIN Code X
AMSOIL FILTERS
Oil Filter......SDF42
Air Filter......TS29
Fuel Filter......N/S
PCV Valve......HV72
PCV Valve......HV169
Trans......TF155
CHASSIS LUBRICATION (Amsoil Product Codes)
Four-wheel drive
17 Fittings, 0 Plugs..........LB
Amsoil Series 2000 Synthetic Racing Grease (GRG)
Two-wheel drive
6 Fittings, 0 Plugs..........LB
Amsoil Series 2000 Synthetic Racing Grease (GRG)
LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil Grade 1......API*
Amsoil Series 2000 Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil (TSO)
Amsoil SAE 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (ATM)
Above 0°F......10W-30[1]
Below 32°F......5W-30
Manual Transmission,NV3500.....GLS[2]
Amsoil SAE 5W-30 SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL (ASL)
Amsoil Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil (HDD)
Manual Transmission,NV1500.....GLS[3]
Amsoil SAE 5W-30 SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL (ASL)
Amsoil Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil (HDD)
Manual Transmission,AX15.....GL-3
Amsoil 75W-90
Automatic Transmission.....AP4[4]
Amsoil Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Differential, Front .....GL-5
Amsoil 75W-90
Standard Differential, Rear 7.25-9.25 axles.....GL-5
Amsoil 75W-90
Controlled Slip Differential, Rear 7.25-9.25 axles.....GL-5*
Amsoil 75W-90
Transfer Case,.....AF3
Amsoil Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Transfer Case,.....AP3
Amsoil Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Fluids
Power Steering Fluid.....AP4
Amsoil Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
1. 10W-30 is preferred.
2. GLS is a special gear lube, Mopar part no. 04874464.
3. NV1500 requires: add 0.2 pt. (0.1 Liter) friction modifier.
4. Daimler Chrysler Corp. recommends that all vehicles with Chrysler automatic transmissions be serviced with ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
CAPACITIES
Engine, with filter..........4.0 quarts[1]
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........14.0 quarts
Automatic Transmission, 42RE Initial Fill..........4.0 quarts[2]
Automatic Transmission, 44RE Initial Fill..........4.0 quarts[2]
Automatic Transmission, 46RE Initial Fill..........4.0 quarts[2]
Automatic Transmission, A45RFE 4WD Initial Fill..........6.6 quarts[2][3]
Automatic Transmission, A45RFE 2WD Initial Fill..........5.5 quarts[4][5]
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
42RE..........10.0 quarts
45RFE..........14.0 quarts
46RE..........10.0 quarts
Manual Transmission, NV1500..........4.6 pints
Manual Transmission, NV3500..........4.2 pints
Differential, C205F Front..........3.6 pints
Differential, with 7.25 ring gear Rear..........3.0 pints
Differential, with 8.25 ring gear Rear..........4.4 pints
Differential, with 9.25 ring gear Rear..........4.9 pints
Transfer Case,NV231..........2.5 pints
Transfer Case,NV242..........2.7 pints
1. After refill check oil level
2. With engine automatic transmission operating temperature, shift through all gears. Check fluid level in NEUTRAL and add fluid as needed.
3. DTC'S may be set , reset with DRB III, if necessary
4. With engine automatic transmission operating temperature, shift through all gears. Check fluid level in NEUTRAL and add fluid as needed.
5. DTC'S may be set , reset with DRB III, if necessary
TORQUES
Oil Drain Plug.....25 ft-lbs
Transfer case
Fill Plug.....35 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....35 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission AX-15
Fill Plug.....27 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....27 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission NV3500
Fill Plug.....14-20 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....14-20 ft-lbs
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Steven Roark , Amsoil Dealer , Proud Sponsor of www.DodgeDakotas.com
AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils, Lubricants, Filtration, and Truck Care Products
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Dex
Dodge Dakota
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11/30/2004
07:16:29
| RE: Amsoil - A good deal so Far
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What does this mean? 17 fittings, 0 plugs?
I didn't think my truck had grease fittings.
Previously I've had the oil changed by the dealier & I believe I asked them about greasing the chassis. I though they said the truck doesn't have any grease fittings to service.
Thanks
CHASSIS LUBRICATION (Amsoil Product Codes)
Four-wheel drive
17 Fittings, 0 Plugs..........LB
Amsoil Series 2000 Synthetic Racing Grease (GRG)
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Dr. D
Dodge Dakota
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12/01/2004
00:16:48
| RE: Amsoil - A good deal so Far
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Dex,
Factory service manuals and DIY shop manuals will give you
the location and number of grease fittings that "should" be on a
vehicle.
If a manufacturer installs non-greasable ball joints, tie rods,
universal joints, etc., the manufacturer can still call this a fitting
even though they were too cheap to put one there.
Some vehicle service and repair manuals actually consider door
hinges and hood hinges ....... You guessed it ... "fittings".
Dr. D
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DakotaEnthusiast
12/01/2004
06:34:17
| Amsoil - A good deal so Far - 2000 Dakota V6
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Thank you Dr. D,
I hope (but am not certain) that answered his questions. But THANKS just the same.
Dex,
I don't know the exact answer myself. I am not a licensed mechanic and took that straight from my manual. I am best at answering questions regarding motor, machine, and gear lubrication, and filtration questions ... and don't actually get under many vehicles that often.
I know that Dr. D. has a mechanic license because he has posted that bit of information before so maybe his information is more helpful.
Thanks again Dr. D.
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Steven Roark , Amsoil Dealer , Proud Sponsor of www.DodgeDakotas.com
AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils, Lubricants, Filtration, and Truck Care Products
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wakely
GenIII
12/01/2004
10:15:59
| RE: Amsoil - A good deal so Far
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Does anybody know where the 17 grease fittings are on my 2004 Dakota (if they are grease fittings)?
2004 QC 4X4 4.7L auto Sport
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Jag
Dodge Dakota
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12/01/2004
12:03:30
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I have two fittings on mine, just the outer tie rods. I actually have 6 total, but four of those are from aftermarket MOOG balljoints.
Always a good idea to lubricate upper & lower control arm bushings, sway bar bushings & links, etc. I use a quality spray lubricant. This keeps bushings from cracking and making noise.
And if it matters:
Jeremiah Glisson
Vehicle Maintenance Manager
A.S.E Certified
City of Fernandina Beach, FL
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Dex
Dodge Dakota
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12/01/2004
14:58:59
| RE: Amsoil - A good deal so Far
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Dr. D,
Thanks for the info.
I'll have to get under the truck and look.
I've looked for the grease fittings before but didn't see any.
I don't have a shop manual but one of those manuals you can get at Pepboys-I forgot the name.
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