Do you know how much oil I need for the differential and is there a certain type I should get?
Oct 19, 2020 at 11:56 AM
Differential oil type and amount needed?
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Good afternoon,
I attached the procedure as well as the type of oil and the amount required for you below.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/differential-gear-oil-fluid-check
Roy
LUID DRAIN AND FILL
NOTE: Note: The fluid required for use in this axle is Mopar Synthetic Gear and Axle Lubricant 75W-140.
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1. Drive the vehicle until the differential lubricant is at the normal operating temperature.
2. With vehicle in neutral, position and raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove rear axle drain plug and drain lubricant completely from the axle.
4. Install drain plug and tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
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5. Remove fill plug (1) and fill rear axle with 1.4 L (1.5 qts.) Mopar Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant 75W140.
6. Install fill plug and tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
I attached the procedure as well as the type of oil and the amount required for you below.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/differential-gear-oil-fluid-check
Roy
LUID DRAIN AND FILL
NOTE: Note: The fluid required for use in this axle is Mopar Synthetic Gear and Axle Lubricant 75W-140.
imageOpen In New TabZoom/Print
1. Drive the vehicle until the differential lubricant is at the normal operating temperature.
2. With vehicle in neutral, position and raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove rear axle drain plug and drain lubricant completely from the axle.
4. Install drain plug and tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
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5. Remove fill plug (1) and fill rear axle with 1.4 L (1.5 qts.) Mopar Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant 75W140.
6. Install fill plug and tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
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Oct 19, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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