2001 Dodge Truck 2001 DODGE 1500

2001 DODGE TRUCK
130,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MJASKOSKI
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How do I check the oil in my rear axel ?
what kind of oil do I use to change it & how much ?
Sep 10, 2009 at 5:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There is a rubber plug on the rear of the cover. Remove it and the gear lube should be to the top of the bottom of the hole. To service, remove the cover, drain all gear lube and clean as much as you can. I believe it takes a standard GL-5 gear lube, but confirm that with the parts store.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
Oct 7, 2009 at 3:53 AM
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