Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Total Fluid Replacement ???

[gwizpro]

HI, Just got my truck about 4 months ago and have done a few bombs. Don't know how truck was treated before me but I want to change all the fluids. From the posts I've seen it appears Amsoil is the preferred type.



QUESTION IS: What do I get for my truck and how much. I will have the radiator flushed by a local shop. , But will do the rest myself. I added a profile on what I have done so far to the truck if that helps.



Thanks all for any information i can get. .



The RackMan

 

[jlhartak]

The Amsoil product selection guide specifies the following lubes for your "97" TD:



Engine: Synthetic Diesel & Marine Oil SAE 15W-40 or Series 3000 HDD SAE 5W-30. Capacity: 10qts. Amsoil Oil filter: SDF 80



Transmission: ATF Synthetic. Trans. capacity is listed as 4qts. but that doesn't include the torque converter. check the TDR forum for the procedure to change ATF fluid.



Transfer case: ATF Synthetic. Capacity NV241 5pts. NV241HD 6. 5pts.



Differentials: Synthetic Gear Lube SAE 75W-90, Series 2000 SGL SAE 75W-90, Series 2000 SGL SAE 75W-140. Don't forget the LS additive if applicable. Front Dana 60 capacity: 7. 6pts. Rear Dana 70 capacity: 7. 8pts. Don't overfill! Specs call for 1/4" below plug on 60's and 3/4" on 70's.



Hope this helps.

 

[gwizpro]

Super and Many thanks: J. Hart...



Will be doing the changes this weekend.



Have a Great Day!!!



The RackMan

 

[Elite1]

re: amsol synthetic ATF

Originally posted by jlhartak

The Amsoil product selection guide specifies the following lubes for your "97" TD:



Engine: Synthetic Diesel & Marine Oil SAE 15W-40 or Series 3000 HDD SAE 5W-30. Capacity: 10qts. Amsoil Oil filter: SDF 80



Transmission: ATF Synthetic. Trans. capacity is listed as 4qts. but that doesn't include the torque converter. check the TDR forum for the procedure to change ATF fluid.



Transfer case: ATF Synthetic. Capacity NV241 5pts. NV241HD 6. 5pts.



Differentials: Synthetic Gear Lube SAE 75W-90, Series 2000 SGL SAE 75W-90, Series 2000 SGL SAE 75W-140. Don't forget the LS additive if applicable. Front Dana 60 capacity: 7. 6pts. Rear Dana 70 capacity: 7. 8pts. Don't overfill! Specs call for 1/4" below plug on 60's and 3/4" on 70's.



Hope this helps.

I noticed that the Mobil1 synthetic ATF is recommended on every auto trans. except Chrysler/Dodge products... I also read another thread somewhere here quoting a trans. shop recommending not to use the amsol syn. ATF... . I'd make double sure before installing... . these trannys are finicky enough!

 

[jlhartak]

The Amsoil ATF has been reformulated to meet the Chrysler ATF+4 specs. : it has been that way for about two years, prior to that it did not meet the Chrysler spec. that may be the reason it wasn't recommended.

 

[fest3er]

You didn't say how many miles on the truck. So, if you are over 90K or so, you should replace the brake fluid. And it wouldn't hurt to replace the P/S fluid with synthetic, too.

Fest3er