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Old 03-04-2009, 11:22 AM
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I am going to replace the fluids in the rear diff with Redline 75W/90 & the dodge additive for LS. But I also want to change the fluids in the T-Case and Front Diff as well. I assume the front diff just takes 75W/90 gear oil with NO additive correct? Also, what goes in the T-case - ATF???

If ATF, which redline ATF should I use from this list - https://www.redlineoil.com/products_...p?categoryID=8 ??

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Old 03-04-2009, 12:06 PM
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Just use mopar ATF + 4 in the t-case and 75-90 for the diffs. I use mobil 1 in the diff's and they have the additive in them for the limited slip already. A lot of the guys on the forum will still say to use the additive and it won't hurt anything if you do, but I have nearly 30k miles on this last fluid change with no problems whatsoever.
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 04:58 PM
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Can anybody tell me the fluid quantities needed for the front & rear diffs and the transfer case? I don't have my manuals at the moment. Thanks
 
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No year and engine? Can't help ya unless you can tell us what you have.

+1 on what Green said! I would still install the friction modifier unless you don't have LS. Mobil kicks Arss......
 
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Sorry... I have a 99 D 5.9L 4X4. I really like Redline products so I'll stick with them. The rear diff is limited slip so I will also use the additive.

Last night I went to pick up the Redline D4 ATF (for the T-Case) from the only store in my state that stocks Redline oils however they only had one can left. So I ended up buying 2 quarts of Royal Purple Max ATF (http://www.royalpurple.com/transmission-fluid.html). Is this stuff ok for the T-Case?
 
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NO and NO!

They say they can swich out:
Chrysler: ATF+, ATF+2, ATF+3, ATF+4 Max ATF

I call bullsh*t! This is just another milti-vehical transmission fluid and it is NOT suppost to be there.

Many TSB's inform information about this type of fluid and not to use it. Only use ATF+3 type 7176 which is regular of AFT+4 which is Fully Synthetic.

If this is what you want to use, more power to you.
 
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What he said....
 
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Ok thanks for the info. I'll go return that royal purple ATF and get the normal ATF+4. Thanks
 
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You'll be better off!

Besides, ATF+4 is Fully Synthetic anyway!!!!!!!!!!
 



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