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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 03:35 PM
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I just done with changing the diff fluid on my dodge Dakota slt v6 2000, and the fluid capacity info said 4.9qts, but when I filled it only came out to like 3qts, is this normal? this is the first time I done this change. can anyone tell me whats going on?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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My guess is that it calls for 4.9 pints. 4.9 quarts is way too much.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 06:54 PM
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I found that out at the auto parts store, ha ha! But thanks for the info.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 07:24 PM
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You should update your existing threads instead of creating new ones.... : )
 
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