fluid change in diffs
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#13
RE: fluid change in diffs
I alsointend to put Amsoil Severe Gear in my differentials when the time comes. I heard that Dodge actuallyfills the diffs withsynthetic oil at the factory. It's hard to believe there would be that much difference between Amsoil gear oil and any other synthetic gear oil, but maybe it really is a superior oil.
Can anyone out there confirm that Dodge uses synthetic gear oil at the factory? I can't remember where I heard it but I think it was an online forum, either TDR or this one.
Can anyone out there confirm that Dodge uses synthetic gear oil at the factory? I can't remember where I heard it but I think it was an online forum, either TDR or this one.
#14
RE: fluid change in diffs
it is true. . .the only fluid that is not "synthetic" from the factory is the engine oil. the type of synthetics that are used from the factory are actualy a group III, which is actualy a petroleum base synthetic blend(I hope I got my termonology correct there)
pulled this off the net
amsoil is a group V oil, which basicaly means it is a pure synthetic white oils, esters, silicones, and polyalkylene glycols. yea, I pulled a little of that off the internets as well
basicaly group III oils are highly processed petroleum oils and are still prode to alot of chemical reactions breaking the oil base down. where as group V are purely synthesized and do not chemicaly react like the other group type bases.
pulled this off the net
Group III base oils are subjected to the highest refining levels and while they originate from crude oil, they are chemically rearranged to offer molecular uniformity and stability for very good performance in a wide range of lubricating properties. They are commonly marketed as synthetic or mixed with lower group base oils and marketed as semi-synthetic products. Group III base oil products are increasing in popularity.
basicaly group III oils are highly processed petroleum oils and are still prode to alot of chemical reactions breaking the oil base down. where as group V are purely synthesized and do not chemicaly react like the other group type bases.
#17
RE: fluid change in diffs
ORIGINAL: Drew
yea, that will be fine. . .I'm running amsoil 75-90 right now and it is a VAST improvement over stock. there is also a 75-110 out there as well that is supposed to be even better.
yea, that will be fine. . .I'm running amsoil 75-90 right now and it is a VAST improvement over stock. there is also a 75-110 out there as well that is supposed to be even better.
#18
RE: fluid change in diffs
ORIGINAL: jimmydaleo
Anyone know the capacity of the front and rear with stock covers? 2005 2500.
Anyone know the capacity of the front and rear with stock covers? 2005 2500.
#19
RE: fluid change in diffs
ORIGINAL: Bigriver
Hey Jimmy, Yesterday I dropped the front ( stock ) differencial pan, wiped it out clean, and re-installed the pan. I used Amsoil Severe Gear 75-110 synthetic and it took right at 3 quarts. When I changed out my rear pan with the larger ATS pan last month, it took about 5 quarts. Hope that this info helps.
ORIGINAL: jimmydaleo
Anyone know the capacity of the front and rear with stock covers? 2005 2500.
Anyone know the capacity of the front and rear with stock covers? 2005 2500.