Rear End Fluid for Dodge Dakota
For a Dodge Dakota, the rear end takes SAE 75w140 gear oil. If the rear axle is equipped with limited slip, it also requires a friction modifier to be added to the gear oil. The capacity for the rear differential is approximately 4.9 pints or almost 2.5 quarts of gear oil, along with the necessary amount of friction modifier for limited slip differentials.
When changing the gear oil, it’s important to remove the differential cover to inspect for any damage inside the differential. This process also provides an opportunity to add the appropriate gear oil and friction modifier, if necessary.
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Contents
- What fluid should never be used in a rear differential?
- What happens if you use the wrong differential fluid?
- What is the difference between 75W 90 and 75W 140 gear oil?
- What happens if you use the wrong diff fluid?
- How do I know which differential fluid to use?
- What type of fluid goes in the rear differential?
- What happens if you put the wrong differential fluid?
- What kind of rear differential fluid does a 1999 Dodge Dakota take?
- What kind of oil do I put in my rear end?
- Can you put ATF in a rear differential?
What fluid should never be used in a rear differential?
Never, under any circumstances, put engine oil in your differential. This will result in devastating damages to your engine. Engine oil is much different than gear oil, mostly it cannot withstand high pressure. Therefore, engine oil should never be used in place of gear oil.
What happens if you use the wrong differential fluid?
They found that whoever replaced the oil in the differential with the wrong viscosity was directly responsible for the damage caused to the front differential assembly and the four-wheel-drive (clutch) assembly.
What is the difference between 75W 90 and 75W 140 gear oil?
A 75W-90 will be thinner at higher oil temperatures than a 75W-140. Both are the same thickness at lower oil temperatures. The 75W-140 is said to have a wider viscosity range – when more accurately it would be a wider temperature range.
What happens if you use the wrong diff fluid?
They found that whoever replaced the oil in the differential with the wrong viscosity was directly responsible for the damage caused to the front differential assembly and the four-wheel-drive (clutch) assembly.
How do I know which differential fluid to use?
The best way to determine which differential fluid is correct for your application is to reference your vehicles owner’s manual. Using the appendix, locate the section under fluids, transmission fluid, transfer case fluid, or lubrication.
What type of fluid goes in the rear differential?
Think engine oil but thicker; it’s similar to fluid that’s used to lubricate manual transmission gears. There are two basic types of differential fluid: Mineral oil, which is a natural, crude oil-based fluid. Synthetic differential fluid, which is created with chemicals and can be fine-tuned for optimal performance.
What happens if you put the wrong differential fluid?
If you replace the current fluid with a fluid that has a different chemistry, you may have a problem that will require replacing most of the parts. The labor and parts would cost more than just replacing the entire transmission with a new one.
What kind of rear differential fluid does a 1999 Dodge Dakota take?
Dodge Dakota 1999, SAE 80W-90 API GL-5 Limited Slip Differential Fluid, 1 Quart by Sta-Lube®. Location: Rear. Viscosity: SAE 80W-90. Oil Type: API GL-5.
What kind of oil do I put in my rear end?
Differential. In this clip we’re going to talk about fluid capacities types of differential fluid. And the appropriate.
Can you put ATF in a rear differential?
Use ATF in your rear differential housing and you very likely soon will find yourself in a pinch. Absolutely. In fact when I was working at the school bus garage we used to use ATF for almost everything. It helped save a lot of money and keep the kids on their way.
