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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Ok bout to do oil change first one since i have owned it what oil should i go with also the transfer case what oil for it and last but not least front and rear diff. fluid aand do they make a good gasket or do i have to use gasket maker and what kind
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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Just get a hold of Heath, our local AMSOIL guy on the site and tell him what your doin. The front and rear Diffs will take the gear oil he sells and the transfer case and tranny will both use the ATF. That's the good part about AMSOIL, the same oils cover several areas of your truck.

As far as motor oil, take your pick. Personally I use Valvoline blue Diesel oil just because the price is right and it is the Cummins recommended motor oil. My truck won't hold synthetic in the engine, way to much leakage.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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ok thanks
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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I agree I run amsoil front to rear in my truck front and rear diffs take 75-90 severe gear, the trans and transfer case take synthetic universal trans fluid, and the amsoil heavy duty diesel and marine oil 15-40 which has tons of zinc and phosphorus in it. I have it in both my dodges and the wifes accord.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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yea i have rotella in it now for motor oil what kinda changes do you think i might see and could that help my MPGs

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is there any thing other than amsoil that i can run in my transfercase i think it might be low and i am short on cash right now
 

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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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ATF+4 for the t-case.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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thanks how many quarts does it and the motor take
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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2 or 3 qts for the t-case and the engine holds 12qts (3 gallons) The owners manuel says 11qts but I have used 12 in all 4 trucks since new with no problems.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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ok thats cool
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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If funds are tight and your just talkin about toppin it off go to the farm store and buy whatever they have.
 
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