Genii; Description - Axle; Description - Manual Transmission; Description - Automatic Transmission Fluid - Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual

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FLUID TYPES (Continued)
must always be a minimum of 44 percent, year-
round in all climates. If percentage is lower, engine
parts may be eroded by cavitation. Maximum protec-
tion against freezing is provided with a 68 percent
antifreeze concentration, which prevents freezing
down to -67.7°C (-90°F). A higher percentage will
freeze at a warmer temperature. Also, a higher per-
centage of antifreeze can cause the engine to over-
heat because specific heat of antifreeze is lower than
that of water.
CAUTION: Richer antifreeze mixtures cannot be
measured with normal field equipment and can
cause problems associated with 100 percent ethyl-
ene-glycol.
COOLANT SELECTION AND ADDITIVES
NOTE: Refer to the vehicle's coolant bottle to iden-
tify HOAT or Non-HOAT coolant. Non-HOAT coolant
is green in color.
The use of aluminum cylinder blocks, cylinder
heads and water pumps requires special corrosion
protection. Only Mopar
Year/100,000 Mile Formula (glycol base coolant with
corrosion inhibitors called HOAT, for Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) is recommended. This coolant
offers the best engine cooling without corrosion when
mixed with 50% distilled water to obtain to obtain a
freeze point of -37°C (-35°F). If it loses color or
becomes contaminated, drain, flush, and replace with
fresh properly mixed coolant solution.
CAUTION: Do not use coolant additives that are
claimed to improve engine cooling.
DESCRIPTION - TRANSFER CASE - NV241

GENII

Recommended lubricant for the NV241 GENII
transfer case is Mopar
mission Fluid.
DESCRIPTION - TRANSFER CASE - NV271
Recommended lubricant for the NV271 transfer
case is Mopar ATF +4, Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
DESCRIPTION - TRANSFER CASE - NV243
Recommended lubricant for the NV243 transfer case
is Mopar ATF +4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
DESCRIPTION - TRANSFER CASE - NV273
Recommended lubricant for the NV273 transfer case
is Mopar ATF +4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Antifreeze/Coolant,
ATF +4, Automatic Trans-

DESCRIPTION - AXLE

NOTE: DaimlerChrysler recommends using Mopar
lubricants or lubricants of equal quality.
FRONT AXLE
• C205F - Mopar Gear Lubricant 75W-90
• 9 1/4 AA - Mopar
75W-90
REAR AXLE
• 9 1/4 - Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant 75W-140
• 10 1/2 AA - Mopar
75W-90
• 11 1/2 AA - Mopar
75W-90
NOTE: Trac-Lok
Additive in the lubricant. Trac-Rite™ differentials
DO NOT require Limited Slip Additive.

DESCRIPTION - MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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NOTE: DaimlerChrysler recommends using Mopar
lubricants or lubricants of equal quality.
• NV3500 - Mopar Manual Transmission Lubricant
• NV4500 - Mopar
Transmission Lubricant
• NV5600 - Mopar
cant
DESCRIPTION - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID
NOTE: Refer to Service Procedures in this group for
fluid level checking procedures.
Mopar ATF +4, Automatic Transmission Fluid is
the recommended fluid for DaimlerChrysler auto-
matic transmissions.
Dexron II fluid IS NOT recommended. Clutch
chatter can result from the use of improper
fluid.
Mopar ATF +4, Automatic Transmission Fluid
when new is red in color. The ATF is dyed red so it
can be identified from other fluids used in the vehicle
such as engine oil or antifreeze. The red color is not
permanent and is not an indicator of fluid condition.
As the vehicle is driven, the ATF will begin to look
darker in color and may eventually become brown.
This is normal. ATF+4 also has a unique odor that
may change with age. Consequently, odor and color
cannot be used to indicate the fluid condition or the
need for a fluid change.
Synthetic Gear Lubricant
Synthetic Gear Lubricant
Synthetic Gear Lubricant
differentials require Limited Slip
Synthetic 75W85 Manual
Manual Transmission Lubri-
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