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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996NEON L4-2.0L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSFLUID TYPE SPECIFICATIONSMAINTENANCE
1996 Dodge and Ram Neon L4-2.0L SOHC
Maintenance
1996 Dodge and Ram Neon L4-2.0L SOHCSECTION Maintenance
KEY TO LUBRICATION ABBREVIATIONS
NOTE: Some manufacturer lubricant names may differ from the following list. If the manufacturer does not recommend a specific lubricant, use the following.
AF Dexron(r)-III Automatic Transmission Fluid
AP ATF-PLUS(r) Automatic Transmission Fluid
BJ Suspension Lubricant
BL Brake Lubricant
CC Motor Oil, API Service CC
CD Motor Oil, API Service CD
CE Motor Oil, API Service CE
CF-4 Motor Oil, API Service CF-4
DC Distributor Cam Lubricant
EC Ethylene Glycol Coolant
EP Extreme Pressure Gear Oil
FA Automatic Transmission Fluid, Type F
GC Wheel Bearing Grease, NLGI Classification GC
GF-1 Motor Oil, API Service GF-1 (Starburst)
GL-1 Gear Oil, API Service GL-1
GL-4 Gear Oil, API Service GL-4
GL-5 Gear Oil, API Service GL-5
GL-5* GL-5 Gear Oil for Limited Slip Differentials
GLS Gear Lubricant, Special
HB Hydraulic Brake Fluid, SAE J1703, DOT-3 or 4
HBH Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Extra Heavy Duty
HG High Temperature Grease
HP Hypoid Gear Oil
HP* Hypoid Gear Oil for Limited Slip or Traction-Lok Differentials
LB Chassis Grease, NLGI Classification LB
LL Steering Linkage Lubricant
LM Lithium Multipurpose Grease
MA Mercon(r) Automatic Transmission Fluid
MH Manifold Heat Riser Solvent
MO Motor Oil, Any API Service Classification
PC Carburetor Cleaner
PS Power Steering Fluid
SF Motor Oil, API service SF
SG Motor Oil, API service SG
SH Motor Oil, API service SH
SLF Special Lubricant - Fluid
SLS Special Lubricant - Spray
WB Wheel Bearing Grease
NOTE: Some manufacturer lubricant names may differ from the following list. If the manufacturer does not recommend a specific lubricant, use the following.
AF Dexron(r)-III Automatic Transmission Fluid
AP ATF-PLUS(r) Automatic Transmission Fluid
BJ Suspension Lubricant
BL Brake Lubricant
CC Motor Oil, API Service CC
CD Motor Oil, API Service CD
CE Motor Oil, API Service CE
CF-4 Motor Oil, API Service CF-4
DC Distributor Cam Lubricant
EC Ethylene Glycol Coolant
EP Extreme Pressure Gear Oil
FA Automatic Transmission Fluid, Type F
GC Wheel Bearing Grease, NLGI Classification GC
GF-1 Motor Oil, API Service GF-1 (Starburst)
GL-1 Gear Oil, API Service GL-1
GL-4 Gear Oil, API Service GL-4
GL-5 Gear Oil, API Service GL-5
GL-5* GL-5 Gear Oil for Limited Slip Differentials
GLS Gear Lubricant, Special
HB Hydraulic Brake Fluid, SAE J1703, DOT-3 or 4
HBH Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Extra Heavy Duty
HG High Temperature Grease
HP Hypoid Gear Oil
HP* Hypoid Gear Oil for Limited Slip or Traction-Lok Differentials
LB Chassis Grease, NLGI Classification LB
LL Steering Linkage Lubricant
LM Lithium Multipurpose Grease
MA Mercon(r) Automatic Transmission Fluid
MH Manifold Heat Riser Solvent
MO Motor Oil, Any API Service Classification
PC Carburetor Cleaner
PS Power Steering Fluid
SF Motor Oil, API service SF
SG Motor Oil, API service SG
SH Motor Oil, API service SH
SLF Special Lubricant - Fluid
SLS Special Lubricant - Spray
WB Wheel Bearing Grease
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.