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1999 Dodge and Ram Durango 3.9 X, 4WDSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/o Rear AC 5.50 OZS. 0.16 L PAG 100 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Rear A/C 8.00 OZS. 0.23 L PAG 100 S
Air Cond Refrigerant Front & Rear A/C 2.00 LBS. 0.9 KG R-134a S
Air Cond Refrigerant Front A/C 1.75 LBS. 0.79 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 3.9L Eng 20.30 PTS. 9.6 L Automatic Transmission Fluid Plus 3 or Automatic Transmission Fluid Plus 3 Type 7176 S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil 4WD Front 3.00 PTS. 1.41 L SAE 80W-90 Multipurpose Type GL-5 Gear Oil Fluid level should be 3/4" below the filler hole plug. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,8 1/4" 4.40 PTS. 2.08 L SAE 80W-90 Multipurpose Type GL-5 Gear Oil Add Hypoid Gear Oil Additive Friction Modifier whenever a fluid change is made. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,9 1/4" 4.90 PTS. 2.31 L SAE 80W-90 Multipurpose Type GL-5 Gear Oil Add Hypoid Gear Oil Additive Friction Modifier whenever a fluid change is made. S
Engine Coolant 14.30 QTS. 13.53 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water S
Engine Oil 3.9L Eng w/Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L API - SAE 5W-30 S
Engine Oil 3.9L Eng w/o Filter 3.50 QTS. 3.31 L API - SAE 5W-30 S
Fuel Tank 25.00 GALS. 94.63 L S
Power Steering Fluid 2.50 PTS. 1.18 L Power Steering Fluid (MS5931) Refer to Chrysler's TSB No. 19-005-03. S
Transfer Case Fluid T/Case Mfr CD NV231 2.50 PTS. 1.18 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III or Automatic Transmission Fluid Plus 3 Type 7176 S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Windshield Antifreeze Not radiator antifreeze. Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S
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