Dodge 2008 Dakota User Manual
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Chassis
Component
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission
Mopar
ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission (NV 3500)
Mopar
Manual Transmission Fluid, part number 4874464
Transfer Case
Mopar
ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Front and Rear Axles
SAE 75W-90 Multipurpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant. Limited-Slip Rear
Axles Require Mopar
limited slip additive. Four (4) ounces (118 ml)
should be added to the gear lubricant whenever a fluid change is made.
Rear Axle Fluid for Trailer Towing
For all trailer towing or heavy duty applications, replace the factory fill
rear axle fluid with Mopar
Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-
8985)
Brake Master Cylinder
Mopar
DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4. Use only recommended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir
Mopar
ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Steering Linkage
Mopar
Multi-Mileage Lubricant 5
Ball Joints
Mopar
Multi-Mileage Lubricant 5
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE