What do you guys advise for coolant for me to use after I drain the factory stuff?…I do know the stuff in it now is green. Also what do you advise for transmission and rear end oil..I plan on changing those out also. Thanks guys.
Coolant advice for a gen 2
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4bangerviperjr
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My OEM coolant was the green 3 year, unless you have a 00 or newer than I believe factory fill is the orange 5 year. I converted my 98 to orange 5 year after flushing the system 3 times with distilled water (including draining the block).
As for the transmission fluid, most guys seem to be using ATF+4 (which is a mopar approved alternative). You can also use a synthetic gear oil 75w-85, but make CERTAIN that it is GL-4. GL-5 will cause damage to the softer metal components. The atf will be a bit nicer to shift when cold, but the gear oil will hold up a bit better under tracking condition.
And the rear differential uses 75 W/140 (MS-8985) and A container of Mopar Gear Additive (friction modifier) should also be added after a lubricant change.
As for the transmission fluid, most guys seem to be using ATF+4 (which is a mopar approved alternative). You can also use a synthetic gear oil 75w-85, but make CERTAIN that it is GL-4. GL-5 will cause damage to the softer metal components. The atf will be a bit nicer to shift when cold, but the gear oil will hold up a bit better under tracking condition.
And the rear differential uses 75 W/140 (MS-8985) and A container of Mopar Gear Additive (friction modifier) should also be added after a lubricant change.
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I pretty much agree with everything 4banger said, Nice looking car by the way!
