Diff Fluid and Tranny Fluid Recommendation Please?

[cfiiman]

I have a 94' and am planning to change the diff/tranny fluids and wanted to know the best type of each. I did a search both here and the alley and didn't find what I was looking for and what I did find only confused me b/c of the debating.

According to my service manual the tranny uses Dexron IIE and the differential fluid calls for Mopar Synthetic Axle Lube SAE 75 W/140 (MS-8985) are these still correct or is there "newer technology" stuff I should be using.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Steve-Indy]

Moper'e Dexron II-e & III (both red) have been replaced by Mopar's ATF+4 in the tranny. If you are bothered by NGR (Neutral Gear Rattle) now or after you add ATF+4 (red)...you can consider Mopar Synthetic Manual Transmission Lubricant 75W-85 (a clear fluid... rebranded Castrol Syntroq 75W-85) as covered in the May 1998 TSB for NGR.You are correct on the diff fluid...but do not forget to add the 4 ounces of Mopar Limited Slip Additive 04318060 AB.

 

[cfiiman]

Steve, thanks, is there a non-oem brand people generally use instead of Mopar (i.e. castrol, valvoline, pensoil, mobil 1, etc.etc.)?

 

[KNG SNKE]

Contact tator. He will ship everything to you and you will know its good. He has a soft spot for red owners.

 

[cfiiman]

Great, I didn't know Chuck sent fluids, will do!

 

[Grisoman]

You are correct on the diff fluid...but do not forget to add the 4 ounces of Mopar Limited Slip Additive 04318060 AB.

What is the additive ratio? I've looked through the service manual and can't seem to find the diff capacity. I'm doing a top off, so I need to premix the slip additive.

 

[Grisoman]

http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/644167-Differential-Fluid-Change?highlight=diff+fluid

Nevermind . . . .

 

[jdeft1]

Timely thread. I'll be doing my '94 in a month or two...

I need to do all the fluids this winter.

 

[Grisoman]

I need to do all the fluids this winter.

A 3/8 inch hex key I had for caliper servicing on another vehicle worked great for the diff fill plug.