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Fluid Type Specifications

Transmission and Drivetrain
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Used in (Trans) Dexron III type ATF
Fluid Used in (Transfer) Dexron III type ATF

Manual Transmission
Gear Oil (Front Diff. Included) API Class (GL-5)
SAE Viscosity (0 to 104 deg.F and above) 90 SAE

Front/Rear Differential
Fluid Used in (Final Reduction) API Class (GL-5)


Front Differential SAE Viscosity
-22 to 104 deg.F and above 85W
86 to -22 deg.F and lower 80W
-22 deg.F and lower to 104 deg.F and above 80W-90

Rear Differential SAE Viscosity
86 to -22 deg.F and lower 80W
-22 and lower to 104 deg.F and above 75W-90

Note: Use the fluids specified. Do not mix two different kinds or makes of fluid.
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