LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
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FLUID TYPES
DESCRIPTION
PARTS AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID - NAG1
. 1
AXLE FLUID
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BRAKE FLUID
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
HOAT COOLANT
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ENGINE OIL - DIESEL ENGINES
. . . . . . . . . . . 3
FUEL REQUIREMENTS - DIESEL ENGINE
. . . 4
POWER STEERING FLUID
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OPERATION - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FLUID CAPACITIES
SPECIFICATIONS - FLUID CAPACITIES
. . . . . . . 5
FLUID FILL/CHECK LOCATIONS
INSPECTION - FLUID FILL/CHECK
LOCATIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HOISTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HOISTING
. . . . . . . . 5
JUMP STARTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - JUMP STARTING
. . 6
TOWING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOWING
. . . . . . . . . 7
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
DESCRIPTION
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION
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FLUID TYPES
DESCRIPTION
PARTS AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Lubricating grease is rated for quality and usage
by the NLGI. All approved products have the NLGI
symbol (Fig. 1) on the label. At the bottom NLGI
symbol is the usage and quality identification letters.
Wheel bearing lubricant is identified by the letter
“G”. Chassis lubricant is identified by the latter “L”.
The letter following the usage letter indicates the
quality of the lubricant. The following symbols indi-
cate the highest quality.
When service is required, DaimlerChrysler Corpo-
ration recommends that only MOPAR
t
brand parts,
lubricants and chemicals be used. MOPAR
t
provides
the
best
engineered
products
for
servicing
DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID - NAG1
NOTE: Refer to Service Procedures in this group for
fluid level checking procedures.
Use ATF approved to MB 236.10, MB 236.12, such
as Shell ATF 3403/M-115, MOPAR
t
part number
05127382AA, Fuchs/Shell ATF 3353, or equivalent.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is red in color
when new. The ATF is dyed red so it can be identified
from other fluids used in the vehicle such as engine
oil or antifreeze. The red color is not permanent and
is not an indicator of fluid condition. As the vehicle is
driven, the ATF will begin to look darker in color and
may eventually become brown. This is normal.
FLUID ADDITIVES
DaimlerChrysler strongly recommends against the
addition of any fluids to the transmission, other than
those automatic transmission fluids listed above.
Exceptions to this policy are the use of special dyes
to aid in detecting fluid leaks.
Various “special” additives and supplements exist
that claim to improve shift feel and/or quality. These
additives and others also claim to improve converter
clutch operation and inhibit overheating, oxidation,
varnish, and sludge. These claims have not been sup-
ported to the satisfaction of DaimlerChrysler and
these additives must not be used. The use of trans-
mission “sealers” should also be avoided, since they
may adversely affect the integrity of transmission
seals.
Fig. 1 NLGI Symbol
1 - WHEEL BEARINGS
2 - CHASSIS LUBRICATION
3 - CHASSIS AND WHEEL BEARINGS
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