Edward You want to use a GL-4 rated diff oil, this can be hard to find sometimes. You might have to order it from an autoparts store if not in stock, it is not very common-DONT let them tell you GL-5 is a newer version, it has nothing to do with new/old, but compatible metal materials. You should also be able to find a suction pump at any auto parts source too, but they are not usually under $10, more like $15. They don't last very long either when they are cheap. (but long enough for the avearge DIY). Dexron III is the same as Dexron now a days. You might want to add a stop leak to the PS system, when I changed my fluid last month to Mobil 1 ATF it developped a slight leak. I have heard that LUCAS makes a great stop le |
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