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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Capacities

FLUID CAPACITIES

Application (1) Quantity
Crankcase (2)
2.4L 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
4.0L 6.0 Qts. (5.7L)
Cooling System
2.4L 9.0 Qts. (8.5L)
4.0L 10.5 Qts. (9.9L)
Automatic Transmission
42RLE (3)
Drain & Fill 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Dry Fill 8.8 Qts. (8.3L)
Manual Transmission
NV1500 (4) 2.4 Qts. (2.3L)
NV3550 (4) 2.1 Qts. (2.0L)
Axles
Front
Model 181 FBI (5) 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
Model 216 RBI (5) 4.0 (1.9L)
Rear
Model 194 RBI (6) 3.5 Pts. (1.7L)
Model 216 RBI (6) 4.0 Pts. (1.9L)
Power Steering (7) N/A
Transfer Case
NV231 (3) 2.2 Pts. (1.0L)
NV241 (3) 4.2 Pts. (2.0L)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate.
(2) Includes oil filter. Use 10W-30 (preferred) or 5W-30.
(3) Mopar® ATF +4, Type 9602 fluid only.
(4) Mopar® Manual Transmission Lubricant (4874464).
(5) Use SAE 80W-90 API GL-5. For heavy-duty or trailer tow, use SAE 75W-140 synthetic gear lubricant.
(6) Use SAE 80W-90 API GL-5. For heavy-duty or trailer tow, use SAE 75W-140 synthetic gear lubricant. With Trac-Lok, add 4 ounces of friction modifier.
(7) Use only Mopar® power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid.