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Lubrication Specifications

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

Material Condition Specification
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Less Than 100°F (38°C) To Over -20°F (-29°C) SAE 5W-30: API SH
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Above 0°F (-18°C) Above 100°F (38°C) SAE 10W-30: API SH
Engine Coolant All Ethylene-Glycol Antifreeze
Transfer Case Oil All SAE 75W-90: API GL-4 Or API GL-5
Automatic Transmission Fluid All ATF DEXRON III Or D-II
Differential Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0°F (-18°C) SAE 90: API GL-5
Differential Oil Ambient Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C) SAE 80W or 80W-90 API GL-5
Brake Fluid All DOT 3
Wheel Bearing Lubrication All Lithium Base Wheel Bearing Grease NLGI No. 2
Steering Knuckles Lubrication All Molybdenum-Disulfide Lithium Base Chassis Grease NLGI No. 2
Propeller Shaft Lubrication All Lithium Base Wheel Bearing Grease NLGI No. 2
Power Steering Fluid All DEXRON II or III ATF
(1) SAE 5W-30 Preferred