fluids, what kind and how much?

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I don't have an owners manual so i thought I'd ask here. I'm going a major tune up and wanted to make sure I get all the right kind of liquids can someone please tell me what kind and how much I need of

Coolant
Brake fluid
Power steering
Transmission
Transfer case
Front axle
Rear axle
And the most important blinker fluid!
 

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1998-1999 Manual

CAPACITIES
Engine oil, with filter
V10, 8.0L - 7 quarts
V8, 5.9L - 5 quarts
V8, 5.2L - 5 quarts
V6, 3.9L - 4.5 quarts
Cooling System, Initial Fill
V10 - 26.5 quarts
V8 - 20 quarts
Automatic Transmission, 46RE Initial Fill..........4.1 quarts
Automatic Transmission, 47RE Initial Fill..........4.1 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
4 speed 46RE..........11.7 quarts
4 speed 47RE..........17 quarts
Manual Transmission, NV1500.................................4.7 pints
Manual Transmission, NV4500.................................8.1 pints
Manual Transmission, NV5600.................................9.6 pints
Manual Transmission, NV3500 4WD..........................4.3 pints
Manual Transmission, NV3500 2WD..........................4.9 pints
Differential, 4WD With Dana 44 Front (216-FBI).........4.8 pints
Differential, 4WD With Dana 60 Front (248-FBI).........8.5 pints
Differential, 2WD With Dana 60 Rear (248-RBI)..........6.4 pints
Differential, 2WD With Dana 70 Rear (267-RBI).............7 pints
Differential, 2WD With Dana 80 Rear (286-RBI)..........6.8 pints
Differential, 4WD With Dana 60 Rear (248-RBI)..........7.5 pints
Differential, 4WD With Dana 70 Rear (267-RBI)..........7.7 pints
Differential, 4WD With Dana 80 Rear (286-RBI)........10.2 pints
Transfer Case, NV241HD W/ PTO..........................10.4 pints
Transfer Case, NP231, 233....................................2.6 pints
Transfer Case, NV242, 244....................................2.8 pints


Motor Oil - 239 V6, 318 and 360 V8:
Our trucks are take a multi viscosities such as 10W-30 or 5W-30 motor oil that is API Service Grade Certified. An Energy Conserving type oil is reccomended.
10W-30 is preferred from 0*F and up. 5W-30 can be used from 32*F and colder.

Transmission Fluid:
ATF+4. DO Not use anything else! And ATF+4 is FULLY SYNTHETIC.

Transfer Case Fluid - NV231HD and NV241:
ATF+4. The reason it doesnt take gear fluid is because if the seal between the transmission and transfer case starts to leak, the transmission wouldnt get contaminated by gear fluid, but instead ATF+4.

Front Axle Gear Fluid - Dana 44 and Dana 60:
SAE 75W-140 Synthetic gear fluid that meets MIL-L-2105C and API GL 5 Specifications

Rear Axle Gear Fluid - Chrysler 9.25, Dana 60, 70, and 80:
80W-90 gear lubricant in normal conditions
75W-140 Synthetic gear lubricant for heavy duty or trailer towing intended uses.
Both must meet same specifications as above

Power Steering Fluid - All models:
Mopar MS 5931 or equivalent.

Brake Fluid - All Models:
DOT 3.
 
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How can I tell what transmission I have and transfer case?
I Google my vin and it just says 4speed auto but didn't say
46 or 47 re. And sand with my transfer case.
 

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46re and if its a half ton it should be a 231 unless its been swapped.. if you suspect it may have been swapped crawl under it and check the tag on the drivers rear side of t-case.. its close to the fill and drain plugs that you will be looking for anyway
 
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