Common questions

What kind of transmission fluid does a 1989 Ford Ranger take?

What kind of transmission fluid does a 1989 Ford Ranger take?

Ford Ranger Automatic Transmission 1989, Dexron III (G)/Mercon V Automatic Transmission Fluid by Febi®.

What weight oil is transmission fluid?

Transmission Fluid is essentially thin hydraulic oil. In order to effectively lubricate the delicate parts of the system, the viscosity of the oil is kept low – generally around 0W/5 or 5W/10. Most importantly it needs to be relatively free flowing in order to transmit power from the engine to the transmission.

What kind of oil do I need for a manual transmission?

Below find the answer to what fluid do I need. It is important to use the correct fluid oil in you manual transmission, the vehicle manufacturers have done extensive testing to specify the correct fluid. The oil is designed to reduce friction and provide necessary cooling. Information is provide for most vehicles.

What’s the difference between 90 and 140 gear oils?

Gear oils are normally tested around 100 degrees Celsius. The second half of each number, whether it be the 90 or 140 simply refers to the viscosity at 210 degrees Fahrenheit. The 90 being between 14 cSt (centiStokes) and 25 cSt and 140 being between 25 cSt and 43 cSt at 210 degrees Fahrenheit.

How often should you change the oil in a Porsche 911?

If the car is used primarily for short trips in slow moving traffic, or routinely operated aggressively, the oil should be changed at shorter intervals (3,000 mile intervals). Engine oil and filter, changing — Run engine for a few minutes to warm oil. Turn engine off.

Can a leaking transmission cause an oil change?

If your transmission is not leaking we recommended that it be checked at each oil change and topped off. Beware that vibration caused by “out of balance” drive shafts can damage rear seals in both the transmission and transfer case, causing fluid leaks and ultimate damage to bearings and other critical parts.

Below find the answer to what fluid do I need. It is important to use the correct fluid oil in you manual transmission, the vehicle manufacturers have done extensive testing to specify the correct fluid. The oil is designed to reduce friction and provide necessary cooling. Information is provide for most vehicles.

What was the curb weight of a 1989 GMC Sierra?

The C/K 1500 comes in two cabin types: regular and extended. The curb weight varies between 3,692 and 4,912 pounds, depending on the Sierra’s options, engine and trim. 1989 GMC Sierra C/K 2500 The 1989 Sierra C/K 2500 is designed for medium-duty use and provides a greater payload and towing capacity than the 1500 series.

If your transmission is not leaking we recommended that it be checked at each oil change and topped off. Beware that vibration caused by “out of balance” drive shafts can damage rear seals in both the transmission and transfer case, causing fluid leaks and ultimate damage to bearings and other critical parts.

What kind of engine did Ford have in 1989?

1989 Ford F-Series Model Lineup All models and styles carried over from 1988 – Custom, XL, and XLT Lariat for the trim levels and Regular Cab, SuperCab, or Crew Cab for the styles. All beds were Styleside, with dual-rear wheels optional on two-wheel drive versions of the F-350. 1989 F-Series Engine / Powertrains

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