Mag-Hytec ?'s
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Mag-Hytec ?'s
So I bought the DD pan....and have some questions before I install it.
1) Has anyone re-used the factory gasket before? If it's anything like the OEM diff gasket, I think it would seal as good or better than the gasket they provided. Or, am I better off using their gasket?
2) OIL: I hear of people buying Mopar ATF+4 at walmart...is this true? The local wally world carries NO ATF. Only motor oil?
3) Is it 9 quarts to refill the DD pan?
Thanks!
Tony
1) Has anyone re-used the factory gasket before? If it's anything like the OEM diff gasket, I think it would seal as good or better than the gasket they provided. Or, am I better off using their gasket?
2) OIL: I hear of people buying Mopar ATF+4 at walmart...is this true? The local wally world carries NO ATF. Only motor oil?
3) Is it 9 quarts to refill the DD pan?
Thanks!
Tony
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TonyB,
I have the MH on the rear diff. on my '03. The o-ring works well. I have RedLine synthetic fluid, in it & not one drop has ever leaked out. The seal seems to be very good.
Regarding the Mopar ATF+4, I have never seen it here in the North Phoenix, Glendale area WalMarts. The Mopar fluid, from the dealer, will probably be very expensive. I was able to get the RedLine for about $7.00 bucks a qt.
Joe F.(Buffalo)
I have the MH on the rear diff. on my '03. The o-ring works well. I have RedLine synthetic fluid, in it & not one drop has ever leaked out. The seal seems to be very good.
Regarding the Mopar ATF+4, I have never seen it here in the North Phoenix, Glendale area WalMarts. The Mopar fluid, from the dealer, will probably be very expensive. I was able to get the RedLine for about $7.00 bucks a qt.
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Tony,
You can reuse the gasket that came on your truck. I think yours already came with a rubber gasket which is reusable. Mine was cork and I reused it several times, but bought a new rubber one at the dealer last time.
That is where I buy my Mopar ATF +4. I just negotiate with the parts guy and buy it for about $20 a gallon. You can get it at Walmart but I think they just sell quart jugs...not gallons.
Should take around 9-10 quarts when just dropping the pan and refilling. The MH holds 4 quarts over stock. I always buy more than I need and just use it next time.
You can reuse the gasket that came on your truck. I think yours already came with a rubber gasket which is reusable. Mine was cork and I reused it several times, but bought a new rubber one at the dealer last time.
That is where I buy my Mopar ATF +4. I just negotiate with the parts guy and buy it for about $20 a gallon. You can get it at Walmart but I think they just sell quart jugs...not gallons.
Should take around 9-10 quarts when just dropping the pan and refilling. The MH holds 4 quarts over stock. I always buy more than I need and just use it next time.
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Tony,
You can reuse the gasket that came on your truck. I think yours already came with a rubber gasket which is reusable. Mine was cork and I reused it several times, but bought a new rubber one at the dealer last time.
That is where I buy my Mopar ATF +4. I just negotiate with the parts guy and buy it for about $20 a gallon. You can get it at Walmart but I think they just sell quart jugs...not gallons.
Should take around 9-10 quarts when just dropping the pan and refilling. The MH holds 4 quarts over stock. I always buy more than I need and just use it next time.
You can reuse the gasket that came on your truck. I think yours already came with a rubber gasket which is reusable. Mine was cork and I reused it several times, but bought a new rubber one at the dealer last time.
That is where I buy my Mopar ATF +4. I just negotiate with the parts guy and buy it for about $20 a gallon. You can get it at Walmart but I think they just sell quart jugs...not gallons.
Should take around 9-10 quarts when just dropping the pan and refilling. The MH holds 4 quarts over stock. I always buy more than I need and just use it next time.
Yep what he said!!!
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Thanks for the replies!
Buffalo, there is no oring on the DD trans pans! I was a little disappointed with that! Oh, well.
TexasCTD, thanks...that's what I was thinking.
rjm022, thanks...forgot about napa.
Rob C, where do you get the valvoline ATF+4?
Thanks!
Tony
Buffalo, there is no oring on the DD trans pans! I was a little disappointed with that! Oh, well.
TexasCTD, thanks...that's what I was thinking.
rjm022, thanks...forgot about napa.
Rob C, where do you get the valvoline ATF+4?
Thanks!
Tony
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Baby steps...See...I agree'd with you!....Let's go for three people next time 
LOL!Just busting your chops!
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