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Author:  mcompound [ Mon May 28, 2007 6:41 pm ]
Post subject:  clearing cel

hello - after doing a little reading I am thinking about doing the ORM. I did the EHM last year. I just need to find out how to clear the CEL before I do it. Can someone verify the correct method to clear the light.

Also - do you guys follow the owner's manual recommended timeline for changing the axle fluids? If so, any recommendations on type of fluid - any tips.

Thanks

Author:  oldnavy [ Mon May 28, 2007 9:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: clearing cel

mcompound wrote:
hello - after doing a little reading I am thinking about doing the ORM. I did the EHM last year. I just need to find out how to clear the CEL before I do it. Can someone verify the correct method to clear the light.

Also - do you guys follow the owner's manual recommended timeline for changing the axle fluids? If so, any recommendations on type of fluid - any tips.

Thanks
You can go to any Autozone or other chain auto parts stores and have it done for free, or you could just do 3 start up's and turn-off's after plugging it back in and CEL will clear on iots own.

For initial change and after that just when I feel it may need it, such as driving in a lot of deep water or highly dusty areas. I have a trailer tow package, but have never towed & I has never been off the hard pavement so I will just do it when mood hits me. Unless I go puddle jumping.

Author:  techTim [ Tue May 29, 2007 12:54 am ]
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3 full heat/cool start stops, if I get the gist of other threads, can't just sit in the driveway and start and shut off 3 times. have not tried yet to say with conviction. :roll:

Author:  Cowpie1 [ Sat Jun 02, 2007 1:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: clearing cel

mcompound wrote:
Also - do you guys follow the owner's manual recommended timeline for changing the axle fluids? If so, any recommendations on type of fluid - any tips.


There is lot of wear metals in the diffs of any new vehicle after the breakin. Since no filtering is done, I have usually changed out ALL the fluids after the first 5-10K miles.

There seems to be quite a difference on change recommendations in the owners manual. Wonder who put that together. I go with synthetics throughout the drive train and go about 50K. I tow infrequently, but am off road quite a bit. Not through rivers and such, just in the farm fields.

Most people don't give as much attention to drive train oil changes as they do the engine. I have found some to be almost anal about engine oil changes and the drive train is almost an afterthought. As I stated, I would change ALL the fluids after a 5-10K breakin, then go with a good quality synthetic throughout, and go with your gut on the frequency after that.

Oh.... regarding the rear diff... forget the RTV!!! There is a great gasket made by these guys that negates the use of RTV and the mess. I use it on my Libby and it is great! Makes changing out the rear a painless process. The DCX Chrysler 8.25 is the one you want in their online store.

www.lubelocker.com

Enjoy!

Author:  oldnavy [ Sat Jun 02, 2007 7:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: clearing cel

Cowpie1 wrote:
Oh.... regarding the rear diff... forget the RTV!!! There is a great gasket made by these guys that negates the use of RTV and the mess. I use it on my Libby and it is great! Makes changing out the rear a painless process. The DCX Chrysler 8.25 is the one you want in their online store.

www.lubelocker.com

Enjoy!
I can also vouch for the lubelocker gasket, I've have it on the the CRD for almost a year w/o any leaks.

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