stock 1997 4.0, aw4, np231, hp30/C8.25
I'm going to be changing all of my fluids in preparation for winter. I am looking for recommendations as to what equipment I should have on hand.
What type jack/jack stands should I get?- capacity/ lift height?- I've done the oil on my back, no lift, but figure it's high time I got some jack stands.
any specialty tools that I will need besides a basic socket set and basic hand tools? - should I pick up a grease gun? what type of grease?
what do I do with used fluids?- I can burn used engine oil in my stove, but what about tranny fluid, coolant, gear lube?
I have changed the engine oil myself before, but this will be my first adventure into transmision, diffs, radiator.
I have seen links to amounts of fluids I will need, please correct me if I'm wrong:
engine:Filter (not fram) and 6 qts 10w30 +2qt for oversized filter/topping off?
tranny: 4qts dexron/mercon III?
TC: same as trans, but how much?
diffs: 1.5 qt each? what weight?
coolant: 50/50 blend- was flushed about a year ago, should I flush again or just replace?- how much will I go through?.
Thanks for your help. I just want to make sure I'm prepared and don't have to run out to the auto zone halfway through.
-B
I'm going to be changing all of my fluids in preparation for winter. I am looking for recommendations as to what equipment I should have on hand.
What type jack/jack stands should I get?- capacity/ lift height?- I've done the oil on my back, no lift, but figure it's high time I got some jack stands.
any specialty tools that I will need besides a basic socket set and basic hand tools? - should I pick up a grease gun? what type of grease?
what do I do with used fluids?- I can burn used engine oil in my stove, but what about tranny fluid, coolant, gear lube?
I have changed the engine oil myself before, but this will be my first adventure into transmision, diffs, radiator.
I have seen links to amounts of fluids I will need, please correct me if I'm wrong:
engine:Filter (not fram) and 6 qts 10w30 +2qt for oversized filter/topping off?
tranny: 4qts dexron/mercon III?
TC: same as trans, but how much?
diffs: 1.5 qt each? what weight?
coolant: 50/50 blend- was flushed about a year ago, should I flush again or just replace?- how much will I go through?.
Thanks for your help. I just want to make sure I'm prepared and don't have to run out to the auto zone halfway through.
-B