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#21 of 241 changing axle ratio by brad64 Aug 28, 2000 (8:41 pm)
On a 98 Dakota club cab slt would it be practical and possible to go from 3.55 to 3.92 to increase towing capacity? What size tires would improve mileage,15s on now? Would there be any other chnges needed on truck? Ithas 5.2lv8 automatic. Thanks Brad64 in Canada
#22 of 241 Towing info - thanks by fat_fenders Aug 30, 2000 (1:28 am)
bookitty and henne, thanks for the info on towing. I don't think I'll have any problem as I've put on over 1000 miles in the last two weeks. Whoa...better slow that down! Also, I have the 4.7/auto so I'll watch for lugging and be sure to switch it out of O/D if the transmission is searching for the right gear too often. That's pretty much what the manual says. towcrazy - any thoughts??? Wow, this Quad is sure comfortable for a long haul. Went over 300 miles today and averaged 20.3 mpg 55 - 70 mph. All without getting a backache. That's more than I can say for my (ex)Explorer... fat_fenders
#23 of 241 Oil Filter for 01 4.7L QC by fat_fenders Aug 31, 2000 (3:50 am)
The answer to my question may have been posted already, but I looked and could not find. Anyone know what the Fram Oil Filter # would be for an 01 4.7? Looking in the July 2000 Fram book, it appears that the TG-16 is used for most Dodge trucks (as well as my wife's '97 LHS), so I pickled a couple up. Could this be the Chrysler standard? I'd prefer an answer before I remove the existing filter. It would really suck if I had to put the old filter on with new oil.... Anyone? fat_fenders
#24 of 241 fat fenders / oil filter by themacguy Aug 31, 2000 (8:53 am)
Not sure if you want a better filter but the Mobil 1 filter # is, I believe, M1-204 and is VASTLY superior to the Fram. Better cold start bypass, filter media and flow rate. Purolator and Wix also make comparable filters. No way I would even consider a Fram, and I used to swear by 'em. I've put five of them (the Mobil 1's) on with about 23k on the truck so far.
#25 of 241 Mobil 1 Filters by fat_fenders Aug 31, 2000 (1:21 pm)
themacguy, I've never even seen a Mobil 1 filter around here (Madison, WI). Maybe I'm not looking in the right place??? Where have you found them? I'm using Mobil 1 oil and Fram filters in all my vehicles. Is there some data available to substantiate your fear of Fram or just personal preference? I usually use the "Tough Guard" series so it's not bottom of the line, so to speak. Thanks as always for any and all feedback! fat_fenders
#26 of 241 oil fiters by steve234 Aug 31, 2000 (6:45 pm)
I have found the Motorcraft filters to be excellent. One of the sites that studied oil and filters mentioned that it is rebadged from one of the top filters tested. The nice thing for me is that I have never had a problem getting one at Wal-Mart.
#27 of 241 oil filters - Mopar??? by iowabigguy Aug 31, 2000 (10:56 pm)
Any reason for not using Mopar oil filters? I bought 6 from the dealer discounted for under $30 total. I figure as a minimum they must be better than Fram.
#28 of 241 Fram Oil Filter for 01 4.7L by mailman54 Sep 01, 2000 (12:22 am)
Fat Fenders, I believe the TG-16 is the right Fram Filter for the 01 4.7L. I have a 91 5.2L Dakota, as well as an 00 4.7L, and they both use the TG-16. I doubt that they would have changed it for 01. I believe there was an oil filter study done by someone on the internet that I read about on the DML that had the Fram filter near the bottom of the list for a number of reasons. The Tough Guard placed higher than the standard Fram filter, but still wasn't great. Iowabigguy, I believe I also heard that the Mopar oil filters are just Frams that they put their name on. Mailman
#29 of 241 Oil Filter study by 4daughters Sep 01, 2000 (2:43 am)
Below is a link for the studies on the oil filters in question. It really does have quite a comprehensive overview of most every filter on the market. http://members.xoom.com/minimopar/troubleshoot/index.html
#30 of 241 Further instructions; Oil Filters by 4daughters Sep 01, 2000 (2:47 am)
On the above link to the oil filter study there is first a few selections to take place before you get to the actual study. First choose "Engine", hit NEXT, then choose "Oil Filter Study" and hit NEXT again. Have Fun!

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