McelwrathjLooking at purchasing a used Dodge. How much of a difference in fuel cost between a 1/2 ton gas vs 3/4 ton deisel?

I would have to doubt it. Even if the transmission models were the same, the gear ratios would be different to accommodate the towing capacity difference between a 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton. Usually 1/2 transmissions are built with smaller/ fewer clutch discs because they are designed to move less weight. Also, the computer will not just recognize a different transmission, and you will have to reprogram it to match, with all issues to overcome, it will be cheaper and easier to get the bad one rebuilt.

Hi Dennis if there's difficulty changing gear. Or if it slips under pressure like going up a hill the motor revs up but the speed of the vehicle dosent change. Regards Jim...

if you cannot get a hose down the filler tube to use as a siphon(anti theft fitted) and there is no drain plug in the tank then a suggestion I can make is to remove the fuel hose from the outlet side of the pump and connect a long hose from there to your fuel tank and turn the fuel pump on. It may take a while but it will work

That depends on the amount added and the engine, yours would be 7 parts diesel to 1 part gas. I do not have the different effects on engines using different ratios of deisel to gas, I suspect the richer the mix ratio of gas to deisel, the more noticable the reactions will be. First off there are two immediate impacts of diesel fuel mixed with gasoline: the octane is lowered and the fuel vaporization is reduced. The lowered octane may cause the engine to knock. Some engines have knock sensors and the electronic controls that will adjust the timing and other engine conditions to try to control the knock. If the knock remains significant it can damage the engine by causing metal fatigue eventually leading to failure of critical parts like pistons, connecting rods, heads. Some very old engines (e.g. 1950's tractors) can accomodate lower octane, but the ones found in recent autos are normally running close to the knock threashold. The reduced volotitility caused by the added diesel will cause hard starting and will probably result in some unburnt hydrocarbons remaining in the exhaust gas from the engine; these may be reacted in the catalytic convertor causing it to overheat. A modern electronic controlled emission system controls the oxygen level in the exhaust gas going to the convertor so the significant increase in hydrocarbons with controlled oxygen may save the convertor, but will likely result in unburnt hydrocarbons exiting the exhaust. This will result in a smell and air pollution. Gas will also damage deisel fuel pumps as well.

Sounds like your float for your gas guage is bad

throtle position sensor usually located in the untake system near air box

Your transfer case is probably an NV241HD and it will take 3.25 qts. I would put in Amsoil, Royal Purple, or Mobil 1, I have used these products and have no problems with them.

Compressors do go bad, and if the clutch goes out, you are better off getting the whole thing replaced. Make sure to check for leaks. They are bad about the evaporator core leaking.

It should take a dextron 3 tranny fluid. But refer to the owners manual to make sure. Also, your tranny dipstick is, is where you will add fluid. Look at the bottom of the dipstick. Sometimes the fluid type is labeled there also..

Had these at a Place that I worked at Late Last Year. Occasionally had to Jump because of Cold. Even when in a Warmer Climate, Prking Garage. We let them Run and had no Problems what so Ever.