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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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Have done a bit of searching around but really haven't come up with any definitive answers on what information is printed on my door tag. Could anyone please provide some better info from the door tag below? I'd like to start changing fluids out on my "new" F150 but want to make sure I am using the proper stuff.

Also; what fluid should I put into my 5 spd trans and transfer case?

I've already decoded my VIN thanks to info from the site.



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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 02:22 PM
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You have 3.55LS gears.in both the front and rear diff! Lucky!
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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I'm confused, tenth vin is J which is 1988

But the manufacture date is 07/01 which is production 2002
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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Fishy... is the truck an OBS?
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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The sticker might have been re-printed?

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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mustangGT90210
You have 3.55LS gears.in both the front and rear diff! Lucky!
That's what I thought the H92 meant but I'm glad I have confirmation. I am pretty happy to know that I have the LS. Glad I checked before I changed the diff fluids.

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I'm confused, tenth vin is J which is 1988

But the manufacture date is 07/01 which is production 2002
What do you mean "which is production 2002"? I actually have the original VIN tag (for warranty purposes when new) that shows the purchase date of 8/8/1988. I imagine that the VIN tag is pretty rare piece to have. I actually have the 3 previous owners registration papers as well lol!

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Fishy... is the truck an OBS?
Here is pic of the truck:


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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Nice truck! Sounds like the other guy in here used a decoder for the vin that missed something lol that ain't no rounded off death trap 01
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mustangGT90210
Nice truck! Sounds like the other guy in here used a decoder for the vin that missed something lol that ain't no rounded off death trap 01
Thanks. I'm actually excited to test it out in the winter time.

I am not sure what the "Date: 7/01" means on the door sticker though........my only guess is that the sticker may have been reprinted.

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Look at the tire pressures. I thought they were 35 psi all around?
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BrendenMarquis
Look at the tire pressures. I thought they were 35 psi all around?
That's a good question. Would the different tire pressures have anything to do with the springs on the front and rear? Maybe effect towing capacity?

Best recommendation for fluid type for Trans and Transfer Case?
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