05 Rubicon diff Oil
03-08-2007, 12:09 AM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
"twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
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> ULB wrote:
> > I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> > to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> > whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> > assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> > just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> > the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
> >
> > Suggestions? thanks all!
> >
>
> You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
> modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
> unit.
>
In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
petroleum.
Earle
news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
> ULB wrote:
> > I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> > to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> > whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> > assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> > just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> > the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
> >
> > Suggestions? thanks all!
> >
>
> You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
> modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
> unit.
>
In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
petroleum.
Earle
03-08-2007, 12:09 AM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
"twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
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> ULB wrote:
> > I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> > to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> > whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> > assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> > just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> > the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
> >
> > Suggestions? thanks all!
> >
>
> You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
> modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
> unit.
>
In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
petroleum.
Earle
news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
> ULB wrote:
> > I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> > to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> > whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> > assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> > just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> > the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
> >
> > Suggestions? thanks all!
> >
>
> You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
> modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
> unit.
>
In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
petroleum.
Earle
03-08-2007, 12:09 AM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
"twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
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> ULB wrote:
> > I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> > to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> > whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> > assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> > just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> > the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
> >
> > Suggestions? thanks all!
> >
>
> You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
> modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
> unit.
>
In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
petroleum.
Earle
news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
> ULB wrote:
> > I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> > to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> > whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> > assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> > just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> > the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
> >
> > Suggestions? thanks all!
> >
>
> You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
> modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
> unit.
>
In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
petroleum.
Earle
03-08-2007, 09:39 AM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
Earle Horton wrote:
> "twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
> news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
>
>>ULB wrote:
>>
>>>I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>>>to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>>>whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>>>assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>>>just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>>>the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>>
>>>Suggestions? thanks all!
>>>
>>
>>You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
>>modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
>>unit.
>>
>
> In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
> petroleum.
>
> Earle
That is a 'schedule B' thing for extreme use. Not necessary for the
average owner.
tw
--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
> "twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
> news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
>
>>ULB wrote:
>>
>>>I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>>>to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>>>whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>>>assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>>>just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>>>the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>>
>>>Suggestions? thanks all!
>>>
>>
>>You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
>>modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
>>unit.
>>
>
> In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
> petroleum.
>
> Earle
That is a 'schedule B' thing for extreme use. Not necessary for the
average owner.
tw
--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
03-08-2007, 09:39 AM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
Earle Horton wrote:
> "twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
> news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
>
>>ULB wrote:
>>
>>>I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>>>to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>>>whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>>>assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>>>just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>>>the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>>
>>>Suggestions? thanks all!
>>>
>>
>>You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
>>modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
>>unit.
>>
>
> In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
> petroleum.
>
> Earle
That is a 'schedule B' thing for extreme use. Not necessary for the
average owner.
tw
--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
> "twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
> news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
>
>>ULB wrote:
>>
>>>I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>>>to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>>>whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>>>assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>>>just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>>>the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>>
>>>Suggestions? thanks all!
>>>
>>
>>You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
>>modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
>>unit.
>>
>
> In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
> petroleum.
>
> Earle
That is a 'schedule B' thing for extreme use. Not necessary for the
average owner.
tw
--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
03-08-2007, 09:39 AM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
Earle Horton wrote:
> "twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
> news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
>
>>ULB wrote:
>>
>>>I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>>>to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>>>whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>>>assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>>>just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>>>the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>>
>>>Suggestions? thanks all!
>>>
>>
>>You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
>>modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
>>unit.
>>
>
> In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
> petroleum.
>
> Earle
That is a 'schedule B' thing for extreme use. Not necessary for the
average owner.
tw
--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
> "twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
> news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
>
>>ULB wrote:
>>
>>>I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>>>to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>>>whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>>>assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>>>just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>>>the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>>
>>>Suggestions? thanks all!
>>>
>>
>>You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
>>modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
>>unit.
>>
>
> In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
> petroleum.
>
> Earle
That is a 'schedule B' thing for extreme use. Not necessary for the
average owner.
tw
--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
03-08-2007, 09:51 AM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
LOL! Just living here in Canada
is extreme use, according to the FSM
Anyways, go for the 75W140 Synthetic
4.0 pints for each diff
25 Ft/Lbs torque for the drain/fill plugs
Does not require friction modifier.
Cheers
Frank
twaldron wrote:
> Earle Horton wrote:
>
>> "twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
>> news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
>>
>>> ULB wrote:
>>>
>>>> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>>>> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>>>> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>>>> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>>>> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>>>> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>>>
>>>> Suggestions? thanks all!
>>>>
>>>
>>> You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
>>> modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
>>> unit.
>>>
>>
>> In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
>> petroleum.
>>
>> Earle
>
>
>
> That is a 'schedule B' thing for extreme use. Not necessary for the
> average owner.
>
> tw
>
is extreme use, according to the FSM
Anyways, go for the 75W140 Synthetic
4.0 pints for each diff
25 Ft/Lbs torque for the drain/fill plugs
Does not require friction modifier.
Cheers
Frank
twaldron wrote:
> Earle Horton wrote:
>
>> "twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
>> news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
>>
>>> ULB wrote:
>>>
>>>> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>>>> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>>>> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>>>> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>>>> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>>>> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>>>
>>>> Suggestions? thanks all!
>>>>
>>>
>>> You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
>>> modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
>>> unit.
>>>
>>
>> In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
>> petroleum.
>>
>> Earle
>
>
>
> That is a 'schedule B' thing for extreme use. Not necessary for the
> average owner.
>
> tw
>
03-08-2007, 09:51 AM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
LOL! Just living here in Canada
is extreme use, according to the FSM
Anyways, go for the 75W140 Synthetic
4.0 pints for each diff
25 Ft/Lbs torque for the drain/fill plugs
Does not require friction modifier.
Cheers
Frank
twaldron wrote:
> Earle Horton wrote:
>
>> "twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
>> news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
>>
>>> ULB wrote:
>>>
>>>> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>>>> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>>>> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>>>> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>>>> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>>>> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>>>
>>>> Suggestions? thanks all!
>>>>
>>>
>>> You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
>>> modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
>>> unit.
>>>
>>
>> In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
>> petroleum.
>>
>> Earle
>
>
>
> That is a 'schedule B' thing for extreme use. Not necessary for the
> average owner.
>
> tw
>
is extreme use, according to the FSM
Anyways, go for the 75W140 Synthetic
4.0 pints for each diff
25 Ft/Lbs torque for the drain/fill plugs
Does not require friction modifier.
Cheers
Frank
twaldron wrote:
> Earle Horton wrote:
>
>> "twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
>> news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
>>
>>> ULB wrote:
>>>
>>>> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>>>> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>>>> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>>>> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>>>> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>>>> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>>>
>>>> Suggestions? thanks all!
>>>>
>>>
>>> You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
>>> modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
>>> unit.
>>>
>>
>> In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
>> petroleum.
>>
>> Earle
>
>
>
> That is a 'schedule B' thing for extreme use. Not necessary for the
> average owner.
>
> tw
>
03-08-2007, 09:51 AM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
LOL! Just living here in Canada
is extreme use, according to the FSM
Anyways, go for the 75W140 Synthetic
4.0 pints for each diff
25 Ft/Lbs torque for the drain/fill plugs
Does not require friction modifier.
Cheers
Frank
twaldron wrote:
> Earle Horton wrote:
>
>> "twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
>> news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
>>
>>> ULB wrote:
>>>
>>>> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>>>> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>>>> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>>>> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>>>> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>>>> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>>>
>>>> Suggestions? thanks all!
>>>>
>>>
>>> You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
>>> modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
>>> unit.
>>>
>>
>> In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
>> petroleum.
>>
>> Earle
>
>
>
> That is a 'schedule B' thing for extreme use. Not necessary for the
> average owner.
>
> tw
>
is extreme use, according to the FSM
Anyways, go for the 75W140 Synthetic
4.0 pints for each diff
25 Ft/Lbs torque for the drain/fill plugs
Does not require friction modifier.
Cheers
Frank
twaldron wrote:
> Earle Horton wrote:
>
>> "twaldron" <twaldron@OBVIOUSspam.com> wrote in message
>> news:8dMHh.10659$Ih.6339@trnddc02...
>>
>>> ULB wrote:
>>>
>>>> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>>>> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>>>> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>>>> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>>>> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>>>> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>>>
>>>> Suggestions? thanks all!
>>>>
>>>
>>> You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
>>> modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
>>> unit.
>>>
>>
>> In that case why change the fluid every 12k miles? That's a waste of
>> petroleum.
>>
>> Earle
>
>
>
> That is a 'schedule B' thing for extreme use. Not necessary for the
> average owner.
>
> tw
>
03-08-2007, 06:38 PM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
Yep, pretty 'all-inclusive', isn't it? Otherwise known as 'CYA'.
FrankW wrote:
> LOL! Just living here in Canada
> is extreme use, according to the FSM
>
> Anyways, go for the 75W140 Synthetic
> 4.0 pints for each diff
> 25 Ft/Lbs torque for the drain/fill plugs
> Does not require friction modifier.
> Cheers
> Frank
--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
FrankW wrote:
> LOL! Just living here in Canada
> is extreme use, according to the FSM
>
> Anyways, go for the 75W140 Synthetic
> 4.0 pints for each diff
> 25 Ft/Lbs torque for the drain/fill plugs
> Does not require friction modifier.
> Cheers
> Frank
--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________