transfer case fluid
02-10-2013, 11:31 AM
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transfer case fluid
I'm going to be replacing my transfer case sometime this week. Just looking for what you guys run or recommend. I know its take ATF +4 according to wjjeeps.com.
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02-11-2013, 09:49 AM
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The t case I put in was a junkyard case so I'm gonna change the cheapo ATF I put in it to get any metal and stuff that was there out. I've been told gear oil will actually be a better fluid to put in. Something like 75w-140. I was wondering if anyone else had heard about this and done it? I know the manual calls for ATF, just wanted to see what you guys thought. My basic question is ATF +4 or gear oil?
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05-11-2013, 07:58 AM
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When I installed my SYE, I just ran ATF +4 from PepBoys. I've heard about using Gear Oil, but I'm one of those guys that usually run what is recomended.
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Thanks man. I'll just run ATF then. I thought it was a little weird when I drained the old not working case it had a gear oil like fluid in it. In gonna ease my mind and say it failed because that wasnt tranny fluid.
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05-11-2013, 03:23 PM
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05-12-2013, 05:25 AM
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When New Process Gear first made their transfer cases, they recommended Dextron 2. I had an 89 Chevy truck with a new process case in it and I used Dextron. My Haynes Repair manual says for Selectrac use Mopar ATF +4. For Quatratrac use Mopar Transfer Case Fliud or equiv. (whatever that is)
Either way, I would not use gear oil. The last time I saw 75w-90 used in a transfer case was an old 74 Chevy with the Borg Warner transfer case. That had a power takeoff for a winch. That was also a standard transmission. Wait. I think the PTO was on the trans. Whatever.
I don't think there is a pump in the T-case. I think the chain lubricates the whole thing.
Either way, I would not use gear oil. The last time I saw 75w-90 used in a transfer case was an old 74 Chevy with the Borg Warner transfer case. That had a power takeoff for a winch. That was also a standard transmission. Wait. I think the PTO was on the trans. Whatever.
I don't think there is a pump in the T-case. I think the chain lubricates the whole thing.
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When New Process Gear first made their transfer cases, they recommended Dextron 2. I had an 89 Chevy truck with a new process case in it and I used Dextron. My Haynes Repair manual says for Selectrac use Mopar ATF +4. For Quatratrac use Mopar Transfer Case Fliud or equiv. (whatever that is)
Either way, I would not use gear oil. The last time I saw 75w-90 used in a transfer case was an old 74 Chevy with the Borg Warner transfer case. That had a power takeoff for a winch. That was also a standard transmission. Wait. I think the PTO was on the trans. Whatever.
I don't think there is a pump in the T-case. I think the chain lubricates the whole thing.
Either way, I would not use gear oil. The last time I saw 75w-90 used in a transfer case was an old 74 Chevy with the Borg Warner transfer case. That had a power takeoff for a winch. That was also a standard transmission. Wait. I think the PTO was on the trans. Whatever.
I don't think there is a pump in the T-case. I think the chain lubricates the whole thing.
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05-13-2013, 05:40 AM
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