What oil do you run in a transfer case?

What oil do you run in a transfer case?

In most vehicles, a transfer case is filled with a fairly small amount of gear oil (usually SAE 75W-85, 80W-90 or 75W-140 grade).

Is differential oil the same as transfer case fluid?

The transfer case acts like a differential, but channels power to the two differentials on different axles rather than to two wheels on the same axle. As in a gearbox, a differential and transfer case require fluid to lubricate the gears, shafts and bearings where metal slides over metal.

Is transfer case fluid and transmission fluid the same?

The transmission and front differential share the same fluid (ATF). The transfer case (uses Gear Oil) is a separate unit.

What kind of transmission fluid do you use in a Chevy Astro?

ACDelco Auto Trak II Transfer Case Fluid is approved for use in GM automatic four-wheel… Professional Full Synthetic Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid by ACDelco®. ACDelco DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid is the most recent release in the well-established DEXRON series of automotive transmission fluids.

What kind of fluid does a 99-05 van use?

The transfer case on the 99-05 vans uses just under 2 liters of AutoTrak2 fluid (it’s blue in color), NOT REGULAR ATF, make sure to use the right stuff. If you have issues with your NV136 and want to switch to the older full time BW4472 case, you will need the case and both front and rear prop/driveshafts to swap into your newer van.

What kind of fluid is in a transfer case?

FORD TRANSFER CASES Transfer Case Model Fluid Type BW1345 ATF (Dexron III or higher) BW1350 ATF (Dexron III or higher) BW1354 ATF (Dexron III or higher) BW1356 ATF (Dexron III or higher)

What kind of fluid does Astro Safari 99-05 use?

99-05 uses the New Venture Gear NV136, uses AutoTrak2 fluid, is a single speed, clutched, electronically controlled transfer case. It’s engaged by the encoder motor only when the computer detects slip.

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