What fluid goes in a F250 transfer case?
Ford Full Size 4×4 Transfer Case Fluids
| Year Range | Model | Recommended Fluid |
|---|---|---|
| 1987-1997 | F-Series, Bronco | QU90046 or XL-12 **** |
| 1996-1997 | F250, F350 | QU90046 or XL-12 **** |
| 1997-2008 | F150 | QU90046 or XL-12 **** |
| 1997-1999 | F250 Light Duty | QU90046 or XL-12 **** |
How much does a transfer case fluid change cost?
Changing the transfer case fluid costs form $75 to $160 in a repair shop. The transfer case should also be checked regularly for leaks. Leaks should be repaired as soon as possible.
What fluid goes in a Ford transfer case?
FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS Conventional transfer cases require SAE 80W or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant. Full time systems use SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 engine oil. Conventional transfer cases require DEXRON®II transmission fluid.
What kind of fluid does a Ford transfer case use?
Until mid 2018, Ford specified synthetic base Motorcraft XL-12 Transfer Case Fluid for use in chain drive transfer cases that originally used Dexron II or Mercon, however, since that time Ford has superseded XL-12 with Mercon LV.
What kind of transfer case do I need for a Ford 4×4?
Dana 20, Dana 21, Dana 24, and NP205 gear drive transfer cases have some latitude for alternate fluids, but we recommend you stick as close as possible to the original Ford fluid requirements. **1974-1979 NP203 Full Time Transfer Case: The NP203 Full Time, Chain Drive Transfer Case MUST have engine oil for a lubricant.
What kind of oil does a Ford NP203 transfer case use?
Both Dodge and GM also used the NP203 Transfer Case and both specify 10w30 Engine Oil. Since Ford is not claiming the newer manual transmission fluids are backwards compatible with 1978-1979 NP203 transfer cases (and we do not think they are), we recommend you stick with Original Equipment recommended engine oils for your Ford NP203.
What kind of fluid does a 97 F-250 use?
97 f-250 7.3l here. About to change out the transfer case fluid and was just wondering what is the capacity and what types of fluids does everyone recommend? Also, anything unexpected that I might discover or is changing the fluid pretty easy. I figure a drain plug and fill plug, right? Thanks for the help.