Transfer Case Fluid Level
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Laughing Gas
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Transfer Case Fluid Level
I've gone through all the instructions (including Guzzle's and the Ford Manual Specs) for filling the transfer case and they all say the transfer case takes two (2) quarts.
I just popped the drain on the transfer case and refilled with two (2) quarts of Mobil 1 synthetic ATF fluid and 4oz of ProLong Engine Treatment and the fluid didn't reach the bottom of the fill hole.
Should I go get another quart of ATF or should I just leave it as is?
I just popped the drain on the transfer case and refilled with two (2) quarts of Mobil 1 synthetic ATF fluid and 4oz of ProLong Engine Treatment and the fluid didn't reach the bottom of the fill hole.
Should I go get another quart of ATF or should I just leave it as is?
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I would fill it untill it runs out. Put the plug on and call it good. What is that (Prolong engine treatment)? I never seen where it is said to put that in there. 
Are you on level ground?
Are you on level ground?
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I've seen that fluid once before.
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I wouldnt have put it in.
First of all, its an ENGINE treatment fluid. You mixed it with transmission fluid not engine oil.
Second its an ENGINE treatment fluid. You put it in a transfer case.
Third its recommended by Bill Hewitt.
If I were you I would drain it and start over.
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I wouldnt have put it in.
First of all, its an ENGINE treatment fluid. You mixed it with transmission fluid not engine oil.
Second its an ENGINE treatment fluid. You put it in a transfer case.
Third its recommended by Bill Hewitt.
If I were you I would drain it and start over.
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Laughing Gas
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This experience just went from good to bad. The fill plug will now only go in 1/2 way. I can torque it but I'm guessing that wouldn't be a good idea. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS.
The threads on the plug and the case don't appear cross threaded, but I'm not positive.
I put some thread sealant on the plug when I first refilled the TC which made the plug a bit difficult to remove, but I don't see any residue on the plug.
It's about 80 degrees, in case it matters.
The threads on the plug and the case don't appear cross threaded, but I'm not positive.
I put some thread sealant on the plug when I first refilled the TC which made the plug a bit difficult to remove, but I don't see any residue on the plug.
It's about 80 degrees, in case it matters.
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I'd take a small wire wheel to the threads on the plug just to be sure and also check the threads on the case for any residue or damage. The case is aluminum, so its easy to mess up the threads. Does it look like its going in straight??
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Yes - it looks straight.
I backed it out and cleaned it with brake cleaner and a shop rag.
I then sprayed it with penetrating oil/lubricant, wiped the back of the plug, and that got me an additional 10%, so now I'm 60% in.
I wonder if it's OK as is - as long as it doesn't leak?
I backed it out and cleaned it with brake cleaner and a shop rag.
I then sprayed it with penetrating oil/lubricant, wiped the back of the plug, and that got me an additional 10%, so now I'm 60% in.
I wonder if it's OK as is - as long as it doesn't leak?
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