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Old Sep 6, 2018 | 04:32 PM
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How much fluid?

How much and what kind of fluid goes into a np235 out of an 85 f150, and the transfer case as well? Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 6, 2018 | 05:19 PM
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NP435 4x4 trans holds 6.5 pints of 80-90w gear oil

Transfer Case holds 6, 6.5 or 7 pints depending on what type of transfer case. And they all take Dexron auto tranny fluid.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2018 | 05:43 PM
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If I remember correctly it was the 202 transfer case but will check later for clarification
 
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It's more than likely a NP208. Could also be a Borg/Warner 1345. Since all Ford transfer cases of any year bolt up to any Ford 4x4 transmission, someone could have swapped something else in there also.
 
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It was the 208, how much atf does it require?
 
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It was the 208, how much atf does it require?
 
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It was the 208, how much atf does it require?
7.0 pints for a 208 1983-up.
 
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Does it have to be a special oil, like synthetic or synchromesh?
 
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Does it have to be a special oil, like synthetic or synchromesh?
No. You would want a hypoid additive for a limited-slip rear end, but nothing is ever different for the transmission.
 
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If you want to spring for the synthetic gear oil, they say it will shift better in the winter. It's pricey though. They make a dexron VI that is a semi-synthetic you could put in the transfer case also. Cheapest place it get it is Walmart.
 
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