Chaging fluids in trans and transfer case
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Chaging fluids in trans and transfer case
I have some extra time on my hands and wondering if I should change the fluid in my transfer case and transmission. The truck has aboutr 140,000 miles on it.
Is there any precautions or guidlines that I should follow when I do this?
What weight of gear oil should I use?
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90' F150 xlt 4x4 302 4-speed w/ 4.10 rear
Headers/true duals 2.25" w/ 28" glasspacks coming out at 45's
Is there any precautions or guidlines that I should follow when I do this?
What weight of gear oil should I use?
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90' F150 xlt 4x4 302 4-speed w/ 4.10 rear
Headers/true duals 2.25" w/ 28" glasspacks coming out at 45's
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Can't hurt to chage it.
The 4 speeds all use gear oil. If it's a granny gear unit it'll take almost a gallon, if it's an OD unit i'm not sure.
If the T-case has an aluminum housing, it uses ATF. IF it's cast iron it uses gear oil. Unless te case has been swapped out, it'll use ATF.
Justin
The 4 speeds all use gear oil. If it's a granny gear unit it'll take almost a gallon, if it's an OD unit i'm not sure.
If the T-case has an aluminum housing, it uses ATF. IF it's cast iron it uses gear oil. Unless te case has been swapped out, it'll use ATF.
Justin
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Yeah thats what I was thinking. Man, a gallon thats quite a bit. Is there a plug or do I have to unbolt them. I guess I haven't looked at the tranny yet but I don't think there is a plug on the case.
Is ATF just a general product or do I have to order the correct weight?
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90' F150 xlt 4x4 302 4-speed w/ 4.10 rear
Headers/true duals 2.25" w/ 28" glasspacks coming out at 45's
Is ATF just a general product or do I have to order the correct weight?
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90' F150 xlt 4x4 302 4-speed w/ 4.10 rear
Headers/true duals 2.25" w/ 28" glasspacks coming out at 45's
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ATF is automatic transmission fluid, it's all the same. There should be two plugs on the tranny case, one low and one about 1/2 way up. low one is drain, high is fill/check. fill through the top hole until it starts to come out the same hole.
Justin
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