Transfer Case Fluid
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Transfer Case Fluid
My owner guide states I should use Mercon ATF in the transfer case, can I use the same Mobil 1 synthetic ATF that's in my tranny? or should I just stick with the dino mercon.
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Originally Posted by Rich in CO
My owner guide states I should use Mercon ATF in the transfer case, can I use the same Mobil 1 synthetic ATF that's in my tranny? or should I just stick with the dino mercon.
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Another vote for the synthetic. While the drain plug is out, look very carefully inside for any little bits of plastic. If you see any at all make immediate plans to get that transfer case rebuilt.
Read this thread for an explanation:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=393461
Read this thread for an explanation:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=393461
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Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
Another vote for the synthetic. While the drain plug is out, look very carefully inside for any little bits of plastic. If you see any at all make immediate plans to get that transfer case rebuilt.
Read this thread for an explanation:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=393461
Read this thread for an explanation:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=393461
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Originally Posted by PSNut
Any particular reason for having to go with the syn for a transfer case?
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Originally Posted by wlihntr
after i had 20,000 miles on my truck i checked the X-fer case fluid and was badly burnt. the truck had been in 4 wheel drive 4 or 5 time for total of about 20 miles. i dont know what caused it but since i switched its been fine. the truck has 61,000 on it now
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Originally Posted by PSNut
Didn't see any proof that syn would have helped prevent those transfer case failures.
I'm simply saying while the drain plug is out, check for the telltale signs of shift fork failure.
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Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
Never tried to offer any.
I'm simply saying while the drain plug is out, check for the telltale signs of shift fork failure.
I'm simply saying while the drain plug is out, check for the telltale signs of shift fork failure.
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No proof here other than an early T-Case (search the Kwik archives for his findings) has 180,000 on her and I've changed out the fluid twice, both to Syn.
Beatings include, but are not limited to, high speed 4-low runs in the sand at Pismo, high torque low speed rock crawling on granite in the sierras, stump pulling, bush yanking, etc. Oh yeah, she's been airborne at least 4 times. Will this suffice in the absence of proof ?? LOL.
Beatings include, but are not limited to, high speed 4-low runs in the sand at Pismo, high torque low speed rock crawling on granite in the sierras, stump pulling, bush yanking, etc. Oh yeah, she's been airborne at least 4 times. Will this suffice in the absence of proof ?? LOL.
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Originally Posted by Fat Diesel
No proof here other than an early T-Case (search the Kwik archives for his findings) has 180,000 on her and I've changed out the fluid twice, both to Syn.
Beatings include, but are not limited to, high speed 4-low runs in the sand at Pismo, high torque low speed rock crawling on granite in the sierras, stump pulling, bush yanking, etc. Oh yeah, she's been airborne at least 4 times. Will this suffice in the absence of proof ?? LOL.
Beatings include, but are not limited to, high speed 4-low runs in the sand at Pismo, high torque low speed rock crawling on granite in the sierras, stump pulling, bush yanking, etc. Oh yeah, she's been airborne at least 4 times. Will this suffice in the absence of proof ?? LOL.
