Changing transfer case oil

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Feb 25, 2006 | 06:45 AM

happycamper116

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Changing transfer case oil

Ok, I am getting ready to change the transfer case oil and if I have read everything right I am just to use mercon atf, is that correct? I have quaker state. Anyway I crawl under the expy to check it out and I see how you drain the oil and all but what is the best way to get the new oil back in. What I bought is just in a regular quart oil container. Any suggestions on this.? Thanks Brian. Sorry for all of the questions but I am trying to become a Do-it-yourselfer.

Feb 25, 2006 | 07:03 AM

EagleDakota

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I just read a recent post here that had a great tip: remove the filler plug before you drain the transfercase of oil. That way you know for certain you can refill. Apparently sometimes they get stuck. Also it will likely help to dran faster. Good Luck!

Feb 25, 2006 | 07:09 AM

happycamper116

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Thanks for that tip, sounds like a good idea. Now I just have to figure out how to get the new oil back in without turning the expy upside down.

Feb 25, 2006 | 07:17 AM

EagleDakota

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Use a suction pump. You can buy them cheap at WalMart or an auto supply store. I also read that boating supply shops sell a gadget that pumps directly from a one quart bottle. I'm going to check that out myself.

Mar 1, 2006 | 11:57 AM

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to refill the transfer case you do indeed need a pump. The best one I have found screws into a quart bottle, I found it at Checker auto supply

Mar 1, 2006 | 12:59 PM

ford390gashog

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you need a pump. walmart or napa for 4.00.

Mar 2, 2006 | 03:36 PM

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Hi, I'm going to be changing the transfer case oil in my 03 as I have a small leak coming from the case cover gasket/sealant. I see the plug where you add the oil, but where do you drain it from? Do I just pull the darn cover? Thanks