T-Case Fluid?????
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From: Wallingford, CT
I'd recommend a fluid transfer pump if you don't have one already. I live close enough to the AW Direct warehouse that I went and picked one up for 20 bucks. Made getting the new fluid in a walk in the park. Stick the inlet in the jug of ATF and stick the outlet in the T-case and pump away. No messing with a funnel trying to pour sideways.
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From: Gulf Coast of Florida
I'd recommend a fluid transfer pump if you don't have one already. I live close enough to the AW Direct warehouse that I went and picked one up for 20 bucks. Made getting the new fluid in a walk in the park. Stick the inlet in the jug of ATF and stick the outlet in the T-case and pump away. No messing with a funnel trying to pour sideways.
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From: Glen Rose,Texas
Hey Pops...Is this saying that when you do the tranny flush routine w/the return line and running the engine this does not get the transfer case too?Just wonderring because I have done the tranny flush and the draina and fill of the TCase.
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The transfer case is it's own entity. You will need to change those fluids separately. I used Mobil 1 syn ATF. Since I was changing my tranny fluid at the same time I just bought a couple extra quarts for the T-case while I was at the store.
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From: Glen Rose,Texas
Thanks Tristan,I was thinking it was solo.I may need to freshen mine up as well.What is the duration that is recommended between changes on T cases?
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Sorry Barry, just seen this, the guys took care of yaa. Seperate entities they are. What I did is took my truck out and ran it about 5-7 miles in 4x4 and then changed it, get it warmed up a bit then drained. Mine wasn't disgusting but was dark in color and looked beat.
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Since power to the rear is still passing through even when in 2WD, there's stuff turning inside even though 4WD isn't engaged.
Running in 4WD for a few miles to warm things up may not be as "beneficial" as you believe, especially if it's on dry pavement.
Pay notice to anything attracted to the magnetic drain plug.
Also, per Kwik's very hard-earned experience, look into the drain plug with a flashlight for any plastic pieces near the pump's inlet screen.
Pop
Running in 4WD for a few miles to warm things up may not be as "beneficial" as you believe, especially if it's on dry pavement.
Pay notice to anything attracted to the magnetic drain plug.
Also, per Kwik's very hard-earned experience, look into the drain plug with a flashlight for any plastic pieces near the pump's inlet screen.
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