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03-30-2005, 03:42 AM
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Transfer Case Fluid Type
There seemed to a bit of confusion at the part store tonight, I was getting some tranny fluid for my transfer case. The guy working there wanted to make sure I used the right oil. If I understood him correctly, some people mistakenly put gear oil in there transfer case with less than good results.
I told him my haynes manual says ATFII for transfer case and gear oil 80/90 for the diff. Is the my manual correct for the truck in my sig? My other question is, can I use my truck with a empty (or near empty) transfer case as long as I don't engage 4 wheel drive? Just curious as it appears to have sprung a leak somewhere/everywhere (Truck has been parked for the last 5 months or so.) and don't want to do any damage if I put off a proper repair for a few months.
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88' Chevy K1500 Silverado 350 V8 5.7 Original Owner 77,000 miles 2nd tranny Peeling Paint - Defective Factory Paint 235/85/16 BFG MT 
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#2
03-30-2005, 01:15 PM
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Re: Transfer Case Fluid Type
I have a 90 K1500 and the transfer case takes Dextron-III tranny fluid.
Not sure what would happen if the transfer case is low but I would put some Dextron-III in there. //2000CAYukon
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#3
03-30-2005, 08:54 PM
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Re: Transfer Case Fluid Type
get 2L of dextron III for the t-case. don't drive it without fluid or you will cook the bearings. pretty much any transfer case that is chain driven takes ATF.
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#4
03-31-2005, 07:35 AM
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Re: Transfer Case Fluid Type
Thanks, I haven't move the truck an inch since first posting this. I'll make sure to keep it topped off till I get the leak fixed.
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88' Chevy K1500 Silverado 350 V8 5.7 Original Owner 77,000 miles 2nd tranny Peeling Paint - Defective Factory Paint 235/85/16 BFG MT
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#5
03-31-2005, 12:02 PM
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Re: Transfer Case Fluid Type
Anything 1981 and newer uses ATF. Dextron is the proper spelling, correct? That's how I've always spelled it, but my repair manual for my truck has it spelled "dexron" (no "T"). Just curious, I've never noticed on the bottles.
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'04 Cavalier coupe M/T 2.2 Ecotec Supercharged 14 PSI boost, charge air cooler, 42# injectors Tuned with HP Tuners Poly engine/trans/control arm bushings Self built and self programmed progressive methanol injection system
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#6
03-31-2005, 02:58 PM
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Re: Transfer Case Fluid Type
J-Ri,
You are right, the correct spelling is Dexron. See http://www.valvoline.com/pages/produ...asp?product=64 //2000CAYukon
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#7
03-31-2005, 10:20 PM
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Re: Transfer Case Fluid Type
I don't think I can say it without the "T"... just doesn't sound right.
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'04 Cavalier coupe M/T 2.2 Ecotec Supercharged 14 PSI boost, charge air cooler, 42# injectors Tuned with HP Tuners Poly engine/trans/control arm bushings Self built and self programmed progressive methanol injection system
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