Not sure what would happen if you use gear lube. We're the company that's here for you on the internet and in person. Now up a little higher. Just don't understand why it is not listed in the maintenance schedule. When I finished the second quart, fluid came pouring back out and I stuck my finger in and down and it felt full.
You can order one from a dealer, find one at a salvage yard, ebay, or one of these sites:. I suggest you have this done by a dealer and have a complete fluid change done. While I had the plug out I took pictures of the amount of shavings and sludge on the magnetic drain plug. You basically just want to fill it until fluid starts coming out of the fill hole and that's usually, well this take up to just a little over five pints which is two and a half quartz. Start with an 18mm socket ratchet or wrench and remove the drain plug on the back of the transfer case.
I plan to drive this truck until it drops so I guess I'll find out. One, check your transmission fluid, add fluid to just the hash marks. To determine what kind and how much you need, you can either refer to your owner's manual, call your local dealership, or visit your local auto parts store as they can normally look it up as well. After all the transfer case fluid has been drained, reinstall the drain plug. I still don't see why guys refuse to change it often enough. Waited to 65,000 miles, changed it again- Chevy dealer chaged it- trans was leaking fluid after a week of them changing it.
It actually uses a type of automatic transmission fluid. Depending on your size, you may be able to slide under the truck fine; otherwise, you may need to put the truck on car ramps to give yourself a bit more room. Changing the transfer case fluid on your four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive can solve many problems. Want to make it last? To transfer power from the transmission to all four wheels, the chain-driven transfer case must rotate the propeller shafts that are connected to the front and rear axles. Do not over-tighten the plug to avoid damaging the threads.
Transmission service kits are available from your local auto parts store, they consist of a gasket and filter and sometimes a new seal for the filter. My auto teacher thought that if I just changed my filter and fluid it would be ok but a complete flush might be the end of the trans. Someone told me the front diff took 3 quarts, but I only needed 2. This is the general procedure to change the fluid in your vehicle. The coolant change out is 150k miles or five years which ever comes first.
All 4 by 4 trucks, should use the auto trac fluid. Make sure you have a catch pan underneath. I just changed the fuel filter and had the transmission fluid filter changed. What could be wrong, and where do you start looking? Loosen and remove the fill plug as well to allow the oil to drain quicker. The top bolt is the fill plug and the bottom bolt is the drain plug. I just put the funnel right up there. The rear diff had the best looking fluid, almost looked new even at 58k.
Here are some of the common issues complained about. After refill check oil level. This article applies to the Chevrolet. On my 4X4's in the past, I've used synthetic gear fluid in the transfer case. Any name brand fluid is fine Mark.
Once fluid starts coming out, give it one more slow pump. I went to the dealer to get my oil change and they informed me that my truck's transfer case is due soon for a fluid change. Its never been validated in those units and there could be issues with seal compatibility. Hand pump installed on first fluid bottle. It is cheap insurance changing your trans fluid. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014-present. Here are some of the common issues complained about.