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transfer case fluid

Postby disallow » Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:22 pm

Hey all,

So I finally decided to replace my transfer case fluid after all this time. The manual says to use Matic D or Dex/Merc III. I had some dex iii kicking around so I decided to use that.

The fluid i drained out wasn't in too bad of shape, but it definitely was not ATF, as it was not red. Kinda concerns me a bit, as I followed the manual and put dex III ATF into it.

Thoughts? Did I screw up?

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Postby jking63 » Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:28 pm

When I drained mine it was brown. No problems after 6,000miles. you're good!

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Postby cgray » Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:46 am

When I changed mine it was pretty dirty as well. Put new in and everything seems to be working just fine. I used valvoline maxlife ATF.


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