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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: TheCaptain on January 08, 2009, 01:48:47 PM

Title: Transmission, Tranfer case and Differential fluids
Post by: TheCaptain on January 08, 2009, 01:48:47 PM

If I were to walk into Canadian Tire tonight, what would be the best stuff to pick up for changing all three?
I am on a mission to get it all done tonight after a stop on the way home after work.  8)

*Also as a side note, what colour RTV gasket sealant doyou guys use for the diffs? 

Title: Re: Transmission, Tranfer case and Differential fluids
Post by: BlackYJ on January 08, 2009, 01:50:13 PM

I believe it is ultra black or something

Title: Re: Transmission, Tranfer case and Differential fluids
Post by: rws on January 08, 2009, 01:58:43 PM

I have used the Permatex Ultra Black or the Blue gasket maker, both work good.  Be aware that some "full synthetic" gear oils will EAT silicon gasket making compounds.

Title: Re: Transmission, Tranfer case and Differential fluids
Post by: TheCaptain on January 08, 2009, 01:59:40 PM

Holy...  :o

Title: Re: Transmission, Tranfer case and Differential fluids
Post by: TheCaptain on January 08, 2009, 06:38:47 PM

Anyone?

Title: Re: Transmission, Tranfer case and Differential fluids
Post by: fug on January 08, 2009, 10:01:59 PM

231 Tcase is ATF+3
nv3550 is Snychromax or the mopar fluid (good luck finding it at Can Tire Tho)
Diffs are 80W-90

Title: Re: Transmission, Tranfer case and Differential fluids
Post by: superspud on January 11, 2009, 05:31:47 PM

i have the same question.
i heard redline mt is the best for tranny but i cant find it. do i have to go to mopar?
what is the best to use that can be found local for a reasonable price..?

Title: Re: Transmission, Tranfer case and Differential fluids
Post by: dac on January 11, 2009, 06:34:42 PM

ATF 4 for the t-case is at canadian tire, I think walmart has a better selection of gear oil though, I'm going to try the Castrol Hypoy C it says you don't need to add extra friction modifier.  If anyone has tried this and found you do need it please chime in.

I think there are some other places to get the special lube for the trans. but Canadian Tire isn't one of them.  Royal Purple (Mopac).  I found it easier to go to the dealership to get it.