Lube/service/transfer case question

[Bug Out]

I use a 1/4” extension that allows he socket to flex. I ground the diameter of a socket down as much as possible and also ground the end of the socket off just the height of the bolt head. This allows easy RnR of the difficult bolts.

After I got that info from you a while back, I serviced the 2016...2020 will be due in a few thousand miles. I'll just do it the same way again. Not spending $400 for 5 minutes of work...

 

[Cummins12V98]

It’s simply insane the charges to do such simple service work!!!

 

[bcbender]

It’s simply insane the charges to do such simple service work!!!

Always makes me thankful I am technically capable and physically able to do it. I cannot imagine how many tens of thousands of dollars I've saved doing it all myself.

 

[Diesel85]

Always makes me thankful I am technically capable and physically able to do it. I cannot imagine how many tens of thousands of dollars I've saved doing it all myself.

You also know what is getting done too.

I love working on my vehicles (for the most part). I love working on diesels.

If I didn't have the job I have, I'd be a diesel mechanic.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Always makes me thankful I am technically capable and physically able to do it. I cannot imagine how many tens of thousands of dollars I've saved doing it all myself.

I grew up watching my dad have the washing machine in pieces and next thing it was up and running. He taught me the value of being able to do things my self and I taught my son the same. Besides its just a great feeling doing work "the right way".

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

I discussed Aisin pan removal in Issue 97, p.80, 98, p. 76, and 112, p. 78. BorgWarner factory fill for their transfer cases is Dexron 3, according to Trans Engineer. That report matches my chemist's nasal and tactile analyses of the Mopar fluid vs. Dexron 3

 

[adnach]

What @Topzide has mentioned about the emissions is 100% true. 2019 and above, I wouldn't worry too much about the emissions systems.

Look around on here, there aren't a lot of people complaining in general.

Some like to do the "weight loss" usually because something already broke.

Me personally, with the way things are with the focus on diesel emissions, I'm against anyone doing a "weight loss" tactic especially on new trucks.

I got a friend in PA that bought a brand new 2023 2500, and already did a "weight loss" package on it. Not even 1,000 miles! It's their truck though. I told them in a friendly way, "Don't be one of those that ruin it for the rest of us...".

 

[adnach]

I have plenty of old pre def trucks to play with. I wouldn't consider tampering with this one. Besides the $$,$$$.$$ just too much at risk. And I agree the folks that choose to are just ruining it for the rest of us.

 

[GBergen]

This thread seems to be running everywhere.....
In case you hadn't seen this:
Time ran out for this Idaho repair shop.
GDP Tuning Fined

 

[Regcabguy]

I grew up watching my dad have the washing machine in pieces and next thing it was up and running. He taught me the value of being able to do things my self and I taught my son the same. Besides its just a great feeling doing work "the right way".

I doubt he would touch one of these new appliances. Our LG washer died 2 days after warranty. We replaced it with a Speed Queen with dials. Dad could have fixed one except they rarely break down.

 

[Grumpy8811]

fact the BW transfer case currently calls for a special Transfer case fluid whereas the same transfer case in the past called for Dexron if it was in a GM, and Mercon if it was in a Ford and ATF+4 if it was in a Mopar long ago made me realize BW and Mopar figured out how to monetize servicing a legacy product .
I suspect you could use motor oil in the transfer case and have good luck..
nothing in there but a chain, an oil pump and a planetary gear with a shift fork..

 

[Diesel85]

The transfer cases for Dodge trucks used to be made in Syracuse, NY at New Venture Gear, until Magna Powertrain bought the factory and transitioned production to Mexico in 2008-2012. When they transitioned to the Mexican made units, some of them had deficiencies (bad castings for example) and would grenade.

Not to say that is why Stellantis decided to have a proprietary fluid transfer case fluids, but I could see that being one of them.

No different than Borg Warner and ZF Fluids, having Mopar branded counterparts.

 

[Grumpy8811]

The transfer cases for Dodge trucks used to be made in Syracuse, NY at New Venture Gear, until Magna Powertrain bought the factory and transitioned production to Mexico in 2008-2012. When they transitioned to the Mexican made units, some of them had deficiencies (bad castings for example) and would grenade.

Not to say that is why Stellantis decided to have a proprietary fluid transfer case fluids, but I could see that being one of them.

No different than Borg Warner and ZF Fluids, having Mopar branded counterparts.

realistically, if they had bad castings causing failure, it probably wouldn't matter what lubricant was in the T case.

my brother is empoloyed as a Mechanical Engineer at BW, and we had a discussion about T cases recently, and he was of the opinion that there was absolutely no R@D on T cases at BW as it is no growth product they sell and isn't much to be improved on, and he said he wouldn't be surprised if BW sold the whole line of T cases to a separate manufacturer..