2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Which Lube For Tranfer And Axles

[rbshowpig]

wHICH TYPE OF LUBE TO PUT IN MY FRONT AND REAR AXLES AND ALSO TRANFER CASE. SYNTHENIC OIL

 

[n7gxz]

I run Redline MTL in the transfer case, 75w90 in the front, and 75w140 in the rear.



Kevin

 

[nps]

I run Redline MTL in the Tcase. I have Redline Shockproof Heavy in the front and rear axles. All synthetic. Minimum of 140 is recommended in the rear by DC if you tow heavy.

 

[RDHamill]

check www.amsoil.com for an online guide to the right type ( not just brand) of lubes and filters for your truck

 

[GAmes]

I use royal purple. 417+k and counting.

 

[keimmmo]

I use 5W-30 synthetic motor oil in the transfer case. I have run it for over 100k miles with no problems. Shifts smooth too!



Steve Keim

 

[rbshowpig]

what type of fluild is the best in the tranfer case tran fluid in it now

 

[mlandis2]

Just switched over to Amsoil in the driveline. Hopefully its as good as most here say it is.

 

[keimmmo]

Yes, the factory fill in the trasnfer case is ATF. I think the main reason they use it at the factory is to reduce the number of lubricants they have to have on hand. ATF is a great hydraulic fluid. It has friction modifiers in it to help the clutches grab correctly. However, neither of those properties help ANYTHING in a transfer case! The trasnfer case needs LUBRICATION above all else. DO NOT use heavy lubricants like gear lube in it! There is a pump inside that lubes the rear bushing. If the oil is too thick, the pump can not move it and the bushing will fail. That is why I use synthetic 5W-30 motor oil. It is about the same viscosity as ATF, but a better lubricant.



Steve Keim

 

[CumminsPower98]

This is me: Amsoil 75w90 front, 75w140 sever gear rear (I tow a lot), MTF in the NV5600, Series 3000 5w30 in the T-case. Next I will put the MTF in the T-case. Been running the motor oil in there for probably some 170k and zero problems.

 

[Diesel Nut]

ATF in the transfer case.

front 75w-90

rear, I personally ran 75w-90 and towed 13K lbs. With Amsoil and a Mag Hytec temps never got even close to out of control. If you feel you tow heavy enough for the 75w-140, no one here will tar and feather ya!



This was the set up with my 02 2500 HO 4x4.

 

[Hummin Cummins]

I run LE 7500 in transfer case, same as auto transmission. And LE 607 in diffs.



Chris