LOST JEEPS :: View topic - Simple T-case question

Ok, before everyone says to "search", I did and got like 1800 plus hits!
Gonna change out my Transfer Case fluid - just my Transfer Case.

All I'd like to know is:

1. How much fluid just my Transfer Case holds (not my transmission or my front and/or rear differentials)?

2. What kind/weight of fluid?

3. Does it need any additional additives?

4. Do I need to know anything tricky about this before I put a wrench to it to prevent the inevitable loud exclamation of "Oh crap!!!" :shock:

which usually occurs when I work on something simple?

I'm gonna try to tackle this one myself this tues.

Also the general wisdom is to remove the fill plug first. If you pull the drain plug and later find the fill plug is seized in place, or strip it, it's a headache.

Wrench Sizes??

See, there's always one more question!

Why not just loosen but not remove the fill plug, then remove the drain plug. This way, the fluid doesn't pour out fast immediately. Then go back and remove the fill plug the rest of the way.

Kinda like, when you have a can of HiC and you open a hole with the can opener and try to pour it out. It comes out real slow, but once you open a hole on the opposite side of the can lid, it pours fast.

Come on now, you all had to have experienced a can of Hi C as a kid....... :lol:

Well maybe showing my age......... :lol:

Tokyojoe wrote:

Well maybe showing my age......... :lol:

Heck w/ Hi-c, how about the old motor oil cans that worked that way? Now theres old.

You mean to tell me that oil didn't always come in a plastic bottle? ...Uncle JJ tell me 'bout the good ol days... lol

mike

Author:	Cacher123 [ Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:18 pm ]
Post subject:	Simple T-case question - fluid change
Ok, before everyone says to "search", I did and got like 1800 plus hits! Gonna change out my Transfer Case fluid - just my Transfer Case. All I'd like to know is: 1. How much fluid just my Transfer Case holds (not my transmission or my front and/or rear differentials)? 2. What kind/weight of fluid? 3. Does it need any additional additives? 4. Do I need to know anything tricky about this before I put a wrench to it to prevent the inevitable loud exclamation of "Oh crap!!!" which usually occurs when I work on something simple? I'm gonna try to tackle this one myself this tues.

Author:	_UnLiMiTeD_ [ Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:53 pm ]
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it takes the same fluid as your transmission and takes between 1.4-1.6 litres depends if you have the nv231 or the nv242. ATF+4, no special additives to it There should be one drain plug and one fiill plug. here is good info on how much of what kind of fluid our vehicle takes: http://www.amsoil.com/scripts/runisa.dl ... ,JP,K,3791 Hope this helps!

Author:	Jeepjeepster [ Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:01 pm ]
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1.I believe mine took right at 3 quarts but its kinda hard to remember. 2.ATF+4 Fluid(walmart has mopar for cheap-$5 quart) 3. No 4. It can be kinda hard to get oil back into the tcase. I picked up a lower unit pump(made for boat engines) at walmart for $7 or so. Worked great!

Author:	kolesy [ Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:19 pm ]
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I just did mine last week and it took just under 2 quarts. I used the AMS OIl ATF+4. No need for additives like previously said and the little pump Jeepster showed is pretty much what I got. It makes it so much easier when fillling your TC and Diffs back up with fluid. I would highly recommend you get one if you don't already. Mike

Author:	JJsTJ [ Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:43 pm ]
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Cacher123 wrote: Ok, before everyone says to "search", I did and got like 1800 plus hits! Gonna change out my Transfer Case fluid - just my Transfer Case. All I'd like to know is: 1. How much fluid just my Transfer Case holds (not my transmission or my front and/or rear differentials)? 2. What kind/weight of fluid? 3. Does it need any additional additives? 4. Do I need to know anything tricky about this before I put a wrench to it to prevent the inevitable loud exclamation of "Oh crap!!!" which usually occurs when I work on something simple? I'm gonna try to tackle this one myself this tues. 1. 2 qts will fill it w/ a little left over. 2. ATF+4 type transmission fluid. Of course I suggest a full synthetic like Amsoil. 3. No additives needed 4. make sure you have the right size tool for the job so it doesn't slip and bust your knuckles. you can imagine why I say this or look at my scarred knuckles. A pump is a huge help when filling though I have used a funnel w/ hose adapted to it and careful pouring. Good luck!

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Author:	CATCRD [ Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:28 pm ]
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Also the general wisdom is to remove the fill plug first. If you pull the drain plug and later find the fill plug is seized in place, or strip it, it's a headache.

Author:	Cacher123 [ Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:32 pm ]
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Quote: Also the general wisdom is to remove the fill plug first. If you pull the drain plug and later find the fill plug is seized in place, or strip it, it's a headache. That's exactly the kind of thing that would happen to me!

Author:	Cacher123 [ Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:33 pm ]
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Wrench Sizes?? See, there's always one more question!

Author:	tjkj2002 [ Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:58 pm ]
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Cacher123 wrote: Wrench Sizes?? See, there's always one more question! I know for a '02 with Command-Trac(231) the fill and drain plugs are 3/8" allen wrench/socket.

Author:	Jeepjeepster [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:19 am ]
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Ahh, I cant remember what it took but I know it was a big Allen socket.

Author:	Tokyojoe [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:38 pm ]
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Why not just loosen but not remove the fill plug, then remove the drain plug. This way, the fluid doesn't pour out fast immediately. Then go back and remove the fill plug the rest of the way. Kinda like, when you have a can of HiC and you open a hole with the can opener and try to pour it out. It comes out real slow, but once you open a hole on the opposite side of the can lid, it pours fast. Come on now, you all had to have experienced a can of Hi C as a kid....... Well maybe showing my age.........

Author:	JJsTJ [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:04 pm ]
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Tokyojoe wrote: Why not just loosen but not remove the fill plug, then remove the drain plug. This way, the fluid doesn't pour out fast immediately. Then go back and remove the fill plug the rest of the way. Kinda like, when you have a can of HiC and you open a hole with the can opener and try to pour it out. It comes out real slow, but once you open a hole on the opposite side of the can lid, it pours fast. Come on now, you all had to have experienced a can of Hi C as a kid....... Well maybe showing my age......... Heck w/ Hi-c, how about the old motor oil cans that worked that way? Now theres old.

Author:	Signcutter21 [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:15 pm ]
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You mean to tell me that oil didn't always come in a plastic bottle? ...Uncle JJ tell me 'bout the good ol days... lol mike

Author:	snowsport [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:15 pm ]
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remember those motor oil spouts that speared into the can?

Author:	snowsport [ Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:05 pm ]
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Cacher123 wrote: ATF+4? NOT 80/90? Nope. T-case uses ATF+4. The stinky stuff. I found this hose with an on/off valve that fits right onto an Amsoil bottle.

Author:	wildrussian [ Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:24 am ]
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I made a mess yesterday when I changed mine because of my T-case skid. Anybody know whats the best way to avoid the mess without taking off the skid?

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Author:	corwyyn [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:15 pm ]
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JJsKJ wrote: Tokyojoe wrote: Why not just loosen but not remove the fill plug, then remove the drain plug. This way, the fluid doesn't pour out fast immediately. Then go back and remove the fill plug the rest of the way. Kinda like, when you have a can of HiC and you open a hole with the can opener and try to pour it out. It comes out real slow, but once you open a hole on the opposite side of the can lid, it pours fast. Come on now, you all had to have experienced a can of Hi C as a kid....... Well maybe showing my age......... Heck w/ Hi-c, how about the old motor oil cans that worked that way? Now theres old. Oh man I remember helping my dad do oil changes and opening those with the ol' church-key opener. Wow, another trip down memory lane...

Author:	JJsTJ [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:13 pm ]
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Signcutter21 wrote: You mean to tell me that oil didn't always come in a plastic bottle? ...Uncle JJ tell me 'bout the good ol days... lol mike you shush you whippersnapper!

Author:	Cacher123 [ Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:36 pm ]
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ATF+4? NOT 80/90?

Author:	Cacher123 [ Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:25 am ]
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Gotcha. Thanks.