What are the fluid capacities of the front diff and transfer case? I threw my receipt away and I forget how much it cost, but it was priced similarly to other premium full synthetic fluids. Don't use anything other then autotrac 2 blue stuff from the stealership. Mine came right out with a t handle Allen wrench. The transfer case controls whether you are in four-wheel drive or in two-wheel drive, so it's important to make sure it's maintained properly. Hand pump installed on first fluid bottle. And y'all make sure you put the fill plug back in! For those that are picky about all the fluid not being changed then all you have to do is drain it twice and put all new in its place.
At some point, something will go wrong. I felt no difference between the 2, or 3 if you include the stock fluid. While I had the plug out I took pictures of the amount of shavings and sludge on the magnetic drain plug. Refer to the list below for the type that applies to your truck. If the truck is exposed to extremely dusty or muddy conditions, the oil should be changed at 1,000 mile intervals. Open the top bolt first. General Motors Owners Manual, 2003 Denali with steerable rear differential.
If so, then it might be time to replace the power steering pump. The more you can do on the outside the more comfortable you'll be while doing it. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014-present. Turn the engine off and check…. To my knowledge this particular fluid is still a dealer only item. Like the drain plug, this only needs to be hand-tightened. Once it's dry, you can re-install it using the 18mm socket.
Drain plug removed and fluid draining out. I'm thinking about changing my front and rear diff. Remove this cover and allow the lubricant to drain out. Both plugs looked like that. This forum is meant only for members who wish to post the specific steps to complete a project or modification of some sort.
Recheck fluid level after filling. Transfer case fill plug circled in red. Transfer case fill plug circled in red. The more you can do on the outside the more comfortable you'll be while doing it. If the fluid goes bad or gets low, it can't do its job as well which can lead to damaging the gears inside the transfer case. Be careful; the oil will be hot.
New fluid starting to come out of the fill hole. All the shavings I'm seeing here gives me reason to believe I should be doing my diffs and trans case far sooner than I was expecting to do them. To determine what kind and how much you need, you can either refer to your owner's manual, call your local dealership, or visit your local auto parts store as they can normally look it up as well. We must have the assembly number at time of the order it is going to make certain you receive a immediate drop in replacement unit. © 2009 General Motors Corporation. Have a drain pan underneath, capable of holding a minimum of 2 quarts of fluid. At some point, something will go wrong.
Thank You for using FixYa. Think of it being the same as how much you would tighten the engine oil drain plug. Z71Silvy -- I used Auto 4wd quite a bit last winter. Automotive transfer cases and transmissions do not share fluid. Lubricant may be added, if necessary, with a funnel and tube, or a squeeze bulb.
All 4 by 4 trucks, should use the auto trac fluid. No more frustrating and fruitless time spent in the owner' s manual. This article applies to the Chevrolet. Capacity: Cooling System, Initial Fill. I am sure it is from break in. Drain plug with metal shavings on it.