Personally I change the fluids in the tranny and differentials once a year.
It all depends on how much I wheel with it. I am constantly checking the
fluid after wheeling due to the water I run through. If you don't change it
that often then at least check the levels during each engine oil change.
That is the best advice I can give. As for what you run for gear lube that
is up to you. Good Luck.
Ron Chapell
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Stemen [mailto:pilot.dog@gte.net]
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 11:21 AM
To: DML-List
Subject: DML: Oil for 4x4 tranny and Diff.
Hello all. I know some of you are serious 4WD folks. So has anybody looked
into what is best to do for the tranny and Differentials? While my truck
only has about 5500 miles on it right now, I think the break in period is
over.
My idea was that after 3000 miles you change engine oil. Ok now what about
the transmission and differentials? The concept is still the same, it's new
it's probably got a small amount of metal flakes in the diff just like the
engine. So it probably should be changed. I know it's a preventative kind
of changing, the fluid hasn't worn out.
When I talked to the dealer they say, "Oh you never need to change that."
But if it the whole truck wears out prematurely then they think (HA!) they
can sell me a new truck. Yet they did mention that there are additives in
the Diff and Tranny oil. Are there any that you guys recommend?
Scott and his dogs http://www.skydogg.org
DAK 2000 4x4 4.7l Manual trans
email is mailto:pilot.dog@gte.net
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