Actually, some transfer cases are specified from the factory to use motor
oil. The '79 GMC that is replaced by the '99 Durango in our fleet was one.
Mid-late 70's GM full time 4WD cases were specified for motor oil, and part
time cases were specified for gear oil. Full time came with with automatic
trans and part time came with manual trans. Mike
> Kevin-
>
> Your last part is funny. My buddy and I where talking about the same
> thing. I don't think you can run gear lube because it is to thick. But
> why not oil??? We couldn't figure it out either.
> I have been running mobil 1 sys. in my trans and transfer case from day
> one. I have 190,000 on my 98 and no problems. And I beat on the transfer
> case when I'm off road.
>
> Tom
>
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