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Old 06-05-2020, 11:20 AM   #1
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T/C fluid

Just wanted to check what fluid you are using to fill up your transfer case? I have some ATF laying around and it would be nice to get rid of it
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Old 06-05-2020, 12:55 PM   #2
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Re: T/C fluid

Assuming it's a 205, I have read most gear oils will work including ATF. Mine ran for years with ATF but anymore I use Mobil One synthetic 75W-90.
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Old 06-05-2020, 01:46 PM   #3
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Re: T/C fluid

good point, yes it is a 205, figured that ATF would work, since a seal leaks and ends up in the T/C, just gotta check your trans fluid for low level
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Re: T/C fluid

synthetic gear lube, 75w90
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Old 06-05-2020, 04:19 PM   #5
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good point, yes it is a 205, figured that ATF would work, since a seal leaks and ends up in the T/C, just gotta check your trans fluid for low level
That's exactly what I dealt with for years! Transmission would slip due to low fluid -- top it off, and drain the excess from the transfer case!
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Re: T/C fluid

80/90 Dino gear oil in mine, sm465 and np205 both
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Old 06-05-2020, 04:36 PM   #7
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80 90 gear oil is what is recomended for our trucks
Atf is used in newer trucks with much smaller bearing sm 265 205 tcase have large course ball bearings
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Old 06-05-2020, 06:06 PM   #8
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Re: T/C fluid

I am running ATF. The same as the TH350.
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Re: T/C fluid

Couple old threads if you're interested..... and there are more, just search.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=278680

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=559120
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That's exactly what I dealt with for years! Transmission would slip due to low fluid -- top it off, and drain the excess from the transfer case!
I think we have all done this....
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Old 06-06-2020, 11:21 AM   #11
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Re: T/C fluid

well, let me give you alittle back story, when it was in the shop for the EFI, I asked how much tranny fluid goes in he said"6-7 quarts" so I put it in, my tranny leaked for a couple months, kinda caught most of it, so now I have a pan with about 6 quarts laying here, bright idea!!!!, lets put it into the t/c, It wont get spilled in my shop,and I can CYA when my son asks, what is in that pan, he doesn't come on this forum (jeep guy). so that why I asked
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