Guidelines

What kind of oil does a Dodge transfer case take?

What kind of oil does a Dodge transfer case take?

What Fluid Does My Dodge or Ram Transfer Case Take?

Year Range Model Recommended Fluid
1969-1974 W100, W200, W300 80w90 GL5*
1974-1979 Ramcharger SAE 10w30 Engine Oil
1975-1979 W100/150/200/250 SAE 10w30 Engine Oil
1980-1987 Ramcharger, W150,W250 Dexron III** or ATF+4

What fluid goes in a Ram 2500 transfer case?

RAM requires BW44-44 transfer case fluid for all HD trucks. Don’t put ATF in there.

What fluid goes in a NP241 transfer case?

Dexron III

JEEP TRANSFER CASES
Transfer Case Model Fluid Type
NP241 ATF (Dexron III or higher)
NP241-OR ATF (Dexron III or higher)
NP242 ATF (Dexron III or higher)

Is it good to change transfer case fluid?

Why is transfer case fluid important? If the fluid runs low or becomes contaminated, it can lead to failure of the differential. To avoid this issue, it is recommended that the transfer case fluid be changed periodically, normally every 30,000 miles, especially in vehicles that tow or use four-wheel drive often.

What does the transfer case do?

The transfer case transfers power from the transmission to the front and rear axles by means of drive shafts. It also synchronizes the difference between the rotation of the front and rear wheels, and may contain one or more sets of low range gears for off-road use.

How much oil goes in a transfer case?

In most vehicles, a transfer case is filled with a small amount of gear oil (usually SAE 75W-85, 80W-90 or 75W-140 grade). The transfer case of the Toyota FJ Cruiser in the photo, for example, takes only 1.5 quarts (1.4 liters) of SAE 75W gear oil.

How much fluid does a Dodge 2500 transfer case take?

(Capacity 1.6 liters, 1.7 quarts)

What fluid goes in a 203 transfer case?

What fluid goes in a NP203 transfer case? Yup, 30 wt motor oil is correct for an NP203. The NP203 is easy to identify as it’s a large cast iron housing with an aluminum tail housing.

Is differential fluid the same as transfer case fluid?

The transfer case acts like a differential, but channels power to the two differentials on different axles rather than to two wheels on the same axle. As in a gearbox, a differential and transfer case require fluid to lubricate the gears, shafts and bearings where metal slides over metal.

When should I change my transfer case fluid?

If the fluid runs low or becomes contaminated, it can lead to failure of the differential. To avoid this issue, it is recommended that the transfer case fluid be changed periodically, normally every 30,000 miles, especially in vehicles that tow or use four-wheel drive often.

What are the signs of low transfer case fluid?

If you hear grinding, growling, or humming noises that change with your vehicle speed, it may be coming from the transfer case. This could indicate a low fluid level or some mechanical problem such as bad bearings, loose chains or damaged gears.