Transfer case service

Squiddy · 02-05-2007, 12:05 PM

So, I went to the shop (normally trustworthy, but starting to suspect not so great at complex stuff) and asked about transfer case service ... at 130,000. They said don't touch it unless frequently submerging. What do you all think?

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NCSU-4runner · 02-05-2007, 12:49 PM

I always change my t-case fluids whenever i do the trans. They are definetly out of touch if they say to NEVER change it. I'm not sure if the owners manual specifies tcase specifically, but if not just do it at the same intervals as the trans.

Squiddy · 02-06-2007, 07:31 AM

J
Thanks. This was what I was thinking. I think the manual says around 130,000 or so. I think the problem is that the shop isn't used to handling more complicated stuff.

NCSU-4runner · 02-06-2007, 08:39 AM

changing tcase fluids is not a complicated job, no more than a 30 minutes once you have the vehicle on a lift and requires a grand total of one socket. If they are confused about THIS I personally wouldnt trust them with WASHING the vehicle, none the less actually trying to maintain it.

MMA_Alex · 02-06-2007, 10:02 AM

yep, the t-case is easy to drain & fill so theres no reason not to do it at least semi frequently.

Squiddy · 02-07-2007, 07:29 AM

Thanks all. Pretty much confirms me' thoughts, including my lack of confidence in the garage for anything but an oil change...and even then...

02-05-2007, 12:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
NCSU-4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,597	I always change my t-case fluids whenever i do the trans. They are definetly out of touch if they say to NEVER change it. I'm not sure if the owners manual specifies tcase specifically, but if not just do it at the same intervals as the trans. __________________ Jeremy, 94 4Runner Turbo Leaf Spring SAS front - Coilover 4link rear (starts December) / Supra Swap My Truck is featured on Supracharged.com - Home of the original Supra swap and Forum One of two things will happen, I will die, or the truck will be finished. I'm not sure which will be first.

02-06-2007, 08:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
NCSU-4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,597	changing tcase fluids is not a complicated job, no more than a 30 minutes once you have the vehicle on a lift and requires a grand total of one socket. If they are confused about THIS I personally wouldnt trust them with WASHING the vehicle, none the less actually trying to maintain it. __________________ Jeremy, 94 4Runner Turbo Leaf Spring SAS front - Coilover 4link rear (starts December) / Supra Swap My Truck is featured on Supracharged.com - Home of the original Supra swap and Forum One of two things will happen, I will die, or the truck will be finished. I'm not sure which will be first.

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02-06-2007, 07:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Squiddy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 343	J Thanks. This was what I was thinking. I think the manual says around 130,000 or so. I think the problem is that the shop isn't used to handling more complicated stuff.

02-06-2007, 10:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
MMA_Alex Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Downeast, ME/Rochester, NY Posts: 1,421	yep, the t-case is easy to drain & fill so theres no reason not to do it at least semi frequently.

02-07-2007, 07:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Squiddy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 343	Thanks all. Pretty much confirms me' thoughts, including my lack of confidence in the garage for anything but an oil change...and even then...