Can I run Redline MT90 in my transfer case?
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Can I run Redline MT90 in my transfer case?
I've changed my transmission oil over to MT 90 and I have fresh gear oil in the front and rear diff's. What are you guys running in your transfer cases? The FSM calls for a GL-4 or GL-5 75W90. Would Redline do the trick or should I go with a thicker GL-5?
I just checked and Redline has a 75W90 GL-5 for differentials would that be better for my t-case?
I just checked and Redline has a 75W90 GL-5 for differentials would that be better for my t-case?
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You can use MT90 in your transfer case. Differentials need GL-5 because they use hypoid gears. Your transfer case doesn't. GL-5 contains additives that can actually damage some transmissions.
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Cool, thanks i know I can't use GL-5 in the transmission but I've heard some people recommend it for transfer cases in the past I think.
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I have a side question about MT90 in the transmission and transfer case.
I've heard MT90 makes it shift better. Currently I don't have any problems shifting with GL-5, except for downshifting. When I downshift, the shifter seems to snag or catch on something and I get resistance, which is why I rarely downshift unless the RPMs are appropriate (usually 2000 to 2500). Will MT90 assist with downshifting? I don't mean to hijack the thread, but this could be relevant.
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I have a side question about MT90 in the transmission and transfer case.
I've heard MT90 makes it shift better. Currently I don't have any problems shifting with GL-5, except for downshifting. When I downshift, the shifter seems to snag or catch on something and I get resistance, which is why I rarely downshift unless the RPMs are appropriate (usually 2000 to 2500). Will MT90 assist with downshifting? I don't mean to hijack the thread, but this could be relevant.
I have a side question about MT90 in the transmission and transfer case.
I've heard MT90 makes it shift better. Currently I don't have any problems shifting with GL-5, except for downshifting. When I downshift, the shifter seems to snag or catch on something and I get resistance, which is why I rarely downshift unless the RPMs are appropriate (usually 2000 to 2500). Will MT90 assist with downshifting? I don't mean to hijack the thread, but this could be relevant.
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Hey Dave, i can only speak for myself, as i just switched to MT90 today in both my tranny and transfercase. I dont know what fluid i had in there before, it was not synthetic thats for sure. But once i got a few miles on the oil change, i could down shift from 5th-4th-3rd much easier than before. I assume 2nd would as well but i think my 2nd gear syncro is on its last legs.
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If you read any past threads on MT90, you'll see folks have had slight shifting issues with GL-4/GL/5 rated lub's. MT90 improved every one, as I recall. It did on mine. I won't use anything else, personally. New shifter seat bushing helped a lot, too.
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I just didn't know if the resistance when downshifting was normal for every standard transmission, or if it was just my truck. My last vehicle did the same thing. Only manual transmissions that I've driven that don't do it have all been sports cars.
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Tranny design, maybe? Don't know. Try reading some of those old threads, though. I had sticky issues downshifting into 2nd from 3rd. All gone.
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T-case in not synchromesh, so does not care what kind of oil is in it.
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