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Old May 18, 2021 | 03:50 PM
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Transfer case fluid

What can I substitute for 75w gear oil?
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Old May 19, 2021 | 10:53 AM
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All depends. What does the book call for? What year, what transfer case number, which engine.? Help us help you.
I would suspect that 80W-90, or if you can find it, straight 90 weight. The things to consider are the normal operating temperature range, and what the FSM specifies. The really important thing, from what I understand, is the GL- rating. GL-4 or GL-5. I believe the transmission (if it's a manual) and transfer case need to have GL-5, and the differentials need the GL-4, but I might have that bass-ackwards. Terrible memory.

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Old May 19, 2021 | 11:56 AM
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Old May 20, 2021 | 11:20 AM
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Ok, all depends on the temperature range you're going to be seeing. Only using it in the snow and ice? Lower weight oil is better. 80W, or 80W-90, something like that. When I lived in Yuma, AZ, a VERY hot place, I used 90W-120 in the transmission and differentials. It worked great.

Most important, through, is the GL rating. GL-5 for the transfer case, GL-4 for the differentials.

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