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03-Gwagen
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| axles and transfer case oil change
What is the proper axles and transfer case oil change interval on the MBUSA G's?
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DUTCH
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| RE: axles and transfer case oil change
03-Gwagen - 7/9/2006 12:05 PM
What is the proper axles and transfer case oil change interval on the MBUSA G's?
That info should be in your owner's manual. Otherwise, check out the Maintenance pages I posted to Kerr recently. |
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03-Gwagen
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| RE: axles and transfer case oil change
DUTCH - 7/9/2006 1:05 PM
03-Gwagen - 7/9/2006 12:05 PM
What is the proper axles and transfer case oil change interval on the MBUSA G's?
That info should be in your owner's manual.
You are right - again. If all else fails, read the manual!!
The manual says 5 years.
An older WIS version said 4 years.
I am glad - that gives me an extra year!
Edited by 03-Gwagen 7/9/2006 4:56 PM
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dai
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| Re: axles and transfer case oil change
In my opinion I would cut that 4 year interval in half. Grease is cheaper than machinery. Use full synthetics and do the changes more often and your very expensive gears and bearings will last and be happy. It is so easy to do, does not cost that much and will give those areas of the truck the attention they deserve. There are some here on the forum that do these changes every year. A replacement T case for the 463 has to be over $5000.00 I would bet. The best oils for that box would be around $20.00 or less to service it yourself. It takes 20 minutes at most.
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Braingears
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| Re: axles and transfer case oil change
I change my engine oil every 3,000-4,500 miles (depending on the oil that I use). I prefer to change all of the fluids every 30,000 miles. In my case, that is every year...
I have already purchased all of the fluids planned for my next oil change. I'm going Red-Line for everything! (except radiator coolant and brake fluid). |
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G1979
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| Re: axles and transfer case oil change
Braingears
Im loocking in to my first oil changes in the 463 G, which oils are you using?
and what about the auto tranny, do you change the oil to and the filter?
thank you
JV |
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Braingears
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| RE: axles and transfer case oil change
03-Gwagen - 7/9/2006 12:05 PM What is the proper axles and transfer case oil change interval on the MBUSA G's?
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 TransCase.pdf (358KB - 54 downloads)
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DUTCH
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| Re: axles and transfer case oil change
G1979 - 7/10/2006 10:51 AM
Braingears
Im loocking in to my first oil changes in the 463 G, which oils are you using?
and what about the auto tranny, do you change the oil to and the filter?
thank you
JV
May I step in?
Auto transmission MUST use MB fluid and the filter change and magnet addition is also in order. I have what I did in a PDF, if you want it. Send me an email.
As far as the TC is concerned use Redline's MT-90. For the diffs, use Redline 75W90 Gear Oil. |
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KERR
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| Re: axles and transfer case oil change
i called the dealer friday about my 60K miles service. $1100 with tax. that was diffs, tc case, plugs, coolent system and other things they change.
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DUTCH
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| Re: axles and transfer case oil change
KERR - 7/10/2006 11:29 AM
i called the dealer friday about my 60K miles service. $1100 with tax. that was diffs, tc case, plugs, coolent system and other things they change.
You can do it yourself for about $100-150.00. |
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G1979
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| Re: axles and transfer case oil change
thank you Dutch
Yes I plan to do it myself
I send you a pm with my email, I will appreciate any info.
thank again
JV |
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Braingears
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| Re: axles and transfer case oil change
I agree with Dutch on the fluids. I personally prefer to use a lift when performing all of my fluid changes... |
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