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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: brlj on August 21, 2005, 03:35:29 PM
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Im wanting to see what weight oil you guys are running in your 5 speed transmission and transfer case.
Bill
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Last time I did the oil in my tranny/tcase, I used the same 85w90 that I put in the diffs. Not sure if that's the 'proper' oil, but it worked for me ;)
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I'm running 75W90 at either end and GL-4 in the middle (xfer case and trans).
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I'm at home so I don't have my manuals here.....but
I would run whatever the book calls for.....in a good name brand synthetic.
Years ago we were running a 240Z Drag car and were sponsered by a Synthetic oil company.
We did back to back runs at the drag strip...all in one day to minimize atmospheric changes
- 3 runs Castrol GTX vs 3 runs Synthetic engine oil...no difference
- 3 runs regular trans gear oil vs 3 runs synthetic...slightly quicker/slightly more mph
- 3 runs regular rear end lube vs 3 runs synthetic...slightly quicker/slightly more mph
- 3 runs regular wheel bearing grease vs 3 runs synthetic...slightly quicker/slightly more mph
While the engine oil made no difference switching to synthetic in the driveline did! It wasn't alot when it all added up. (if memory serves about .15 sec quicker total and 2mph) it was measureable and while I srill run Castrol GTX in all my engines I do run synthetic in the driveline lubes and wheel bearing greases.
Zag
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i'm running 75-90 semi syn in mine... works nice on those real cold days ......
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I'm running Valvoline 75W90 Dino Juice in all my drivetrain parts.
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I run synthetic in the trans and regular lube in the t case. I change my fluids at least 3 to 4 times a year also. (thats about every 8-10k miles)
Mike
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I run synthetic in the trans and regular lube in the t case. I change my fluids at least 3 to 4 times a year also. (thats about every 8-10k miles)
Mike
do you use you Tracker for a DD?
Stu
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I run synthetic in the trans and regular lube in the t case. I change my fluids at least 3 to 4 times a year also. (thats about every 8-10k miles)
Mike
do you use you Tracker for a DD?
Stu
Yep, always have.
Mike
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I run synthetic in the trans and regular lube in the t case. I change my fluids at least 3 to 4 times a year also. (thats about every 8-10k miles)
Mike
Why so often?
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Have you seen the way he drives that Trucklet ???
He should probably change it every 3,000 miles,
with his motor oil ;)
Wild
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Have you seen the way he drives that Trucklet ???
I was gonna say the same thing.
That's the only Tracker I've seen that SHOULD have a "Tail Number" on it, like they put on aircraft. It should probably also have Instrument Landing System, maybe Weather Radar, and at least a UHF radio.
He doesn't "drive" it, he "taxi's" it between flights.
:o ;D 8)
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Yeah........
But I guareentee his number of landings equals his number of takeoffs (lol)
Zag
(maybe thats why he wants the engine from my airpplane?)
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(maybe thats why he wants the engine from my airpplane?)
(http://www.zukiworld.com/month_120103/images/rrocover_large.jpg)
ya think? ;D
Stu
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nice takeoff.....bet that landing was a bit choppy though ;D
fly the friendly skys
jason
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nice takeoff.....bet that landing was a bit choppy though ;D
Nah, simple manouver - roll right and climb out to the top of the hill... :eek:
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I run synthetic in the trans and regular lube in the t case. I change my fluids at least 3 to 4 times a year also. (thats about every 8-10k miles)
Mike
Why so often?
As some have aparently noticed I do abuse use ;) my rig to the fullest extent. My trans and tcase fluids seem to be burned, dark and light metal shavings after that many miles. I tend to run a lot of high rpms under load and wheel very often. In the winter the deep snow is really hard on the t case lube with a 4 to 1 case. Those t case gears are really spinning fast when your in 5th gear low range. Ive had smoke comming out of the breather tube and shifter boot before. (It was torn) I just feel better knowing that the simple things are taken care of. I dont think this would be nessicary of most drivers.
Mike
BTW, I dont think the flying is cause for changing t case fluid! :P
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Doesn't syn. oil mess up the brass syncrows (very bad spelling). I've used it in two tranys and both have lost their syncrow...
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Doesn't syn. oil mess up the brass syncrows (very bad spelling). I've used it in two tranys and both have lost their syncrow...
Ive never had a problem with that. Ive crushed the small bearing on the lower shaft a couple of times grabbing second gear though. Unfortunatly there is no oil that can help me with that yet. ::)
Mike