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Offline synergy_58

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automatic tranny and transfer case service ?'s
« on: February 16, 2006, 04:33:21 PM »
First, does the autotranny and transfer case use the same fluid (ATF Dexron III)?  If so, how do I change both?  Are there any filters and gaskets?

1997 tracker 2 dr 4x4 auto with 90,000 miles...the fluid is low and brownish colored, probably time to service.  I want to learn to do it myself!

Thanks for any and all instructions!

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Re: automatic tranny and transfer case service ?'s
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2006, 07:17:50 PM »
the t case will take gear oil not atf. the t case will have a drain plug and fill plug on the back side of the case. i'm not familliar with the auto tranny but just remove the pan to access the filter (fram part #ft1050) and then top it up, let it run and recheck level.

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Re: automatic tranny and transfer case service ?'s
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2006, 09:09:21 PM »
If the fluid is brown, you might think about
a fluid service that takes your old and put's
in new until it's clean

Or install a drain plug into the pan so you don't
have to get ATF in your armpits

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Offline synergy_58

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Re: automatic tranny and transfer case service ?'s
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2006, 05:39:46 AM »
You say the t-case takes gear oil and there's a plug...Are all auto tranny's separate from the t-case?  I had a Toy landcruiser that used atf in both the tranny and t-case.  I thought auto used aft in both.

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Re: automatic tranny and transfer case service ?'s
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2006, 07:37:40 AM »
Yes, T-case on the auto trans still takes gear oil.

I was wondering if I could get some better MPG
with a lighter weight oil in the T-case, but I'm not
game to try straight ATF, I might mix some ATF and
gear for a trial run

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Re: automatic tranny and transfer case service ?'s
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2006, 09:32:57 AM »
the AT in my 94 kick has a drain plug in the bottom.  the fluid was brownish too, but shifted good.  shop recomennded a drain and fill I could do easy.  only about half the fluid drains (about 3 qts)  refill and drove.  did this a few more times.  fluid looks better.  An AT rebuilder told me if the fluid goes to long and is burned a complete filter and flush might kill the clutches.  THe drain and fill seems to be a good place to start. 
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Re: automatic tranny and transfer case service ?'s
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2006, 10:17:21 AM »
I don't really understand why a complete service might kill the clutchs, but I'm game for a drain and fill a few times.  Now how many times would you say is sufficient before its good enough to stop?  This could get expensive, I think.  Also, how do you drain it without removing the pan, if you don't have a drain plug?  What about the t-case, should I drain and refill it as well?