Re: [ihc] transfer case oil

[bearbvd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Greg Hermann)]

At 4:55 PM 3/30/04, <spamaddy@domain.elided> wrote:
>Howdy all.  I've got a quick question about the type of oil that should go
>in a Dana model 20 transfer case.  The manual calls for "straight mineral
>oil SAE-90" but it seems that isn't produced anymore (or available under
>that name).  What type of oil do y'all use?  Can a standard 90 weight gear
>oil be used?  My Internet research indicates that "straight mineral oil" is
>the same as GL-1 gear oil, but I can't find it anywhere (auto parts stores,
>farm stores, oil companies).  Is there an online retailer that sells this
>stuff, or is there an off-the-shelf replacement?

I've never known it to matter if EP gear oil were used in a Dana 20--BUT--

Shell 'Dentax' qualifies as 'straight mineral 90 wt.' Valvoline makes an
equivalent. I believe Kendall does as well. Probably available from Wolf's
Head.

Greg