Re: [ihc] transfer case oil

["Ryan Moore" <baradium@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ted Borck" <tborck@domain.elided>
To: <spamaddy@domain.elided>
Cc: <ihc@domain.elided>
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 07:56
Subject: Re: [ihc] transfer case oil


> On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 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 suspect that a Caterpiggerly or other heavy equipment dealer would have
> that type oil.
>
> --
> Ted Borck

I just run Vavoline full synthetic 20W-50.  Word is that the full synthetic
motor oil will last longer and be better for the transmission or t-case,
apparently.

I do have a little bit of a leak now...

Thanks,
Ryan


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