4x4 service interval

[zlman]

Dealership rotated my tires. Recommend I have a 4x4 service performed (change fluids in both diffs and transfer case). They said Chrysler Recommends it at 45k, I'm at 55k.
Is this something you all are doing?
Fyi....I'm a light use of 4x4, some towing.

 

[LaxDfns15]

I changed mine at 50k. Both diffs, transfer case. Less than $150 from AMSOIL and about an hour of your time if you know how to DIY it and don't have a lift. Getting your tools and crawling around under the truck was 30 minutes.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

DIY and I'll be doing mine soon, along with tune-up

 

[Grape_Ape]

Did the diffs and xfer case on mine at right under 50,000 miles. First time I've ever done this service on a vehicle. There's plenty of good videos as a guide. Not difficult to do at all.

 

[Cbty2050]

Easy to do, don't go overboard and overfill the rear diff.

 

[J-Cooz]

Dealership rotated my tires. Recommend I have a 4x4 service performed (change fluids in both diffs and transfer case). They said Chrysler Recommends it at 45k, I'm at 55k.
Is this something you all are doing?
Fyi....I'm a light use of 4x4, some towing.

Super easy to do. Make sure you check your owner's manual to ensure you get the proper gear oil depending on what rear end you have.

Theres lots of videos on YouTube. I've done mine twice in 147,000km.

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[zlman]

Picked up everything I needed after work today, did both differentials. Took me about an hour and a half total.
I've got 2000 mile trip starting this weekend, feels good to know these have been changed.
I'll do the transfer case when I get back, if I can find the oil.

 

[Grape_Ape]

Picked up everything I needed after work today, did both differentials. Took me about an hour and a half total.
I've got 2000 mile trip starting this weekend, feels good to know these have been changed.
I'll do the transfer case when I get back, if I can find the oil.

Redline MT-LV is what I used for the transfer case. It's listed as compatible with Mobifluid LT and Borg Warner transfer cases directly. Been fine for me.

 

[zlman]

Redline MT-LV is what I used for the transfer case. It's listed as compatible with Mobifluid LT and Borg Warner transfer cases directly. Been fine for me.

My plan also, no one has any that I can find.

 

[Quark]

Doesn’t the t case call for atf?

 

[2021EcoDiesel]

I did both diffs at 30k and my transfer case at 60k, I'll be doing the diffs again probably around 80-100k. I think it's a good idea to take care of them as the fluid does break down, and to get any break in material out of those gear cases. Easy enough to DIY, though not sure what a dealer charges for them. I will also say like others have above, do not overfill!

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW MANY QUART THE TRANSFER CASE TAKES? I RECENTLY DID MY F&R DIFFS AND NEED TO TRANS CASE SOON. ALSO WHAT TYPE OF FLUID? (OWNERS MANUAL BEST PLACE TOO LOOK)?

 

[firecadet613]

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW MANY QUART THE TRANSFER CASE TAKES? I RECENTLY DID MY F&R DIFFS AND NEED TO TRANS CASE SOON. ALSO WHAT TYPE OF FLUID? (OWNERS MANUAL BEST PLACE TOO LOOK)?

Just under two quarts, here's what I used.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007O3YROQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[zlman]

Transfer case = 2 quarts.
$60/q is crazy from Mopar.
I'm using this......

 

[firecadet613]

Transfer case = 2 quarts.
$60/q is crazy from Mopar.
I'm using this......
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To each there own. $120 on fluid that'll I'll likely never change again is a drop in the bucket, and I'm covered under MaxCare warranty until 2028.

I did some searching before I bought it and a few folks on different forums said the viscosity seemed different. No reason to try and save less than $100...

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

To each there own. $120 on fluid that'll I'll likely never change again is a drop in the bucket, and I'm covered under MaxCare warranty until 2028.

I did some searching before I bought it and a few folks on different forums said the viscosity seemed different. No reason to try and save less than $100...

I have nothing against amsoil and used them for my work trucks and also on a few of my track vehicles.

 

[firecadet613]

I have nothing against amsoil and used them for my work trucks and also on a few of my track vehicles.

Nothing against them either. From what I hear, they make top tier stuff. When I did a search, the viscosity difference came up. It's not worth it to me to save $70ish...

I did Valvoline in the differentials and damn - having those drain plugs make it so much faster than it used to be (pulling the cover and RTVing it back on)!