Gearbox And Transfer Case Oil Quantity

[evo-gsr]

Just about to put the box and transfer case back into my car and was wondering how much oil do each take...I know the transfer case holds around 300ml frm memory but unsure of gearbox amount...
I'm thinking of using Syntrax 75-90 unless someone has a better alternative???

 

[The Godfather]

usually just jack car up and make sure its level then fill it up till it trickles out.

 

[evopwr]

Check the service manual mate, its something like 4.5L for gearbox and .7L for transfer case.

Or as godfather pointed out, just keep filling it until it starts pouring out of the filling hole.

You can try Mitsubishi diaqueen gearbox oil.

 

[EVO-00X]

Quantities below... (I just did a copy and paste from my rides thread so no oil brand or use debates please lol)

* Castrol VMX-M 75W/85 API GL-4 or Syntrans 75/85 GL-4 for the non LSD AWD gearbox; or Syntrax 75W/90 if LSD - 2.2L
* Castrol LSX-90 SAE 90 APL GL-5 for the transfer case - 500ml
* Castrol SAF-XA 80w/140 GL5 for the mech LSD rear diff; or LSX-90 with Mitsu friction modifier (MB664682) - 800ml
* Castrol Sport Edge 10w-60 for the engine - 4.5L
* Castrol Response Super DOT 4 (grey bottle) - Brake and clutch fluid - 500ml
* Castrol Anti-Freeze/ Anti-Boil - Radiator - 1 bottle to cover 5L radiator and 650ml overflow.

 

[evo-gsr]

Thanks all!!! Just finished work- now off to the workshop for the fun part....

 

[3zercrowd]

Quantities below... (I just did a copy and paste from my rides thread so no oil brand or use debates please lol)


* Castrol LSX-90 SAE 90 APL GL-5 for the transfer case - 800ml

Fuck! If you can get 800ml of oil into your transfer you must have the TARDIS of transfers.

I cant even get 300ml (the proper recommended amount) into mine even with the car jacked up!-_-

 

[evo-gsr]

Yeah I agree... 300ml was what I thought the quantity for transfer case was too!!
Evopwr- 4.5L is the engine oil amount plus a little bit extra if you have oil cooler...

 

[EVO-00X]

Woops, typo... the '8' is above the '5' on the numeric keypad lol... :w00t:
It's actually 500ml guys!!
Look at attached :thumbsup:

 

[3zercrowd]

LOL still cant get 300ml or more in.....

 

[evo-gsr]

Ended up puttin 350ml in and then it started trickling out...
Cars fixed and back on the road!!!! Yeeha...

 

[EVO-00X]

You're filling that sh!t up on a slant :w00t:

 

[evopwr]

You're filling that sh!t up on a slant :w00t:

yeh the xfer case is abit of a shitty design.

 

[The Godfather]

lil bit extra wont hurt, better too much than too little

 

[evo-gsr]

I did it on the hoist,Filling the transfer case, that is and the car was pretty much level while on the hoist... I agree Adrian, better more than not enough!! Just come back from, shall we say, a spirited drive up Macquarie Pass then down Jamberoo Mountain Rd, and all is sweet as!! It's so smooth to drive and no funny noises, everything sweet as could be...
I'm stickin to the 300-350ml amount as being on the money!!!