Any suitable alternatives for Jeep T-Case

[Eric R.]

I'm in the midst of replacing fluids on our 01 Grand Cherokee Ltd. and need some advise. First off its a V8 4x4 with quadra drive (varilock axles F&R with the NV247 T-Case)I'm planning on running Amsoil throught (any other suggestions?) but the T-Case is listed as requiring
"Mopar® Transfer Case Lubricant
THIS IS THE ONLY LUBRICANT RECOMMENDED
Mopar® P/N 05016796AA"
What exactly is so special about this, can an aftermarket substitute be used, and if so what kind? Thanks in advance!

 

[sub_zero]

I'd love to know too. It seems that the automatic 4 wheel drive systems from all manufacturers require a specialized fluid in the transfer case. I know GM recommends a fluid that is over $20CDN a litre.

 

[Eric R.]

Any info anyone?

 

[MolaKule]

Try sending a PM to either TooSlick or Pablo and see if they can match it up.

 

[TooSlick]

Mobil fluid "424" is a substitute for the Mopar stuff.

Amsoil does not make a fluid for this application ...sorry.

Ted

 

[VNT]

On the Jeepsunlimited Board someone contacted Asmoil and they had some hydraulic tractor fluid the recomended for the QTII T-case. I have the select Trac and it takes ATF.

Since the T-case only holds 1.5 qts, I would just get 2 qts Mopar fluid and change it once a year.

Btw, I did all the fluids in the Jeep, including the front/rear diffs, engine and trany. Used the Amsoil 0W-30, 75W-90, and 14 qts Universal Syn ATF in the 545RFE. Runs real good.

Regards

mike

 

[Eric R.]

Thanks for the info guys!

 

[ptownTSI]

hey i'm from JU as well. Has anyone tried the tractor lube for the transfer case yet?

Basically i want to reduce as much parasitic loss as i can. as well as extend the operating length of everything.

 

[Brett Miller]

Does your transmission have a drain plug?

 

[jeeper]

can an aftermarket substitute be used, and if so what kind? Thanks in advance!

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Redline recommends mtl for that transfer case

 

[VNT]

Be careful Jeeper

If you have the QT II, use the Mopar Fluid, if Select Trac T-Case use any ATF.

Mike