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oil to use in tran case, Jackaroo auto, book says engine oil

Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:44 pm
by bj42turbo
Hi Guys

I am getting a little confused what oil to use in the transfer case on a '93 Jack with an auto.
I have a preferance for Penrite and on the web and at Bursons they recomend MANUAL GEAR OIL 75 which i purchased. Now at home I am looking through the owners handbook and blow me away, it says to use engine oil Shocked


BJ

gear oil

Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:19 am
by Guzzi
BJ,
yep thats what the manual says to use, engine oil.
There are rumours that gear oil contributes to some of the g/box problems on the isuzu/holdens. Ive used both, was useing 90w gear oil until I read a few posts with negative views and finally got a workshop manual. I will say that I dont notice any difference either in noise or "feel"while changeing gear between the 2 different oils.
Use the engine oil and change it regularly, cant do any harm.

Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 12:45 pm
by bj42turbo
Thanks Guzzi

BJ

Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:02 pm
by lay80n
In the manual box's using 80-90w oil will make it shift like a dog. In the trasfer i have never seen it done and cause issues, but still i would follow the manufacturers recomendations.

Layto....