WK2 Service 4WD System - Transfer Case problems

[67HR]

Originally Posted by drover

With an oil burner its the filters that need the regular change, fuel and oil, when on the road I may not dump the oil at 10K but I will change the filter, one thing regarding the OP is that often the TC is overlooked or the wrong oil is used, the WK2 TC has ATF+4 oil and a thirsty bugga too with near 2lt capacity, so I will be using Penrite ATF FS tranny oil in mine while the auto, the ZF 8 Speed HP70 will get Penrite BMV tranny oil instead of the Lifegard 8 which is damn expensive.

Hi Drover,
I'm just about to do my belated 80k service in my Laredo, I've just bought the BMV, it's a bummer you can only get it in 4lt when only 500mls is needed for the TC
Trev

[drover]

Trev I think you will find the TC will want 1.9lts of ATF+4 oil or Penrite ATF FS the BMV oil is only for the 8 speed auto 8HP70 box, DO NOT USE in the transfer case.

Have a look here at page 4 http://www.wk2jeeps.com/engine/Capac...wk2_Capacities

[Vikings37]

Originally Posted by bjm

Remember FCA initially recommended 5w30 then around 3 years ago issued an urgent TSB get that out ASAP and put in 5w40.!

After nothing but good experiences for years with my first Jeep dealer at Narellan in NSW, I gave the local outfit here a try after moving north. On checking the invoice, I noted they'd listed Castrol Edge Pro A1 5W-20. They could not understand why I even queried it, let alone that I was annoyed. Needless to say, I've not been back, and now rely on Murchisons for service.

[67HR]

Originally Posted by drover

Trev I think you will find the TC will want 1.9lts of ATF+4 oil or Penrite ATF FS the BMV oil is only for the 8 speed auto 8HP70 box, DO NOT USE in the transfer case.

Have a look here at page 4 http://www.wk2jeeps.com/engine/Capac...wk2_Capacities

Cheers Drover, I was able to swap the BMV for the ATF FS
@4lt I'll have enough for 2 services.
Confusing offering 3 oils for that year range, I miss read the info. I appreciate you spotting that one.
Trev

[drover]

Yeah Trev not wrong, you really have to look at the fine print as our Export models have a higher equipment level than the US models plus 2WD and other versions of drive lines use different gear boxes and TC's..........it can be confusing even the oil company list and well as filter listings need to be looked at with cross referencing to make sure you are looking at the right part/lube........ I have a folder which I list all the bits for my vehicle........ I did a comprehensive list for the WG CRD way back but the WK2 has had too many variations........WH/WK then transforming into the WK2 and folks get confused, the year model now is the key.............

Anyway have fun DiYing and don't bash your head......