Need advice on fluid changes.. Trans, transfer case and front and rear diff

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06-03-2007, 05:25 PM

Dan71

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Need advice on fluid changes.. Trans, transfer case and front and rear diff

I have a 96 F-150. Im going to get the trans filter kit and diff gasket from Ford.

Trans is an AOD,

Need recommendations for the Front and rear diff fluid... rear diff is a limited slip.

Transfer case.

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06-03-2007, 07:15 PM

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Transmission: Mercon
Transfer Case: Mercon
Front Diff: 80W90 w/ 3 oz. of friction modifier if it has a limited slip
Rear Diff: 80W90 w/ 4 oz. of friction modifier if it has a limited slip

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06-03-2007, 10:16 PM

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Thank you sir...

Any brand gear oil? Like the purple stuff or something or is standard gear oil and Mercon the best?

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06-03-2007, 10:31 PM

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Synthetics everywhere.
Redline, Royal Purple, Mobil1 whatever you prefer.

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06-03-2007, 10:45 PM

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BTW your trans is not an AOD, look at the trans code on the vehicle ID sticker.
It could be a 4R70E (trans code = U)
Or it could be an E4OD (trans code = E)

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