Drive train fluids
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 11:18 am
Curious to hear what fluids people use in their 2nd gen.
FSM calls for the following:
Front diff: 0.85 L of 80w90: does it run that much hotter to need the extra 5w or can the rear diff fluid be used?
Rear diff (c200): 1.6 L of 75w90
Transfer case: 2.0 L of Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF for continental US. In Canada use NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (DEXRON III, MERCON):
Transmission: 10.3 L of Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
Puzzling why similar parts need different fluids...ugh.
For the transfer case, I have a US truck but drive in Canada. I am guessing I should use what is recommended for Canada (presuming the difference is due to weather rather than due to differences in design).
Things that make you go 'huh?'
Thoughts?
FSM calls for the following:
Front diff: 0.85 L of 80w90: does it run that much hotter to need the extra 5w or can the rear diff fluid be used?
Rear diff (c200): 1.6 L of 75w90
Transfer case: 2.0 L of Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF for continental US. In Canada use NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (DEXRON III, MERCON):
Transmission: 10.3 L of Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
Puzzling why similar parts need different fluids...ugh.
For the transfer case, I have a US truck but drive in Canada. I am guessing I should use what is recommended for Canada (presuming the difference is due to weather rather than due to differences in design).
Things that make you go 'huh?'
Thoughts?