Fluid see section 6 see section 6 spare tire pressure see section 5 alternate fuel door release. Chevy silverado 2500 automatic transmission with manual shift transfer case 2000, front transfer case housing by dorman. Replacing this fluid at appropriate intervals can help prevent premature wear and damage caused by contaminated or brokendown fluid. Moving the whole button up or down raises or lowers the entire.
This video shows how to change transfer case fluid in a chevy pickup truck and suv. Transfer case problems of the 2000 chevrolet silverado. The factory advises that you use caution when installing and tightening not only the drain and fill plugs on the case, but also the fasteners that mount the transfer case shield. The transfer case is located directly behind the transmission, and on the front side of the transfer case there are two 18 mm bolts lined up vertically. Chevrolet silverado 2000 oil, coolant, transmission fluids. Midwest provides a machine case protector plate to solve this problem. Manual, severe change automatic transmission fluid. Na contact bmw for fluid type available from dealer 1995. Chevrolet offered the silverado in twowheel and fourwheeldrive variations during the 2002 model year. View and download chevrolet 2000 silverado 1500 pickup owners manual online. How to change transfer case fluid in chevy silverado. Jan 19, 2005 however, many times they both call for the same type of fluid as service replacement. Maintenance schedule for your 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. Acdelco atf type iii h is a premium quality automatic transmission fluid for use in a variety of passenger.
Some transfer cases offer a low range, which is an extra gear reduction that. I have 19,000 miles on the truck and they said the owners manual says to change the fluid at 22,000 miles. It depends on what transfer case you have in your vehicle. It is being renamed manual transmission fluid and carries pn 88861800 us 88861801 canada. Im sure as you know, the owners manual says to use dexron iii atf in the awd transfer cases and the gm autotrack ii fluid in the 4x4 transfer cases. I was going to put some jb weld on the hole for the time being. Typically, a transfer case will fail due to a low fluid level caused by leak. Automatic transfer case four wheel drive autotrak ii fluid gm pn 12378508 canadian pn 10953626 automatic transfer case allwheel drive dexroniii automatic transmission fluid. Unless you have been modded you should have 4l60e tranny and nvg 246np8 auto 4wd. Chevrolet 2000 silverado 1500 pickup owners manual pdf. Front axle propshaft spline or onepiece propshaft spline twowheel drive with auto. If you have a silverado ss with awd, those use gm manual transmission and.
Dormanenhanced for durability, the transfer case housing comes with fluid pump stabilizer clips that prevent the. I ordered both, the cheaper to flush my transfer case drain and refill and run it for around 100 miles and the genuine gm fluid to replace it and leave in. May 15, 2009 im the proud owner of a 2000 chevy silverado ext. The 2005 silverado with a manual transfer case requires dexroniii transmission fluid approved for hspecification. The transfer case is no different, with a number of new units appearing annually. Silverados with an automatic transfer case and fourwheel drive use autotrak ii fluid in its transfer case.
The truck is a 2000 chevy silverado extended cab z71 4x4 with 5. What kind of fluid do i need for my transfer case fixya. Once you have a hole in the case fluid will be lost and the case will fail. Order transfer case fluid vehicle specific for your 1999 gmc sierra 1500 and. Im getting ready to change the oil in my transfer case and front diff. If the silverado has allwheel drive and an automatic transfer case, gm recommends using only dexroniii transmission. One thing to check, which is often the culprit in these situations is the ujoints. In many cases the initial maintenance check is done at no cost check with the service department. Until i could afford to have the transfer case fixed. The np208 transfer case is similar to the np203 and np205 cases, sharing a number of applications between them, though on the 208 the casing is made out of aluminum rather than iron usage.
I brought the truck home and looked at the transfer case myself. Transmission fluid 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 o. Manual transfer case fluid type new venture 261 np2. The fluid in the transfer case serves as both lubricant and helps to keep the internal components cool and turning smoothly. Manual says use gm manual trans fluid for manual transfer case. The best way to tell is go into the glove box and on the bottom there is a small decal sticker about the size of a credit card it will have the info you need. Mar 26, 2021 the transfer case fluid should be changed periodically, normally every 30,000 miles, especially in vehicles that tow or use fourwheeldrive often. Questions about my transfer case, 98 suburban gm truck. If your vehicle is four wheel drive or all wheel drive, you own a transfer case. Please locate the identification tag on your transfer case and write down the model. If your vehicle has this feature, you can raise or lower the front of the drivers or passengers seat with this lever located at the inside edge of the seat.
More technical data and oil and fluid capacities for chevrolet silverado 2000 on garage. I recently changed the transfer case fluid and both the front and rear differential fluid, but the light still continues to occasionally come on. The top bolt is the fill plug and the bottom bolt is the drain plug. For gvw under 8600 lbs, change transfer case fluid, if equipped with 4wd. If fluid pn 88861800 us 88861801 canada is not yet availble when servicing a manual transmission or transfer case, dexron iii can be used in its place. The fourwheeldrive silverados rely on a transfer case to transfer. If you want to change engine oil, for instance, by yourself and save a couple of bucks you need to know how much this fluid engine oil is needed for. What type and weight of differential fluid should i use in the front and rear differentials on my truck.
Adding fluid to the transfer case of a 2003 chevy silverado. The oil is designed to reduce friction and provide necessary cooling. Power windows if equipped if you have the optional power windows, the controls are located on each of the side doors. How to check and refill a transfer case in a chevy silverado.
For the tranny use dexron 3 t case autotrac ii gm part no. What kind of oil do i use for my 2004 silverado 4x4 transfer. In this video, andy explains some of those problems you may. Denali only the denali version is able to take this case from the ye. What transfer case do i have in my 2004 chevy silverado 5. The easiest type of technical maintenance is changing engine oil, axles oil, manual and automatic transmission oil. Manual says use synthetic on the rear i used synthetic for both as thats what. Common gm truck and suv transfer case problems youtube.
Aug 10, 2015 i have 19,000 miles on the truck and they said the owners manual says to change the fluid at 22,000 miles. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Fluids in diffs, transfer case, trans 99 hoe chevy. At fluid vehicle specific 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. This unit can have issues with premature case failure caused by the oil pump housing wearing a hole in the case, causing loss of fluid and transfer case failure. Fluid types for the 2005 chevy silverado it still runs. First place an oil catch pan underneath the transfer case and make sure the oil will not spill onto the floor. Fluid suggestions by transfer case type transfer case.
Additionally, if the transfer case fluid level is low, the entire transfer case should. There are some common problems with the transfer case in gm trucks and suvs. The merchant automotive 1 transfer case pump upgrade kit with fluid for your 0107 gm 6. It is important to use the correct fluid oil in you manual transmission, the vehicle manufacturers have done extensive testing to specify the correct fluid. Transfer case fluid chevy and gmc duramax diesel forum. The type of transmission fluid your chevy needs depends on your year and model, and your owners manual provides the type of transmission fluid and service requirements. Order transmission fluid for your 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 and pick it up in storemake your purchase, find a store near you, and get directions. New venture transfer case line for purposes of this article. Gmc jimmy, suburban and yukon and full size pickups 19811988. If the transfer case fluid becomes contaminated or runs low, it can lead to the transfer case burning up. Aug 10, 2010 hi, im changing all the fluids in my truck including the transfer case. Leak between transmission and transfer case in 2000 fixya. As i dont know the past maintains on this truck i am changing all fluids. Dexron iii automatic transmission fluid 2006 and later models require dexron vi automatic transfer case fluid type new venture 236 np8, new venture 246np8, gm auto trak ii transfer case fluid.
Automatic transfer cases use a different type of fluid than manual transf. Check the transfer case oil level 4x4 check the air filter every 30,000 miles or 30 months. What kind of transfer case fluid do i use in my 2000. Called quadrasteer, the system will offer unparalleled lowspeed. What kind of oil do i use for my 2004 silverado 4x4. Oct 26, 2006 i have a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 z71 4wd truck. Do not use dexron vi in place of the manual transmission fluid in any manual transmissions or transfer cases as a failure may result.
Well, i checked the owners manual after i got home and it says the transfer case fluid change recommendation is 97,500 miles. Chevrolet used a number of different transfer case models on their 2014 silverado fourwheeldrive trucks, but the fluid replacement procedure for all models is the same. Windows manual windows turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower manual windows. Fluids in diffs, transfer case, trans 99 hoe chevy tahoe. I was here looking for the quantity i need to change it out, i have 6700 miles and would like to change it next week. Fluid suggestions by transfer case type transfer case express.
Np261 chevrolet and gmc transfer case midwest transmission. One of the greatest problems facing the transmission rebuilder and parts suppliers in the last decade or so is the tremendous proliferation of new units. I took it to a mechanic and they said its the transfer case, i guess the chain wore a hole in the case. Changing break fluid in chevrolet silverado 2000 is also is a simple task. If equipped the 4wd indicator will light up when you shift a manual transfer case into four wheel drive and. Do not use dexron vi in place of manual transmission fluid in any manual transmissions or transfer cases that specify dexron iii, as a failure may result. I just changed the fuel filter and had the transmission fluid filter changed. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter change transfer case oil 4x4 flush cooling system if green colored ethylene glycol antifreeze replace the air filter.
What fluid to used in your manual transmission oil chart manual transmission. With the truck off, crawl under the vehicle and grab hold of the shaft leading into as well as the shaft going out of your transfer case, if htere is a lot of slop in it, chance are it is in need of repair. A few weeks ago i broke 50,000 miles on the odometer and i need to change the transfer case fluid and differential fluid and change the transmission fluid and filter as well. Manual says use autotrak ii for automatic transfer case. To raise or lower the front of the seat, move the lever up or down in a continuous motion until the cushion reaches the desired height. I checked the fluid in it the other day and it is low. Transmission fluid 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 oreilly.
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