Transfer Case/Front diff fluid change?

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Aug 11, 2024 | 08:25 AM
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LS460 AWD, what is the interval to change this fluid? I can't find it in the user manual and can't seem to find answer, only to "inspect". I've done the rear-diff fluid change.
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Aug 11, 2024 | 06:54 PM
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I would do 60k miles change interval. Make sure to use OEM or high quality aftermarket fluids.
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Aug 11, 2024 | 07:11 PM
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What are you planning to use for your transfer case?



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Aug 11, 2024 | 08:06 PM
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Quote: I would do 60k miles change interval. Make sure to use OEM or high quality aftermarket fluids.
This is a very reasonable interval. 40k to 60k is the general “conventional wisdom,” 40k side for harder-use situations/vehicles and 60k for milder use vehicles. Should last forever with that. I use LubeGard gear oil supplement (2oz/qt) in my diffs now. Great success w/that in a 4x4 rear diff so now using it in all (it’s cheap enough to do so).
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Aug 11, 2024 | 09:38 PM
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Quote: This is a very reasonable interval. 40k to 60k is the general “conventional wisdom,” 40k side for harder-use situations/vehicles and 60k for milder use vehicles. Should last forever with that. I use LubeGard gear oil supplement (2oz/qt) in my diffs now. Great success w/that in a 4x4 rear diff so now using it in all (it’s cheap enough to do so).
I went to a shop to have some fluids replaced, including rear diff. I did not mention front diff/transfer case. Is it normal and expected to have both done at same time? Paper work doesn’t mention front was completed. I didn’t know there was a front one! I can ask them tomorrow, but as a woman, I’m a little embarrassed by it.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 05:48 PM
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Front differential gets neglected for some reason.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 06:34 AM
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So the tcase uses regular gl5 gear oil?
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Aug 13, 2024 | 01:31 PM
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Transfer case and differential oils requirements are in your owner's manual.
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