Is it necessary to check transfer case oil?

The_Force · Postby **The_Force** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 1:48 am

I just bought a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD.

I was doing routine maintenance yesterday (Checking fluids) and was wondering, as a part of routine maintenance, if I should check the transfer case oil level.

If so, how do I go about doing this?

deermjd · Postby **deermjd** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:57 am

Yes that's something you should check. Most transfer cases have a drain plug and a fill plug. The fluid level should come up to the bottom of the fill plug. If you're note sure when all the fluids were last changed, it's a good idea to go ahead and change them all so you know everything is good.

The_Force · Postby **The_Force** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:26 am

deermjd wrote:Yes that's something you should check. Most transfer cases have a drain plug and a fill plug. The fluid level should come up to the bottom of the fill plug. If you're note sure when all the fluids were last changed, it's a good idea to go ahead and change them all so you know everything is good.

Where is the transfer case/drain and fill plugs located? I can't seem to find it.
If you could supply a picture, that would be great, as I am a total idiot when it comes to anything mechanical

I won't be using 4WD for a while yet, as I need to get the CV boots replaced.

Postby **smj999smj** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:28 pm

Drain plug will be on the bottom, front of the case, and the fill will be about halfway-up the back side of the case, assuming my memory isn't completely shot! It'll have a 1/2" square drive recess in the plug for removal. Put some RTV sealant on the threads before re-installing.

The_Force · Postby **The_Force** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:08 am

I didn't mean the location of the drain/fill plugs..I meant the location of the transfer case itself.\

I am such a noob when it comes to cars and the mechanics behind them

Postby **RacerZX** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:18 am

http://www.thenissanpath.com/filelib/D21/Service/TF.pdf

The_Force · Postby **The_Force** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:45 am

Thanks Racer...will save that document for future reference

Is it necessary to check transfer case oil?

Is it necessary to check transfer case oil?

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