bwinterroth
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- New Jersey
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- 2000 Explorer XLS V6 SOHC
I recommend anyone who needs to change their transfer case fluid to A) use synthetic and B) don't be afraid because it is seriously the easiest thing to do. Without jacking up my 2000 explorer i was able to flush the fluid out and replace it with Mobil 1 ATF. You don;t even nbeed to get under the truck since the tyransfer case is pretty much within an arms reach under the driver's side. There are two bolts that you need to identify (both are facing the back of the truck): the bottom on on the left of the transfer case (drain) and one to the top right (fill). Simply put an oil change pan under the transfer case and undo the bottom drain bolt. this will let out approximately 1.5 quarts of ATF. After it stop dripping, ratchet off the fill bolt and let gravity pull the rest of the fluid out of the case. After this replace the bottom drain plug and tighten snugly. Buy a pump ($6) that is used to attach to a 1 gallon container, which allows you to pump out the new ATF into to the top fill holen of the transfer case. I found mine near the marine grease section of the store. You need this becase there is not enough room to pour straight from the ATF container. Place the other end inside the transfer case fill hole and pump 1.5 quarts of new ATF into the case. You should fill to approximately the bottom of the fill plug. I simply pumped till it came out a bit and then sucked a little back out so it was under the fill level. Attach the fill bolt and tighten snuggly. Drive your car around the block and check for leaks. Done and Done!
