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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: 555 on December 06, 2011, 08:47:00 AM

Title: '98 ZG 4.0 Transfer Case Fluid?
Post by: 555 on December 06, 2011, 08:47:00 AM

Hi, what fluid do you use in the transfer case of a 98 4 liter GC? (i assume its a 249 TC since its permanent 4wd?)
I see the guide above says Mopar 7176 (isn't that ATF+3?) or Dexron II? in which case should it be ATF+4 now?

Thanks.

Title: Re: '98 ZG 4.0 Transfer Case Fluid?
Post by: IronRod on December 06, 2011, 09:12:01 AM

someone asked a similar Question on the tech forum on jeepsunlimited.com with loads of detailed replies if it helps. 

Title: Re: '98 ZG 4.0 Transfer Case Fluid?
Post by: 555 on December 06, 2011, 09:55:45 AM

Um Thanks, but more confused now, found many threads on there which seem to suggest Mopar transfer case fluid 245-247-249(part no: 05016796AC) is required.
And another that says fiat no longer supply it in quart bottles only 5L :banghead:

Title: Re: '98 ZG 4.0 Transfer Case Fluid?
Post by: IronRod on December 06, 2011, 10:24:02 AM

Sorry! just remember seeing the topic while browsing and thought ,that sounds confusing! :017: Thought it might make sense to a GC owner. If nothing else it seems fully synthetic might be the most useful starting place.
Have you tried Mazola :003:

Title: Re: '98 ZG 4.0 Transfer Case Fluid?
Post by: tim_aka_tim on December 06, 2011, 03:34:06 PM

The equivalent of Mopar 7176 is ATF+4. It used to be ATF+3.

Title: Re: '98 ZG 4.0 Transfer Case Fluid?
Post by: Panic mechanic! on December 06, 2011, 06:54:26 PM

ok so atf+3 used to be ok but new improved atf+4 is now recomended I feel a sales ploy here

Title: Re: '98 ZG 4.0 Transfer Case Fluid?
Post by: IronRod on December 06, 2011, 07:25:23 PM

I'd get it in quick before they bring out ATF+5 gold star with wings and leopard skin applicator.

Title: Re: '98 ZG 4.0 Transfer Case Fluid?
Post by: Mike Pavelin on December 06, 2011, 07:57:48 PM

Dexron II or equivalent is fine and cheap as chips.