This Valvoline Max-Life fluid, that is Dexron III H compatible, is what I use in the 4L60E transmission but not in my transfer case. I use what the owner's manual calls for.
Transfer Case Fluid 2005 Yukon Denali...
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what does your owners manual call for???…mine says Dexron lll with the H designation Automatic Transmission Fluid for the transfer case…
remember I have a Yukon Denali with AWD and no low gear just AWD all the time…Borg-Warner 4481/NR3 transfer case
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remember I have a Yukon Denali with AWD and no low gear just AWD all the time…Borg-Warner 4481/NR3 transfer case
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MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS / TRANSFER CASES and POWER STEERING
The content of this bulletin does not apply to manual transmissions or transfer cases. Any vehicle that previously required DEXRON®-III for a manual transmission or transfer case should now use P/N 88861800. This fluid is labeled Manual Transmission and Transfer Case Fluid. Power Steering Systems should now use P/N 9985010 labeled Power Steering Fluid.
Consult the Owner's Manual or Service Information (SI) for fluid recommendations.
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every time I see that recommendation it shows for 2007 and newer transfer cases while mine is a 2005…why is this so confusing?...
I look online at replacement transfer cases and the recommendation is Dexron Vl while some others even show 5W-30 full synthetic motor oil...
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I look online at replacement transfer cases and the recommendation is Dexron Vl while some others even show 5W-30 full synthetic motor oil...
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well here is something interesting…the fluid mentioned above in the bulletin, 88861800 is no longer made and was GM’s new name for the discontinued Dexron lll as GM no longer offers a license for Dexron lll...
I think I will/should be okay using Valvoline MaxLife as it shows it is safe for Dex lll-H/Dex Vl and Auto-Trak ll (even though mine does NOT take Auto-Trak ll)
I appreciate all the help here…I can’t really see how a fluid that has worked fine in my GMC for 21 years would be wrong for it now…I have read of several people using Max-Life without incident…hopefully I’m not making an expensive mistake...
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I think I will/should be okay using Valvoline MaxLife as it shows it is safe for Dex lll-H/Dex Vl and Auto-Trak ll (even though mine does NOT take Auto-Trak ll)
I appreciate all the help here…I can’t really see how a fluid that has worked fine in my GMC for 21 years would be wrong for it now…I have read of several people using Max-Life without incident…hopefully I’m not making an expensive mistake...
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transmission and transfer case fluids replaced with Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle
transmission Fluid…meets and exceeds the OEM recommended fluids for my 2005 GMC Yukon Denali…Dexron lll H-Specification...
Thanks again for all the help,
Bill
transmission Fluid…meets and exceeds the OEM recommended fluids for my 2005 GMC Yukon Denali…Dexron lll H-Specification...
Thanks again for all the help,
Bill
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