Checking fluid level in NV245

[JonJon]

Looking to see if there is a way to check the fluid level of the transfer case. Does anyone know?

[Sal-XK]

Pull the fill plug and the fluid should be with in 1/4" of the hole. I just stick my finger in there and check when I change the fluid I just fill it until it comes out.

[Matt]

If it's not leaking, there shouldn't be an issue with the level.

But basically all you need to do is take off the fill plug and stick something in there (like a twist tie) to see how far the level is below the fill hole... should be within 3/8" i believe.

[Matt]

1/4.. 3/8... potAto, potato :)

[JonJon]

That was fast! Thanks a lot guys. Ill take a look at it

[Sal-XK]

1/4.. 3/8... potAto, potato :)

I was thinking the same thing when I read your post before I saw the second one, I was like I think were splitting hairs now LMAO

[Matt]

That was fast! Thanks a lot guys. Ill take a look at it

Glad we could help :)


I was thinking the same thing when I read your post before I saw the second one, I was like I think were splitting hairs now LMAO

lol yeah, after i posted and saw you already wrote something I didn't want to make it seem like I was "correcting" your measurement... we were probably typing at the same time, you just beat me to the reply!

[Sal-XK]

The drain plug is a 14 or 10 hex socket I think it is. Unless you had a reason to purchase one in the past you probably don't have one in your tool box. You can find them at autozone I know for sure there harder to find like a sears or lowes they usually don't carry sizes that big.

[JonJon]

I replaced the fluid a few months ago, but I would like to check now that I have done some wheeling. I am very particular about keeping my maintenance up to date and keeping everything in correct working order. Hopefully it will save me some nightmares down the road.

[Matt]

cough* pics of wheeling *cough

[JonJon]

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[lekmedm]

Pull the drain plug and the fluid should be with in 1/4" of the hole. I just stick my finger in there and check when I change the fluid I just fill it until it comes out.

...and the fluid should come splashing out and cover the floor! :eek: Please, don't open the drain plug. Use the fill plug to check levels!



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[Matt]

LMAO I can't believe I didn't catch that in Sals post! Hahahaha

[LWM]

LMAO I can't believe I didn't catch that in Sals post! Hahahaha

I would go in and fix it but I will leave that to the MOD! :)

[Sal-XK]

Oops :)

[JonJon]

After following your steps, I found out exactly how I would know how much was in there, because I would have to replace it. Guess I got an unexpected transfer case oil change! Lol

[Matt]

lol so you actually drained your tcase?

That'll teach ya... when in doubt, listen to MATT https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png

[Sal-XK]

After following your steps, I found out exactly how I would know how much was in there, because I would have to replace it. Guess I got an unexpected transfer case oil change! Lol

Hahaha I said that on accident I swear......

[JonJon]

Haha no I didn't, I caught it. Haha just thought I'd make him feel bad for a minute. Unless of course he's heartless and said this on purpose. Is that the case, sal? Lol

[JonJon]

Hahaha I said that on accident I swear......

Ok I'll believe you for now, but I've got my eye on you. Lol

[Matt]

Ok I'll believe you for now, but I've got my eye on you. Lol

We're all running out of eyes to keep on Sal.... no one has been able to figure him out quite yet...

[Sal-XK]

We're all running out of eyes to keep on Sal.... no one has been able to figure him out quite yet...
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