Differential oil change

[R.L.K.]

Well , looks like I've struck a big ten nerve !

@ gofishn o'l retired RR engineer very , very good post and we'll thought and informative my College Football Fan !
LOL !
Don't take my SEC upbringing & Background the wrong way my fanatic friend , I'm just READY for College Football to get here already Sir !
No worries your boys should fair well , but in the end this year's the championship will likely be had by a Left Coast team or one of many S.E.C. Teams

 

[R.L.K.]

For me personally I'm glad I didn't wait until 100k to do mine it was inexpensive and fairly easy even for a novice in auto repair such as myself thanks again for the write up R.L.K it was very helpful

Thanks big_red06: !
The differentials and transfer case is so easy to change on these trucks I may do it every 30-40k ish just to make myself happy

 

[big_red06]

Thanks big_red06: !
The differentials and transfer case is so easy to change on these trucks I may do it every 30-40k ish just to make myself happy

I agree will most likely be doing the same

 

[roastpuff]

Has anyone found an alternative to the "unicorn tears" transfer case fluid though? The differentials are easy but the transfer case fluid is the tricky one to find!

 

[Hemi395]

It's crazy expensive too. Amsoil claims one of their trans fluids will work in the 44-44 but I'm not sure if anyone has tried it yet.....

 

[big_red06]

Has anyone found an alternative to the "unicorn tears" transfer case fluid though? The differentials are easy but the transfer case fluid is the tricky one to find!

Call your dealer and get the part number for the transfer case fluid I'm assuming that you are talking about the BW 44-44 fluid then plug it into Amazon got mine for 20 a quart

 

[Hootbro]

Has anyone found an alternative to the "unicorn tears" transfer case fluid though? The differentials are easy but the transfer case fluid is the tricky one to find!

When I first bought my RAM last year, I looked into this pretty hard and found nothing other than speculation of ATF+4 "supposedly" would work but nothing I would risk while in warranty.

As Hemi395 mentioned, Amsoil calls out one of their ATF universal fluids but it is not exactly a spec for spec endorsement as a replacement, just Amsoil would cover you if you had problems related to using their fluid.

At least for me, I would not deviate from the "Unicorn Tears" OEM BW stuff while in warranty. They went out of their way to make that fluid a dark bluish color for a reason and I think it was to know if someone swapped out anything that was not the BW called out fluid.

 

[Hemi395]

When I first bought my RAM last year, I looked into this pretty hard and found nothing other than speculation of ATF+4 "supposedly" would work but nothing I would risk while in warranty.

As Hemi395 mentioned, Amsoil calls out one of their ATF universal fluids but it is not exactly a spec for spec endorsement as a replacement, just Amsoil would cover you if you had problems related to using their fluid.

At least for me, I would deviate from the "Unicorn Tears" OEM BW stuff while in warranty. They went out of their way to make that fluid a dark bluish color for a reason and I think it was to know if someone swapped out anything that was not the BW called out fluid.

This is a good point as the 44-44 fluid is red like any atf+4 fluid is...

 

[gofishn]

When I first bought my RAM last year, I looked into this pretty hard and found nothing other than speculation of ATF+4 "supposedly" would work but nothing I would risk while in warranty.

As Hemi395 mentioned, Amsoil calls out one of their ATF universal fluids but it is not exactly a spec for spec endorsement as a replacement, just Amsoil would cover you if you had problems related to using their fluid.

At least for me, I would not deviate from the "Unicorn Tears" OEM BW stuff while in warranty. They went out of their way to make that fluid a dark bluish color for a reason and I think it was to know if someone swapped out anything that was not the BW called out fluid.

getting ready to do my truck, this summer and i too am too am going to use the unicorn tears.not worth the worry to do otherwise.


MLK,

not retired, yet. SEC vs Big 10 braggiubg rights is more fun than the the games. Am thinking it is gong to be west coast team, this yeartoo, after last years exhibition. they;ve been overlooked for too long now.

 

[Hootbro]

getting ready to do my truck, this summer and i too am too am going to use the unicorn tears.not worth the worry to do otherwise.


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Everything I have read says it is 1.5 quarts fill. So you will at least have a 0.5 quarts to save and only will need to buy 1 quart at the next service.

 

[R.L.K.]

Go HOGS ! S.E.C. RULES

 

[KJ1]

So no need to break the bolts and replace the gasket? Just curious

 

[DILLIGAF]

Just Ordered a Mag-Hytec Differential Cover and some Redline 75W-140

Hopefully it goes smooth

 

[R.L.K.]

Just Ordered a Mag-Hytec Differential Cover and some Redline 75W-140

Hopefully it goes smooth

Ooooh ! Awesome choices Sir !

Please post P/N s prices and pictures during your install !

 

[R.L.K.]

So no need to break the bolts and replace the gasket? Just curious

?? Gheck out post #1 aka the OP , original post . There's pics of the drain plug , it's a 14 mm hex.
Hope this helps !

 

[DILLIGAF]

Ooooh ! Awesome choices Sir !

Please post P/N s prices and pictures during your install !

Im in Canada so this hurts

https://www.bcdiesel.ca/en/mag-hytec-differential-cover-rear-d12-925
https://www.amazon.ca/Line-57105-75...F8&qid=1468786808&sr=1-2&keywords=red+line+75

 

[R.L.K.]

Im in Canada so this hurts

https://www.bcdiesel.ca/en/mag-hytec-differential-cover-rear-d12-925
https://www.amazon.ca/Line-57105-75...F8&qid=1468786808&sr=1-2&keywords=red+line+75

Lol , I was talking about the diff cover !

 

[EdmontonRam]

Im wondering what you guys think of this listing on the Amsoil site. They appear to have a fluid listed for the BW 44-44 T-Case now.

AMSOIL Shop by Product

 

[EdmontonRam]

Update: I called Amsoil this morning and they pointed me to the data sheet and confirmed its use for the BW 44-44 T-Case. The data sheet has the Mopar part number listed in the specifications as approved for use.

Hope this helps the next guy in the search for answers.

 

[Hootbro]

Update: I called Amsoil this morning and they pointed me to the data sheet and confirmed its use for the BW 44-44 T-Case. The data sheet has the Mopar part number listed in the specifications as approved for use.

Hope this helps the next guy in the search for answers.

Just to be clear, it is "approved" by AMSOIL and not FCA. Have a transfer case issue under warranty and if claim against the fluid is made as cause, FCA is going to wash their hands of it and you will have to deal with AMSOIL for claim of failure and restitution.

I am sure the AMSOIL will work fine but it is not an approved replacement by FCA.