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What are the Factory Fluids To Run?
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 9:37 pm
by rispony
Hey guys, I've recently purchased a 64' W200 Crewcab with the 318 (pics coming soon) Anyways, the truck is new to me and although it runs, I want to go through and replace every single fluid before I take it on the road and the highway. Can anyone here tell me what weight the factory recommended for the engine, transmission, transfer case, and front and rear differentials? Any info would be amazing. Thanks!
Re: What are the Factory Fluids To Run?
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 10:59 am
by Hobcobble
rispony wrote:Hey guys, I've recently purchased a 64' W200 Crewcab with the 318 (pics coming soon) Anyways, the truck is new to me and although it runs, I want to go through and replace every single fluid before I take it on the road and the highway. Can anyone here tell me what weight the factory recommended for the engine, transmission, transfer case, and front and rear differentials? Any info would be amazing. Thanks!
http://www.autobooksbishko.com
I'd suggest a Factory Service Manual.
[at the link above]
As for original fluids.... most likely SAE30wt motor oil, 90W gear oil for tranny, t-case and axles and
DOT-3 brake fluid for brakes and clutch. As for the knuckles on the front axle and your steering gear
box, I'd suggest a close inspection to see if any new fluids you add will not immediately seep out.
If this truck hasn't seen the road or a recent servicing.... you may find that it'll take a little more than
just replacing fluids before your maiden voyage.
How are the brakes?.... as in pulling the drums
and inspecting the shoes, wheel cylinders, return springs, etc.?
I'm sure others will chime in
here for you as well. Best of luck!
John
Re: What are the Factory Fluids To Run?
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:59 pm
by swptln
I run 15W-40 Rotella in all my engines gas and diesel, definitely swap out your clutch to DOT 5 they are notorious for absorbing moisture, brakes your choice Dot 3, 4 or 5. As John mentioned check your front axle knuckles to make sure they will not leak with 90W, Axles, tranny and T-case use 90W.
As a little insurance grease your axle wheel bearings front and rear before adding your gear oil.
I replaced my clutch master and slave back in 2000 w/DOT5 and looks and works the same today.