2006 Silverado Front Diff Fluid?

[Bigredmariner]

Nick, I want to change out the gear oil in my front differential and transfer case. I have been trying to find out what type to get from the Amsoil website but I am getting wrapped around the axle here. Give me your recommendations if you would. For the front diff and transfer case.

My truck:
2006, Chevrolet, 1500, 5.3l (T), 4L60E, NVG 246-NP8 Transfer Case. Push button 4WD.

 

[Alljackedup408]

Nick, I want to change out the gear oil in my front differential and transfer case. I have been trying to find out what type to get from the Amsoil website but I am getting wrapped around the axle here. Give me your recommendations if you would. For the front diff and transfer case.

My truck:
2006, Chevrolet, 1500, 5.3l (T), 4L60E, NVG 246-NP8 Transfer Case. Push button 4WD.

idk about the front diff.. but ive always put ATF synthetic in my transfer case.

 

[daddy]

Transfer case takes GM Auto-Trac II only.

The diffs take Severe Gear 75w-90.

 

[Bigredmariner]

OK, so only the GM Auto-Trac II. And I could use the same weight oil in both front and rear diffs then?

 

[daddy]

OK, so only the GM Auto-Trac II. And I could use the same weight oil in both front and rear diffs then?

Yep.

I went through this same thing with Nick earlier this year when I bought the 'Hoe!

 

[Bigredmariner]

OK, so only the GM Auto-Trac II. And I could use the same weight oil in both front and rear diffs then?

Yep.

I went through this same thing with Nick earlier this year when I bought the 'Hoe!

So he wasn't able to get the T-Case fluid then. I will have to get it from the dealership right.

 

[daddy]

OK, so only the GM Auto-Trac II. And I could use the same weight oil in both front and rear diffs then?

Yep.

I went through this same thing with Nick earlier this year when I bought the 'Hoe!

So he wasn't able to get the T-Case fluid then. I will have to get it from the dealership right.

Yeah, just get it locally.

 

[Bigredmariner]

OK, so only the GM Auto-Trac II. And I could use the same weight oil in both front and rear diffs then?

Yep.

I went through this same thing with Nick earlier this year when I bought the 'Hoe!

So he wasn't able to get the T-Case fluid then. I will have to get it from the dealership right.

Yeah, just get it locally.

Cool thanks guys.

 

[drperry]

You only need the GM specific fluid if your transfer case has the "auto" button.

 

[daddy]

You only need the GM specific fluid if your transfer case has the "auto" button.

And, J-Rod, does yours have the Auto button?