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If your vehicle has four-wheel or all-wheel drive, your vehicle will have a transfer case. The transfer case divides power between the rear and front wheels. This system is set up on the back of the transmission and utilizes driveshafts to deliver engine power to the rear and front axles in your Toyota.
The transfer case in your Toyota is filled with fluid, and that fluid helps to keep parts of the transfer case lubricated and cool, and prevent wear and tear, which also includes corrosion prevention. When the transfer case is in motion, the gears and chain inside spread the fluid everywhere to keep the transfer case enclosed in the fluid. While the fluid keeps the components cool and lubricated, the fluid itself deals with heat and friction, which eventually cause the fluid to break down. Around this time the fluid will become gritty and dark, and it will need to be changed by your trusted Toyota service department in St. Louis.
One visual sign that a new transfer case fluid is needed is when the fluid turns into a dark and gritty color. Another sign is seeing that the transfer case fluid is low. One sign that you can hear is a grinding sound coming from under your vehicle. You should start thinking about getting a transfer case fluid replacement would be around the 30,000-mile mark. You might need to get new fluid sooner if you do a significant amount of towing or off-road driving.
If you put off getting new transfer case fluid, you could face some larger issues on the road and in the repair shop. Your vehicle could suffer a loss of control and suffer a breakdown, and the transfer case itself could get damaged, which will cost more to repair or replace compared to replacing the fluid in the transfer case.
While new fluid can be replaced yourself, if you’d rather have a professional work on your vehicle, bring your vehicle to the trained technicians at St. Louis Toyota Service Center. Our experienced professionals can drain out the old fluid, replace it with fresh fluid and inspect the vehicle for any other service needs. Schedule your appointment today!
