Can i use ATF in my chaincase?

[mr.polaris]

I have been reading that i can use ATF in my chaincase.....is this a good idea, will it harm anything in there, what's the differece btwn ATF and the mystery mix they call chain case oil and sell for $500 a litre?

 

[modmanmike]

i wouldnt especially if u still have warranty on your sled. but seriously what is 10 or 15 bucks for the proper recommended oil. its not like u change chaincase oil every week.

 

[sledheadrevxp]

I have been reading that i can use ATF in my chaincase.....is this a good idea, will it harm anything in there, what's the differece btwn ATF and the mystery mix they call chain case oil and sell for $500 a litre?

I run synthetic manual transmission fluid.

 

[overkill131313]

Amsoil is cheep and is the best out there! I used to run ATF before I tried to put 300 HP through a chain case.....now I use some thing that will take abuse! that reminds me.....I have to put chain case oil in sled before I back out of shop tomorrow.....just did track swap!

 

[Dazzler]

I would not use it, ATF is not a very good lubricant to start with, especially for a chain application. You will get a longer life out of your chain and bearings with a basic gear oil (75/80) but for what little bit a chain case holds, I use a synthetic gear oil. Hope this helps!!

 

[Ancient Sledder]

I have used it in the past on lower HP sleds. It will not harm anything. ATF is used in truck transfer cases with no troubles. My Kitty has a rep for eating chains,so I use synthetic lube,now.

 

[neilsleder]

I use 75/90 synthetic gear oil from Canadian tire. It's like $12 for one liter jug. You should pretty much should get two changes out of it, so that $6 a change.

 

[Pistonbroke]

I have used it in the past on lower HP sleds. It will not harm anything. ATF is used in truck transfer cases with no troubles. My Kitty has a rep for eating chains,so I use synthetic lube,now.

Spec on dodge transfer case is ATF+4, and its juts a big chain in there too, makes me wonder why not use it? I have a big jug of Mobil1 full synthetic. In the shop....hmmmmmmm

 

[imdoo'n]

you can use whatever you want. just a question though are you one of those people who will sit in a sevice station line up to get gas at 99.9 cents per litre for 45minutes, or go across the street an pay $1.01 per litre and be gone in 5 minutes or less. sure you saved a cent a litre but in total you may have saved a buck, wasted 45minutes plus. etc.

amsoil is like 9-10 dollars at peavy mart, you'll save a big wopping 5bucks, chain and gears are like 200+, what are ya saving? spend a dollar to save a nickle. it's up to you.

 

[sumx54]

you can use whatever you want. just a question though are you one of those people who will sit in a sevice station line up to get gas at 99.9 cents per litre for 45minutes, or go across the street an pay $1.01 per litre and be gone in 5 minutes or less. sure you saved a cent a litre but in total you may have saved a buck, wasted 45minutes plus. etc.

amsoil is like 9-10 dollars at peavy mart, you'll save a big wopping 5bucks, chain and gears are like 200+, what are ya saving? spend a dollar to save a nickle. it's up to you.

HOLY negative nancy......LOL... I use bacon grease in mine...yup, best sh!t ever... and CHEAP

 

[imdoo'n]

friggin batman, you an yer bear grease. no wonder ya sit all by yerself,

 

[E to the v]

i wouldnt especially if u still have warranty on your sled. but seriously what is 10 or 15 bucks for the proper recommended oil. its not like u change chaincase oil every week.

I changed mine after 36 miles last week. Stupid attack rock. $15 synthetic lasted about 10 hrs in the chaincase....

 

[scotts]

I've broke cases on the hill and used injector oil out of necessity before.ATF will be fine., sled chain cases's don't make much heat.

 

[JMCX]

I've been using nothing but ATF since the mid 90's, thousands of miles, never a problem. My King Cat has 5000 hard miles on original chain, ATF since 100 miles.

 

[HagmanMod1]

I get the full synthetic amsoil from the case dealer out here it's about 6 bucks per change works great comes with a nice filler spout aswell

 

[hilinerider]

been using atf in chaincases for 15 years, multiple sleds and no issues with any of em

 

[SNAFU]

Spec on dodge transfer case is ATF+4, and its juts a big chain in there too, makes me wonder why not use it? I have a big jug of Mobil1 full synthetic. In the shop....hmmmmmmm

Yep. I use Mobil 1 synthetic ATF in my sled. Use it in my Dodge. I have also used Shell Advanced Synthetic chaincase oil frpm Can Tire. It works fine too and is about $9 for 500ml so a bottle lasted me two years.

 

[thegeneral]

HOLY negative nancy......LOL... I use bacon grease in mine...yup, best sh!t ever... and CHEAP

MMMMMMMM bacon ! i'd bet you get lots of cats following you lol