transfer case oil

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towncarblue
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i have a 2002 nissan pathfinder se 4x4.
i could not find mobil 1 atf fluid
so i bought Castrol/Import multi-vehicle automatic transmission fluid { same that i used when i replaced my transmission fluid.}
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/access ... 260526_0_0_
is this a good/ right type of fluid?
i was also looking at this one http://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline-Max ... n/15125768

the lables on the atf fluids are so confusing , i need to know what should i use exactly
i have an advance auto parts and a autozone around me.


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Chuck Tribolet
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The owner's manual and the FSM define the specs that each lubricant must meet. If it meets that, it should be OK.
I'd go with the Castrol.

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Castrol IMV will work fine in your transfer case, as will Valvoline MaxLife. I'd lean toward the MaxLife since it is synthetic.


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