So it is likely a wise idea to also check the Rear Differential, if they overfilled one they could possibly overfill the other given that they use the same fluid. Then while you are at it verify that the Transmission isn't overfilled as well.

If you are past 5k miles you may as well swap the fluids for Redline or Amsoil synthetics as an extra measure of protection.

 

This happened to me. At 20k a seal blew out in my transfer case. I had to have the whole transfer case replaced. They said the cause was that it was over filled.

 

was it under warranty?

 

Yea but it took FOR EVER!!! I had to turn the car totally stock. It took a month for them just to approve the warranty work.

 

I dont think the transfer case was totally shot. A bearing went bad in the tc, due to the lack of fluid. For what ever reason they don't or cant service them. They just replace the whole thing. Good if warranty is paying for it. But if you have to pay out of pocket i think Shepard trasmission can rebuild it for a lot less.

 

that freakin sucks...damn it's making me think about taking the TC fluid change to the dealership instead of doing it myself...just because i've heard of so many issues with the 2010's

damn

 

No problem with doing it yourself, as long as it's not making abnormal noises then you'll probably be fine even if it is over-filled. If it is making abnormal noise already then let the dealership handle is so they can document the factory paint seal still being intact to prove it was the factory who over-filled it.

 

This needs to be a sticky IMO.

(Here, style and evomn really)

 

Added here: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ssues-etc.html

 

can someone post a picture for the drain plug? I have no idea where it is located

 

thanks for the info...is there a particular noise i should be looking for? and under what conditions?

 

^ yea, I'd also like to know what you might hear or sense if its starting to have a problem

 

A howling or whining noise that increases with speed.

 

Good to hear about this, does the Ralliart have this issue too???

 

No idea.