M925A2 reverse issue

[CaptainBillUSMC]

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"Are you talking about the transmission fluid... All The Fluids"

No. Just the engine and transmission.
Other gear boxes are generally 80/90 gear oil.
The power steering could be different too...

Sorry, I should've clarified, I was saying above that I was going to change out all the fluids when (and if) I bring it home. And you had said leave the fluid be unless it indicates being changed. And, I was curious if you meant just the transmission fluid or leave all the fluids be unless they show signs of breaking down? Thanks and sorry for the confusion.

 

[Mullaney]

Sorry, I should've clarified, I was saying above that I was going to change out all the fluids when (and if) I bring it home. And you had said leave the fluid be unless it indicates being changed. And, I was curious if you meant just the transmission fluid or leave all the fluids be unless they show signs of breaking down? Thanks and sorry for the confusion.

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Ahhh... Okay. So what I would do is definitely open every "fill hole" and stick your finger in there. The oil should look clean and within reach of your finger. I would definitely look at it carefully, but other than that - I would leave it be. Engine oil might be different. Might even order a sampling kit and send it off for analysis...

 

[98G]

Ok thanks!

You are probably correct. Back in the "rear" getting and having Dex3 is simple. But, when deployed, it becomes an issue. Combat logistics would be even more difficult. Just like when they switched over to putting jet fuel in the trucks. Much easier. There was a time when the Marine Corps was putting JP5 in everything to simplify logistics.

Are you just talking about the transmission fluid or are you talking about all the fluids?

Thanks again for the advice. When it comes to maintenance, I am a by the book guy so having people with practical knowledge is very helpful.

My opinion? I'd check it all, to include diffs, before driving it home. But if the fluids looked OK, I'd drive it the 200miles or so on what's in it.

Once home, I'd change the oil and fuel filter.

 

[98G]

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Ahhh... Okay. So what I would do is definitely open every "fill hole" and stick your finger in there. The oil should look clean and within reach of your finger. I would definitely look at it carefully, but other than that - I would leave it be. Engine oil might be different. Might even order a sampling kit and send it off for analysis...

With the diffs, I'd check the drain hole instead of the fill hole. There might be good clean lube on top of water.

 

[Mullaney]

With the diffs, I'd check the drain hole instead of the fill hole. There might be good clean lube on top of water.

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True. With a clean drain pan, the oil can fall out and be picked back up and fed to the machine...