Hi all,

I just picked up a 96 Montero SR last Monday and I've been baselining the maintenance since then but I've got a couple of questions.

I have the FSM and it specifies 75w-85w oil for the transfer case. I've never seen that viscosity before and the Napa I went to didn't have it. What do you guys use there?

When I first leave the driveway and the truck is cold, the transmission holds onto 1st for way too long and then it shifts pretty hard. This only happens when its cold. The fluid is dark brown so I'm planning on changing the fluid and filter. Do I need to use the Mitsubishi fluid or is the trans just as happy with Dextron II?

Final question: When I first pull out of the driveway, there is a deep whirring noise that comes from the passenger side of the firewall. It sounds very close to a Ford's power steering pump. I also noticed it makes that same noise while braking offroad and then the brake pedal gets very soft. My best guess is something to do with the ABS. My rotors feel warped so I think that may have something to do with it. I'll be getting them turned soon. Should I be looking at anything else?

Thanks in advance.