No fluid in front diff, looking to move the Jeep KM or so

[O.D.]

I currently have no fluids in the front diff and i have to move the TJ about a Km or so tomorrow after work.

I'll be towing it with a booty fab bar hooked to the receiver ball on the front of my bumper and will tow it that way. It'll be in Neutral.

Do i risk any possible damage going that far without fluids?

 

[chunkytrunks]

I would want some sort of oil in the diff. It won't take long for the bearings to heat up and possibly get damaged.

 

[dwcjwerfner]

I would want some sort of oil in the diff. It won't take long for the bearings to heat up and possibly get damaged.

x2
Just say no to no oil.

 

[O.D.]

That's what i figured. OK, I'll try and pick something up on my way home today then...... Barring not being able to find specifically what i need, what COULD i use as a substitute in a pinch to just get me to my destination?

 

[Farm Boy]

Don't quote me on this but I'd think that anything would be better than none, even engine oil. If you are requiring special additives, that's not a big deal, put the gear oil in for now, add the additives later -- just don't forget.

 

[Andy4802]

motor oil will work fine for one km. just use whatever you have lying around