Just changed my differential fluid...
#1
Just changed my differential fluid...
was a pain in the ass to break the fill bolt loose.. it is a 17mm bolt and i have to attach two extensions and use a breaker bar to get it off... then the drain bolt just attach a half inch ratchet straight into the bolt... no need for socket... it would have taken only half hour but i let it drain for 20-30 mins and i didn't buy enough fluid, so had to go buy more... i will def do it again soon seeing as how i think this was the first diff oil change in 100k miles and the oil was black and the drain plug was full of fillings...
oh yeah i been having shaking from the axles at 55 mph... the oil change def helped it alot... suggest this to anyone who hasn't done it...
oh yeah i been having shaking from the axles at 55 mph... the oil change def helped it alot... suggest this to anyone who hasn't done it...
#2
if it wouldn't be too much trouble, do u think u could take some pics of this DIY and/or write a description of the process. Looking to do a somewhat "major" service on the TL come mid-Febuary. Plan on replacing tranny fluid and mesh, coolant, power steering fluid, and bleeding brakes, so I wouldn't mind adding this diff fluid change to the list. Any info, pics, and part numbers/details would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
#3
all you need is a new crush washer and 2 bottles of diff fluid.. i used valvoline sythetic blend... 80W90...
i didn't have cam with me but can write a DIY... will get to it tonight...
i didn't have cam with me but can write a DIY... will get to it tonight...
#4
A good tip for getting the fill plug off is putting the closed end of a combination wrench on there and hitting it with a rubber mallet. Much more effective than using a ratchet. It's good to hear there's someone else that is aware of our final drive having its own fluid.
#5
Originally Posted by c29842984
A good tip for getting the fill plug off is putting the closed end of a combination wrench on there and hitting it with a rubber mallet. Much more effective than using a ratchet. It's good to hear there's someone else that is aware of our final drive having its own fluid.
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#8
Originally Posted by pi1996
2 quarts?
that's not correct.. only 1 quart is needed..
i use a 4ft clear plastic tube to fill it..
that's not correct.. only 1 quart is needed..
i use a 4ft clear plastic tube to fill it..
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