Differential Fluid Change Advice
#1
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Differential Fluid Change Advice
I'm about to flush my tranny fluid this weekend and was thinking about changing the differential fluid too. I haven't even taken a look at the casing, so I don't know what condition it's really in.
Assuming that there are no signs of leakage on the outside of the diff, should I bother swapping out the gasket or just do the drain and refill and call it a day?
ALSO - What type of fluid should I be using for the diff?
thx!
Assuming that there are no signs of leakage on the outside of the diff, should I bother swapping out the gasket or just do the drain and refill and call it a day?
ALSO - What type of fluid should I be using for the diff?
thx!
Last edited by SuperCoupe400; 07-17-09 at 06:14 AM.
#6
Lexus Test Driver
^^^If you really want to be picky about it use 80w-90 Toyota based fluid. You can buy the other stuff at any parts store easy to get your hands on. If the diff casing is leaking replace the pinion seal if that is leaking and just use gasket maker for the access panel on the back side. Not cake job BTW if your wanting to do it. More info--->
TYPE: GL-5
VISCOSITY:
Preferred 80W-90
OK for temperatures below -18°C (0°F) 80W
OK for temperatures above -18°C (0°F) 90
CAPACITY: 1.3 Liters (2.6 US pints)
TYPE: GL-5
VISCOSITY:
Preferred 80W-90
OK for temperatures below -18°C (0°F) 80W
OK for temperatures above -18°C (0°F) 90
CAPACITY: 1.3 Liters (2.6 US pints)
#8
Intermediate
Thread Starter
What size are the (what appears to be Allen wrench) fill and drain plug bolts on the diff?
I took a look at it yesterday as I was finishing up the tranny drain and fill and knew right then that I didn't have the tools necessary to get the plugs out.
I took a look at it yesterday as I was finishing up the tranny drain and fill and knew right then that I didn't have the tools necessary to get the plugs out.
#12
Pole Position
iTrader: (1)
I just did this last week using the 80-90 valvoline from autozone and everything is silky smooth. Get 2 bottles, but you won't use it all.
Here is a quick tip: Jack up your pass side rear, cut the bottle tip, using your index finger cap the bottle tip holding the bottle upside down. Now you are ready to pour he gear oil in the diff.
Position the bottle between suspension control arms, keeping it upside down once you got it in a position to pour it in the fill hole release your finger and let it flow resting the bottle at a 45*
Here is a quick tip: Jack up your pass side rear, cut the bottle tip, using your index finger cap the bottle tip holding the bottle upside down. Now you are ready to pour he gear oil in the diff.
Position the bottle between suspension control arms, keeping it upside down once you got it in a position to pour it in the fill hole release your finger and let it flow resting the bottle at a 45*