REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID CHANGE

Change fluid but took over 3 quarts and 8ozs before any of it ran out. It that normal since most have said 3quarts?

 

I was a few ozs above the stated amount also. Personally, I think if it does not go above the level of the fill plug on a level surface, you are good to go.

 

My '09 V6 took almost 4 quarts to come up to the plug. My 07 4cyl took about 3 1/4 quarts. I did them both on the same concrete floor in the same spot too.

Casting variances maybe?

 

Did you have to put in an additive for the LSD?

 

yup

 

No, both trucks have open diff

Now that I think about it my dad's Tundra took about a half quart extra too.

 

As long as you changed the fluid on a level surface and aren't using axle shims or anything like that to alter the axle angle, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

Level surface and fill until full. I'd say you are good.

Time to change front and T Case if 4wd. There's another 3 qts.

 

Just remember the first time it's changed to have 4 quarts on hand. It's easy to put extra bottles on the shelf for next time, but it sucks to not have enough to fill it up after it's drained out.

 

09 acab base model.... I put in 3 quarts and it needed more soo yeah..