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Changing differential fluid - A step by step "HOW TO"

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by brianr, Jan 21, 2009.

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  1. Aug 23, 2010 at 10:05 PM
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    No worries, let me know how the diff change goes :)
     
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  2. Sep 1, 2010 at 10:13 PM
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    Used Mobil 1 80-90W. Works like a charm. Thanks again Chris.
     
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  4. Sep 8, 2010 at 7:02 PM
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  5. Sep 8, 2010 at 7:24 PM
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    Correct, but the "LS" on the Mobil 1 gear lube denotes that it is safe for use in LS diffs...It doesnt have any LS addatives in it.
     
    chris4x4, Sep 8, 2010
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  6. Sep 8, 2010 at 9:40 PM
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    Well, that clears that up ! I used Mobil 1 LS. They told me it was OK but I didn't know it didn't have LS additive. Thanks.
     
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  7. Sep 9, 2010 at 5:44 PM
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    Thanks for the great write up of changing the rear diff oil! I used to do all my own work but lately gotten a bit lazy, this inspired me to DIY!

    BTW dlr wants $59 to do this. I did it for ~$20 and 20 min, and I'm sure they don't use Synthetic.

    I used 2 qts Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lube LS
    $28 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75W-90 ('00 2WD non-LS).

    This oil went in very easy, I warmed it for 10 minutes in a pail of hot water, just passing that old trick along if anyone does it while it's cold (not that it is cold now).
     
    RocKKer, Sep 9, 2010
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  8. Sep 9, 2010 at 6:23 PM
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    Welcome to TW! :)
    Good tip to warm the oil first. I useually leave it sit in the sun for a bit :eek:
     
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  9. Sep 10, 2010 at 5:44 AM
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    Awesome write up! I just hit my 30,000 mile mark so I'm going to do this today :)
     
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  10. Sep 12, 2010 at 3:55 PM
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    Hey Chris! Thanks for the write up! I did mine today and it was so easy:D! $23 later and it sounds way more quite and more pick up and go!

    It was as easy as you said it would be!


    Thank you very Much!:D:D:D:D
     
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  11. Sep 12, 2010 at 9:52 PM
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    WOW!!!

    I just read 32 pages of this DIY...and it reads part like a service manual...part like a novel...and part like a reality show. LOL

    I only have 2100 miles on my SR5 Tacoma...and I can't wait to tackle these gear oil changes.

    I also have 2 years/25K miles maintenance included with the truck...but I'm still gonna do this myself. I love it! I've already changed the motor oil with Mobile-1 and a new YZZD3.

    Thanks Chris...this forum rocks...is addicting...and I have not been this motivated to wrench on a truck in years.


    :cheers:
     
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  12. Sep 13, 2010 at 6:30 AM
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    OK...I'm somewhat confused...

    I checked and my rear-end has a C3 sticker and no LSD sticker.

    However my window sticker says I have "Auto LSD"

    Can someone clarify???
     
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  13. Sep 13, 2010 at 7:35 AM
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    The "Auto LSD" uses the brakes to give traction to a tire needing it. You do not need an LS addative in your rear diff.
     
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  14. Sep 13, 2010 at 7:38 AM
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    thank you

    so...would you suggest synthetic? In both diffs and transfer?
     
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  15. Sep 13, 2010 at 7:45 AM
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    Sure. Mobil 1 is a good gear lube, and readilly availible.
     
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    thanks again

    you are a wealth of information
     
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    man that fill plug is a bitch to get off huh??? howcome it has oil on the back side the whole time i got it fianly after 10 min of cussing at it that always helps... ill do the front tomorrow. does anyone know if you can squeeze the oil in out of the bottle or do you need a pump??
     
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  18. Sep 13, 2010 at 7:50 PM
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    ive never needed a pump.
     
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  19. Sep 14, 2010 at 10:13 AM
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    I just soaked both the fill plug and drain plug with a little wd-40 a day before I removed them and they came out with little effort.:)
     
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    I need a quick answer here guys .. hopefully someone is online that can answer this. For the rear diff I filled it till I saw gear oil coming out the fill cap then put the cap on .. waited and came back and filled it till it came out again.

    My question is.... Do I use the same fill method for the front diff and transfer case????
     
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