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Rear different fluid level

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by cstallings, Jun 7, 2014.

  1. Jun 7, 2014 at 12:55 PM
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    cstallings

    cstallings [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm changing my rear differential oil and I spilled some oil. I'm not exactly sure how much I spilled. Should the oil level come to the top of the fill hole?
     
  2. Jun 7, 2014 at 12:56 PM
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    hotrod53

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    Yes, fill till it runs out of the fill hole. (on a level surface).... enjoy the smell....LOL... I hate the smell of rear end oil.
     
  3. Jun 7, 2014 at 12:58 PM
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    95 taco

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    This ^^^

    And wear gloves, the smell of gear oil is just a really bad smell to have stuck on something.
     
  4. Jun 7, 2014 at 1:35 PM
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    cstallings

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    I thought so...thanks for the quick reply guys.
     

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