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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. Dec 31, 2009 at 8:41 AM
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    Drain plug

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    Fill plug

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  2. Dec 31, 2009 at 9:45 AM
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    Nice pics. I'm gona save to maintenance folder. To OP don't forget to take fill plug out first or you could be very sorry.

     
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  3. Dec 31, 2009 at 10:00 AM
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    No shop needed. But on TRD OffRoad models you do need to drop the rear portion of the engine skid plate to access the front diff.
     
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  4. Dec 31, 2009 at 3:49 PM
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    Thanks for this write up it definitely saved me some cash. To those of you who haven't done this yet this tube worked great just something to consider when it's time.
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  5. Jan 4, 2010 at 5:54 PM
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    Well i just changed mine today. 20000 miles with some off roading in the mud and water. Is it bad if the stuff that comes out looks like chocolate milk?? i figured it was just mixed with some water. Oh and it fixed a clunk that was happening when i switch from drive to reverse and start moving or reverse to drive and start moving. :)
     
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  6. Jan 4, 2010 at 5:55 PM
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    Yeah...If it looks like chocolate milk, you got some water in it. I try to change it after a water dunking.
     
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  7. Jan 4, 2010 at 5:57 PM
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    yeah thats what prompted me to change it. Went in the water sunday and i could here it hiss when the rear end went under...
     
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  8. Jan 5, 2010 at 3:43 PM
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    Thanks Brian and Chris! Who should I write the check to? haha

    I guess I just want to clarify but did you say that the oil should run out of the fill plug when full? Because I put 3 qts in and it never ran out.
     
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  9. Jan 5, 2010 at 4:28 PM
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    It doesnt always run out. Depends on how level the surface is that you are working on. 3 quarts is what the book says.
     
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  10. Jan 5, 2010 at 4:31 PM
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    Very level. It was in my garage because my driveway is sloped.

    On a side note I got a copy of the service manual.:yay:

    Have you ever tried to change the battery of a new beetle?
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2010 at 4:32 PM
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    What makes you think I have done anything to a beetle?
     
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  12. Jan 5, 2010 at 4:35 PM
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    IDK. You may have helped somebody. Anyways I was just going to say it's a total pain in the ass and my knuckles aren't happy. Damn German engineers.
     
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  13. Jan 5, 2010 at 4:38 PM
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    Only ones I have messed with are the older ones. None of the new ones.
     
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  14. Jan 10, 2010 at 8:49 PM
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    quick question because i couldn't find anything absolutely specific when i searched...

    i am about to change everything, front, rear, transfer, and tranny...all with amsoil full synthetic...they have both GL4 and GL5...what is the difference and what should i buy...?

    should i get all gl4, or all gl5, or a bit of both?

    chris4x4, your expertise is needed!!!
     
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  15. Jan 10, 2010 at 8:56 PM
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    A GL-5 is for Hypoid gears. It has addatives that aid the lubrication of the spiral cut of them. GL-4 is for trannys, as the GL-5 addatives can be harmfull to Brass, Bronze, or Copper used in transmissions. HOWEVER, Im not aware of any transmission made in the last few years that uses any of those metals in them. Or any that would be harmed by the use of a GL-5 fluid. ANyway.....Use the GL-5 in the Diffs and the GL-4 in the tranny and Transfer case. :)
     
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    YAY

    thanks chris!!!

    i can't wait to do them...i'm gonna make a step by step for the front diff and transfer that you can add to this thread if you want when i get my oil...
     
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  17. Jan 10, 2010 at 9:03 PM
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    Glad to help Man! :)
     
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    me to. This guys like a walking encyclopedia.
     
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