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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. Jan 22, 2009 at 2:26 AM
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    I'm guessing it's pretty much the same steps for a 1st gen? I don't feel like crawling under my truck.:p
     
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  2. Jan 22, 2009 at 5:47 AM
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    I put in 1 quart of fluid first, then the 4oz. of additive, then filled until it started comming out. I capped it off, drove the truck about 40 feet, then topped off the diff with the rest of the oil. It held exactly 3 quarts 4 oz. :)
     
    chris4x4, Jan 22, 2009
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  3. Jan 22, 2009 at 5:48 AM
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    First gen uses the same diff, just a little narrower. I think the specs call for just under 3 quarts for th efirst gens.
     
    chris4x4, Jan 22, 2009
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  4. Jan 22, 2009 at 6:12 AM
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  5. Jan 22, 2009 at 6:17 AM
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    They should.
     
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  6. Jan 22, 2009 at 9:56 AM
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    Our Wal Mart here said they will take the oil for no charge. but have not taken it there yet to see. Our Garbage dump takes it for no charge and since Im at the dump once in awhile it works for me.
     
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  7. Jan 22, 2009 at 10:03 AM
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    OOPS, I forgot something. I'm not sure where Chris was going to do with the old (I guess maybe I should have taken it).

    When I change my oil, I take it to the local Checker/Kragen store.
     
    brianr, Jan 22, 2009
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  8. Jan 22, 2009 at 10:11 AM
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    Good job guys!!! This should be stickyed or put in mods & Tutorials.

    Thanks in advance admin and mods
     
    spaghettiedy, Jan 22, 2009
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  9. Jan 22, 2009 at 1:23 PM
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    Right on guys!

    I'm a little reluctant to changing anything other than the engine oil, but now I'll give this a shot.:D
     
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  10. Jan 22, 2009 at 1:52 PM
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    i use mobil1.......................iwas just asking chris if he had tried synthetic royal purple, since mobil1 didnt do so well in the lsd for him(i have the locker)..........and the manual for the 06 i had and the manual for the 04 i have now say every 30k....diff fluid change.
     
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  11. Feb 14, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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    anyone know the hex size on the front diff for 1st gen? anyone had success getting the rear fill plug out when it was stuck?
     
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  12. Feb 17, 2009 at 1:43 PM
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  13. Feb 17, 2009 at 1:54 PM
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    Yep. We used the OEM Toyota addative. 4ozs.
     
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    Sorry to bring back an old thread but yesterday I bought Mobile 1 synthetic gear oil to change my LSD rearend this weekend. I also bought a tube of additive. I stumbled across this thread this morning and am now concerned about using it since it seems Chris had a bad experience. Has anyone come up with new results? Should I use Royal Purple synthetic or go with conventional gear oil? Thanks
     
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  15. Feb 18, 2009 at 4:54 AM
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    As you see in our wrtie-up, I/we chose to go with conventional 75-80/75-90 "Dino" oil.

    I have read on other forums guys having problems in the LSDs' using synthetic Mobil 1, and guys having good luck with RP. Maybe it has somehting to do with the LSD additive...:confused:

    Not having the first hand experiance from using those, Chris4x4 should be able to answer better.
     
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  16. Feb 18, 2009 at 5:55 AM
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    I used different combos of Mobil 1 and the Addative. I tried it with no addative, 2oz., 4oz, 8oz. Enev tried the Mobil 1 LS, which is supposed to have the addative in it or something. No luck. After a few days, the rear chirped and howled.
    Personally, If you do any towing, or get your diffs underwater, use dino oil in the diffs.You gotta change them more frequently anyway, so why spend the money. :)
     
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    Thanks Chris. I will use the dino oil for the rear. One more reason this is such a great, informative site.
     
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  18. Mar 3, 2009 at 9:42 AM
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    can you use synthetic in the rear end for a 2009 sport. it has a lsd but it is electronic.
     
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  19. Mar 3, 2009 at 1:37 PM
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    you could, yes. were you thinking of going Mobil 1 or RP?
     
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