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

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  1. Oct 8, 2012 at 1:23 PM
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    Ah, makes sense,
     
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  2. Oct 8, 2012 at 4:49 PM
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    Yup this. Punch a hole to vent. Wedge the bottle behind tire while its filling go do something or just wait lol
     
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  3. Oct 9, 2012 at 1:07 PM
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    What kind of tube to you use? Does it fit over the mouth of the bottle?
     
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  4. Oct 9, 2012 at 1:41 PM
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    Go to Lowe's and get some 5/16" inside diameter clear tubing.
     
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  5. Oct 9, 2012 at 9:52 PM
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    The mouth of my transmission oil is about 1" diameter and it doesn't have the pointy lid like the other gear oils...
     
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  6. Oct 10, 2012 at 12:46 PM
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  7. Oct 10, 2012 at 12:48 PM
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    You need one anyway...or something similar...to add transmission fluid to these trucks.
     
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  8. Oct 10, 2012 at 9:47 PM
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    I have one, I used it for my diff oil, I just picked up another one for my tranny. I just wanted to see if there was another option but I guess this is my best bet
     
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  9. Oct 10, 2012 at 11:54 PM
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  10. Oct 10, 2012 at 11:55 PM
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    I saw one of those, I didn't know how well they worked.
     
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  11. Oct 11, 2012 at 12:02 AM
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    Haven't used many but I think generally they all work pretty well. I'd expect they work even better with a more viscous fluid like gear oil.

    Basically a plunger with a seal that rides inside that metal body. Works pretty much as you'd expect it too. I think it'll drip a little if you're not careful but they're fine. It'll pump a lot of fluid quickly too.

    Check reviews I guess.


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    $17 LUMAX LX-1185 Black 18 oz. Suction Gun with 12" Vinyl Flex Hose. Excellent for Draining and Filling Differentials, Transmissions, Clutches, Gear Cases and More!
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=025HS8QAERYYBYZKYAB8

    has great reviews, some of the others -- not so much
     
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  12. Oct 11, 2012 at 12:04 AM
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    Nice, I might have to pick one up for next time when I have some extra cash laying around
     
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  13. Oct 22, 2012 at 9:44 AM
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    I'm having a hard time getting an accurate count. To change the oil in my manual transmission, transfer case, and both differentials...how much oil should I get from Autozone?

    Also, the Haynes manual recommends 75w90 for the front diff but 90w for the rear diff. Can I get away with just using 75w90 for everything?
     
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  14. Oct 22, 2012 at 7:16 PM
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    Yeah you'll be okay with 75-90 but for FL you could honestly run something a little heavier most of the time, IMO.

    I think it's what 3 qts in the rear, 2 qts in the trans (6spd?), 1 qt for the t-case, and almost 2 for the front diff.

    I want to say 8 qts but I can't remember.
     
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  15. Oct 23, 2012 at 9:12 AM
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    Yep, it's about 8 quarts to change out everything.
     
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  16. Oct 23, 2012 at 11:08 AM
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    I think I used 6 qts.

    1.1, 1.6, 3.3.... Something like that.
     
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  17. Oct 23, 2012 at 12:31 PM
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    I found the elusive page in the Haynes manual.

    Manual transmission, 4 cyl, 4WD......2.3qts
    (Manual xmission, 4 cyl, 2WD..............2.7 qts)​
    (Manual xmission, V6.........................1.9 qts)​
    Transfer Case..............................1.1 qts

    Differential, Front (4WD)................1.6 qts

    Differential, Rear (4WD).................3.0 qts
    (Diff, 2WD except PreRunner...............3.5 qts)​
    Total..........................................8.0 qts
     
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  18. Oct 23, 2012 at 4:00 PM
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    Best tool by far to use for this. Beats a little screw on pump any day.
     
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  20. Oct 23, 2012 at 4:25 PM
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    When I did my 30,000 I used a little screw on pump. It felt like I pumped 1000 times to do 8 qt :eek:s.
     
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