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Water in front diff, what to do?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by longhairedhippy, Jul 24, 2022.

  1. Jul 24, 2022 at 1:25 PM
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    longhairedhippy

    longhairedhippy [OP] I never go full redneck

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    So I'm repairing the CV boot on the passenger side front of my truck and when I yanked the axle, the diff oil is milky so I definitely got some water in there at some point. My question is, what should I do now? I'm going to drain and replace the diff fluid but is there anything else I should do? Should I change it again soon after running some clean oil through it?
     
  2. Jul 24, 2022 at 1:29 PM
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    Toy_Runner

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    Drain it out, fresh fluid, run it for a short interval, then change the fluid again. Still milky? Repeat the process. Cheaper than a new diff.

    Also, look at your diff breather to make sure its not clogged.
     

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