Rear Differential Oil Change
Submitted by Mattdogg02
1. Be sure to run your car (in 4WD) for about 5-10 minutes or so to warm the oil up and be sure to park on a level ground. First we need to gather our materials. This is what I used for my oil change: Initial expenses Oil Catcher – $10 at Pep Boys Fluid Pump - $5 at Pep Boys 24mm wrench or ratchet (assumed ownership) Rear Differential Change Expenses 3 Qt 75W90 Gear Oil - $21 (I used Redline from myoilshop.com) *Note: Models with LSD takes a special gear oil (refer to the Owner's Manual for the correct type).
2. Locate the Rear Differential. Remove the Fill Hole plug first, then place your oil catcher in position, and remove the drain hole plug. While the oil drains, clean off the drain plug.
3. When finished draining, replace the drain plug, and proceed to pump the fluid into the fill hole. I filled until the fluid overran, but you can check the fluid by sticking a pinky into the hold and checking the level. Replace the fill hole plug, and done.
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