Anyone have any good tips on how to replace diff fluid. I never have before so its a first time thing. Any good tips/tricks? I am assuming you just remove the plug drain it? then what? like where does the oil go in.
Differential oil replacement
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mikelambert1987 said:
.....it goes in the fill plug.... the one that stares you in the face.....
drain......refill.....drive
x2 on removing the fill before the drain. there is nothing you can mess up. what are you going to use as a refill?
Yeah, 90 weight smells like swamp gas.
Do it all at once.
The fill and drain plugs take a 1/2" drive ratchet.
Yep, a naked ratchet, no socket.
Have a drain pan ready, and a place (jug) to put the used crap. It'll stink up the neighborhood in no time.
Enjoy.
Do it all at once.
The fill and drain plugs take a 1/2" drive ratchet.
Yep, a naked ratchet, no socket.
Have a drain pan ready, and a place (jug) to put the used crap. It'll stink up the neighborhood in no time.
Enjoy.
Take the Rover for a drive to warm the oil up before you drain.
And make sure not to over tighten the drain or fill plugs.
And make sure not to over tighten the drain or fill plugs.
thanks for all the help, was exactly what i was looking for. About how much oil does a d2 diff take? Is there a drain and fill plug on the t-case as well? I am assuming it takes alot as well.?
maybe 3 quarts between the front and rear diffs and another 2 for the transfer case. there is a drain and fill on the D2 tbox just no CDL sucker.
Yes there is a drain and fill plug on the T-case. You need to seal the plugs on the T-case.
You are going to need around 2 qts for each diff.
You are going to need around 2 qts for each diff.
Since you haven't taken the time to read your owners manual all the way through (your question is answered there), I'd suggest doing that before starting maintenance on your vehicle. Then at least get a Haynes shop manual. http://www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/...10001&storeId=10001&productId=40153&langId=-1mikelambert1987 said:
(Unfortunately with a DII you're more limited in manuals)
Or the factory manual
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YES!!!
Another (cheapass) method is to take the cone shaped top off a quart of gear oil and place it on a quart motor oil jug. Transfer the gear oil to the little jug (assuming a gallon jug of 90 weight) and squeeze it into the diff like a tube of toothpaste.
Even if you buy your 90 weight by the quart, the motor oil bottle is easier (for me) to handle and aim.
Don't cut the cone top off too short.
Wear old clothes.
Rover 4x4 thanks for the advice, the no cdl comment hurts, damn. Low blow dude. But when cash comes around that problem will get handled. haha Mike
Be VERY careful not to overtighten the fill plug, it is plastic and cracks somewhat easily...ask me how I know!
I actually replaced my fill plugs with the brass ones that EE sells. Can't remember how much they were, but they are much better than the crappy stock ones.
