how to change rear diff fluids???

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  1. Rudy5

    Rudy5 Light Load Member

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    hello fellas. i need advice on how to change the rear differential fluids on my 97 pete. speedco wants #### near 300 to do it, and i figure i can probably do it myself and save me a couple of bucks. other tips such as what type of fluids, etc are greatly appreciated. Thanx for the help guys
     
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  3. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    Look at what kind off rears you have and then type them in google.
    Put the word manual in your search and chances are you will get a document explaining it all.:biggrin_255:
    (it also tell you what kind off oil to use and how much)
     
  4. Rudy5

    Rudy5 Light Load Member

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    will do, thank you
     
  5. ROBSREDFORD

    ROBSREDFORD Light Load Member

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    So far as how to....there is a plug in the housing on the bottom....closest to the ground....usually takes a 1/2 drive ratchet or pull handle. Oil drains out there it's the lowest point.....once drained reinstall plug....then on the back of the housing you will find another plug ....may take same ratchet or may take wrench ....remove and pump in there til starts to run out......
     
  6. Rudy5

    Rudy5 Light Load Member

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    Hey, found everything the way you mentioned. Hardest part is paying for the synthetic. Lol. Thanx alot
     
  7. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    You can dig a hole in the ground to put a 5 gallon pail under the diff.

    Sounds stupid but I know a guy that does it that way.
     
  8. kwforage

    kwforage Road Train Member

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    I drain and refill the hubs as well.
     
  9. Quickfarms

    Quickfarms Heavy Load Member

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    Have you priced gear oil lately? Last time I did it it cost me almost $200 for the gear oil
     
  10. gator21

    gator21 Light Load Member

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    ya know,im just as cheap as the next guy.but changing the oil or diff fluid isnt going to break me.you spend all day gathering up the items needed to do the job.burned up at least 5 gallons of gas in the p/u,then got all nasty & greasy ,wife mad at ya for trackin up the floor in the kitchen and still blew over 200bucks on oil...THATS NOT RIGHT.....pay speedco so you dont have to now figure out what to do with all that burnt oil.thats called workin smarter not harder.you aint savin nuthin doin it yourself.repairs are a different story altogether.:biggrin_2551:
     
  11. blanco

    blanco Road Train Member

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    Take the fill bolt/plug off first! Nothing like draining the oil and then having the fill plug seized from rust.

    Learned that on a Land Rover. Lol
     
    MJ1657 Thanks this.
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