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| 12-04-2014, 02:49 PM | #1 |
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Differential oil?
Hello, im trying to change my differential oil on my car this weekend and i need to know what kind of oil (approved oil) i need to get and how many quarts i'd be needing? is it API GL-5 or API GL-4???? thanks~
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| 12-04-2014, 07:47 PM | #3 |
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You need 2 qts.
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| 12-11-2014, 06:55 PM | #4 |
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Use a break vac to suck all the old differential fluid out and the pump the new fluid in. Pump might cost $3 to $25.00. You'll be safe getting 2 qts.
Amsoil makes a great diff fluid |
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| 12-22-2014, 04:55 PM | #6 | |
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+1. good stuff. There is a rear diff DIY where you can read through the fluids used by forum members |
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| 12-29-2014, 09:59 AM | #7 |
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I used Royal Purple 75W-90. I forget what the spec is... I got it out of the Bentley manual, but don't have it with me.
Two 1L bottles was plenty to the front and rear diffs. I used a fluid transfer pump to suck the old stuff out and then pump the new stuff in. |
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