Differential Fluid Change
03-07-2008, 06:20 AM
#54
Originally Posted by Gigdy,Mar 5 2008, 08:41 PM
Why the hell are these bolts so big?
. No seriously, I don't see the need since the drain bolt sizes for the oil pan and tranny are "normal" and the diff is twice the size. Because of it you'll need to buy a tool (23mm box end wrench and a 24mm socket) that you'll never need for anything else. Maybe they made a deal with the tool manufacturers that weren't selling enough 23mm wrenches - hmm.
At least the diff drain bolt holds a magnet. It is the only drain bolt on this car that comes standard with a magnet.
-Hockey
03-07-2008, 07:21 AM
#55
We've been using Mobil 1 75W90 for the last 112,000 miles with great results. Do yourselves a favor and go get a 23/24mm wrench before you get started and it'll go much faster and with less cursing.
We used to change the tranny/diff every 15K but now it's more like every other to third oil change. It's cheap and easy to do and good insurance.
We used to change the tranny/diff every 15K but now it's more like every other to third oil change. It's cheap and easy to do and good insurance.
05-12-2008, 04:01 PM
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Yep,did the same as you today.I changed from Almasol to RP Max Gear.It's just easier to find and I run it in my Vette.
I used ramps instead of jacking/stands.EZ!
I like to chng the trans & diff fluid every 3rd oil change.
Great Write up.
\db
I used ramps instead of jacking/stands.EZ!
I like to chng the trans & diff fluid every 3rd oil change.
Great Write up.
\db
05-12-2008, 05:48 PM
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I did my 2nd differential change last weekend (car only has 8000 miles).
during the first change from factory, lots of thick fluid came out. I had put in Mobil 1 75W90 in. I changed teh fluid last weekend and I noticed a bit of thick fluid (dark just like the OEM) came out.
I really don't think the M1 could have got this dark within the last 2000 miles. It must be some left over from teh first change? I let it sit and drain for an hour...
during the first change from factory, lots of thick fluid came out. I had put in Mobil 1 75W90 in. I changed teh fluid last weekend and I noticed a bit of thick fluid (dark just like the OEM) came out.
I really don't think the M1 could have got this dark within the last 2000 miles. It must be some left over from teh first change? I let it sit and drain for an hour...
05-14-2008, 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Tee-Dub,Jan 14 2008, 09:36 PM
It's pretty much impossible to get a torque wrench on the fill bolt.
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06-06-2008, 05:53 PM
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For somebody that doesn't have a torque wrench (me) and that wants to do this tomorrow (because its one of my few days off), is it imperative that I tighten the drain plug to exactly 33 ft lbs? or can I get away with a very firm amount of torque applied?