It's a simple task, but I figured I would do this for the noobies like me who have no idea what they're doing. ...maybe I'm not the best person to do the write-up... ;)
Tools/required parts
-Gear Oil. 1 or 2 liters should do it. Mine only needed 1L. I used Royal Purple 75W-90. You should probably choose something a bit heavier if you plan on doing track use. You can research this on your own.
-Hex key(NOT SOCKET) for your drain plugs. Mine was 10mm, but yours might be different. As I understand this varied from year to year. FWIW, I have a 3.64 open.
-siphon pump or small length of hose.
-Container to catch the old fluid.
-jack/jackstands for extra clearance. Ramps will also suffice.
Devote about 1-2 hours to this project. Realistically, you could get this done in 30 minutes or less if you're experienced.
Ready?
1) get the rear end up.
2) Get your hex key and loosen the top drain plug.
3) After removing the top drain plug, move on to the bottom.
4) Wait a while until you're satisfied that ALL of the old fluid has been drained out. I think it took mine about 10-15 minutes.
5) Now is a good time to inspect your diff bushing and see what rear end your car has. This is the marker.
6) When the fluid is all out, put the lower plug back in. You can torque it now, or wait until you're all done. the torque spec is 41 ft/lbs.
7) Fill the diff with fluid. You can use a siphon pump, which didn't work too well for me, or you can do it straight from the bottle with a small hose to go into the hole. The second method was a LOT faster and easier. When the diff is full, you'll see the fluid start to drain out. I recommend you pull your gear oil bottle away from the diff, wipe the top drain clean and see if it continues to come out slowly(you might need a flash light). If it doesn't, it was just spillage from putting the oil into the diff. Keep filling. It'll look like this:
8) TORQUE DRAIN PLUGS. 41 ft/lbs. Don't forget!
After you're done and you've put the car down, drive the car and listen for any whines or noises out of the ordinary from the rear end. Don't go far if this is the case, jack the car up and check the level.
When you get home, check for leaks or anything else.
congrats, you've changed your differential fluid.
Tools/required parts
-Gear Oil. 1 or 2 liters should do it. Mine only needed 1L. I used Royal Purple 75W-90. You should probably choose something a bit heavier if you plan on doing track use. You can research this on your own.
-Hex key(NOT SOCKET) for your drain plugs. Mine was 10mm, but yours might be different. As I understand this varied from year to year. FWIW, I have a 3.64 open.
-siphon pump or small length of hose.
-Container to catch the old fluid.
-jack/jackstands for extra clearance. Ramps will also suffice.
Devote about 1-2 hours to this project. Realistically, you could get this done in 30 minutes or less if you're experienced.
Ready?
1) get the rear end up.
2) Get your hex key and loosen the top drain plug.
3) After removing the top drain plug, move on to the bottom.
4) Wait a while until you're satisfied that ALL of the old fluid has been drained out. I think it took mine about 10-15 minutes.
5) Now is a good time to inspect your diff bushing and see what rear end your car has. This is the marker.
6) When the fluid is all out, put the lower plug back in. You can torque it now, or wait until you're all done. the torque spec is 41 ft/lbs.
7) Fill the diff with fluid. You can use a siphon pump, which didn't work too well for me, or you can do it straight from the bottle with a small hose to go into the hole. The second method was a LOT faster and easier. When the diff is full, you'll see the fluid start to drain out. I recommend you pull your gear oil bottle away from the diff, wipe the top drain clean and see if it continues to come out slowly(you might need a flash light). If it doesn't, it was just spillage from putting the oil into the diff. Keep filling. It'll look like this:
8) TORQUE DRAIN PLUGS. 41 ft/lbs. Don't forget!
After you're done and you've put the car down, drive the car and listen for any whines or noises out of the ordinary from the rear end. Don't go far if this is the case, jack the car up and check the level.
When you get home, check for leaks or anything else.
congrats, you've changed your differential fluid.
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