How to PROPERLY Replace Differential Fluid (gear oil)
A video on YouTube. In Cars, a Krater category.
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This video demonstrates how to change differential fluid on a vehicle using common hand tools, including draining the old fluid, removing and cleaning the differential cover, applying a new gasket with coating, reinstalling the cover, and pumping in fresh gear oil.
From the video
Answers: How do I change the differential fluid on my car or truck?
- Differential fluid change
- Differential cover removal
- Gasket replacement
- Gear oil replacement
What it concludes
- Change the gear oil every 50,000 miles or 25,000 miles if you tow a lot to avoid wearing out bearings and gears.
- Always remove the fill plug before draining the differential fluid.
- Leave one top bolt in place when removing the cover to prevent it from falling off.
- Use a plastic razor to scrape old gasket material without damaging the mating surface.
- Apply cut gasket coating to the gasket to help it seal and prevent leaks.
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