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Old 08-11-2011, 04:57 PM   #31
 
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Originally Posted by 05singlecabHEMI View Post
i think the plug is just to add the fluid in. gotta actually take the cover off to drain it. and one thing with takeing it off anda checking it is that your can change out the fluid in there. theres a thought
Yeah that is a pretty good idea, might do that


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that is a good idea...the most commonly overlooked maintenance item is differential fluid...IF you dont know when it was changed last, just change it...
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So what kind of fluid does it take?


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I think 75-140 gear oil, but you should check


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Alright I'll check, thanks


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rear fluid is GL-5 80W90....4.5 pints with 4 oz of friction modifier

only if you are gonna do heavy towing should you use 75W140
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There is just too much talk about peoples rears in here....
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There is just too much talk about peoples rears in here....


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Originally Posted by ramthis9501 View Post
So what kind of fluid does it take?
At least no one said scented......


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