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Post your latest differential oil/transfer case change
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Nice! Also, can't remember if I told you, that General spare tire was from the previous set I had replaced. Discount Tire mounted and balanced it onto the spare wheel for free since it had the original spare.
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One (attachment)image is a gasket and the the other is a case of differential fluid under my pick up. What I serviced my differential with.
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right right,
but lube locker.....is that a gucci reusable super gasket? like silcone rubber o ring stuff?
That’s exactly what they are and they are awesome. I put them in the front and rear of my trucks on the first changes.
2022 Toyota Tacoma
Out: Valvoline Synthetic 75W-90 w/Lubeguard Diff (22k miles)
In: Valvoline Synthetic 75W-90 w/Lubeguard Diff
Out: Valvoline Synthetic 75W-90 w/Lubeguard Diff (22k miles)
In: Valvoline Synthetic 75W-90 w/Lubeguard Diff
2021 Jeep Gladiator, 35,000 miles....., I changed both ends.
Out....Likely the factory fill (I just bought this truck) Rear looked ready to change, but not a severe amount of shavings on the drain plug magnet. The front looked new, and had the expected amount of shavings. I've got much experience with these diffs with my JL, so I had an idea of what to expect. It was no more than I've seen on my 20k or 30k changes on the JL with the Dana M210 and M220. I don't think this truck was run hard or towed anything, at all. That's about to change!
In.....Valvoline synthetic 75w140, again, both ends. Dana doesn't care about CAFE, so they recommend 75w140. I love the bags, btw. Thanks Amsoil for coming up with this idea, or at least influencing Valvoline with it.
Next up will be the transfer case, which will get some new ATF+4, either Supertech or Valvoline. I do not think this truck has seen 4wd often, at all, so this is just for my peace of mind and to establish the maintenance baseline. That's going to change, too. This thing will see some heavy off-roading in its future!
Out....Likely the factory fill (I just bought this truck) Rear looked ready to change, but not a severe amount of shavings on the drain plug magnet. The front looked new, and had the expected amount of shavings. I've got much experience with these diffs with my JL, so I had an idea of what to expect. It was no more than I've seen on my 20k or 30k changes on the JL with the Dana M210 and M220. I don't think this truck was run hard or towed anything, at all. That's about to change!
In.....Valvoline synthetic 75w140, again, both ends. Dana doesn't care about CAFE, so they recommend 75w140. I love the bags, btw. Thanks Amsoil for coming up with this idea, or at least influencing Valvoline with it.
Next up will be the transfer case, which will get some new ATF+4, either Supertech or Valvoline. I do not think this truck has seen 4wd often, at all, so this is just for my peace of mind and to establish the maintenance baseline. That's going to change, too. This thing will see some heavy off-roading in its future!
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2017 Tahoe 6L80e @ 85k …
Swapped 6 quarts ATF using Valvoline synthetic Dexron VI …
I do this once a year via a B&M drain plug …
Swapped 6 quarts ATF using Valvoline synthetic Dexron VI …
I do this once a year via a B&M drain plug …
2016 HR-V
Out: Honda dual pump II
In: Ravenol DPS Fluid
Called two dealers and was told fluid was back ordered.
I’ve got a bad humming noise from the diff area when driving at speeds of 50-75 miles / hour.
Out: Honda dual pump II
In: Ravenol DPS Fluid
Called two dealers and was told fluid was back ordered.
I’ve got a bad humming noise from the diff area when driving at speeds of 50-75 miles / hour.
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Curious as to your thoughts on this. Wife has a 2014 CR-V with 148??k Miles. Would be interested in knowing if this is as good or better than OEM fluid.
2023 Challenger SXT, factory fill out with 500 miles. In Redline 75W85 gear oil. Wife's Charger SXT will be next. 38K on Redline 75W85, which will go back in. 2022 RAM Classic 1500 8K on Redline 75W110. Gunna take a while before it gets changed again.
It's tough to figure out if it's better as the noise ended up being a mount. My new mechanic said problems are rare with Honda differentials so if true, OEM should be up to the task.
The first line from the product sheet suggests it might be better:
Only thing I've noticed is the pour point is lower
Pour point for OEM dual pump II:
Ravenol:
Didn't realize it at the time but there's actually a 3rd alternative. Not only does it have a similar pour point to ravenol but it's cheaper than the other choices (in Canada) and can be found locally at NAPA:
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/AIC3410300
Edit: after looking up pour points in the forum search, looks like it's not a great indicator.
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1993 Volvo 240 sedan 5 speed, 189,000 miles
Out: unknown
In: Liqui-Moly 85W90 GL-5
Out: unknown
In: Liqui-Moly 85W90 GL-5
I agree. Hard to tell if it is going to be any better then OEM. Thanks for the info.
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