Differential Oil Change
10-26-2009, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='1039796' date='Oct 24 2009, 10:08 PM
I'm At 68.8K miles.
Oil is dark.
No magnet.
Oil is dark.
No magnet.
10-27-2009, 05:22 PM
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Where did you get that pump from? Looks almost like a soap dispenser pump. Thats a good idea. I am planning to change my diff oil and atf here soon
10-27-2009, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ktlocklear' post='1041651' date='Oct 27 2009, 09:22 PM
Where did you get that pump from? Looks almost like a soap dispenser pump. Thats a good idea. I am planning to change my diff oil and atf here soon
10-31-2009, 12:24 AM
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Also make sure to apply the parking brake when rear wheels are on ramp before raising the front axle.
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='1044083' date='Oct 31 2009, 04:24 AM
Yap! Same one. I used an empty 1 qt oil bottle since the Redline bottle has a narrow cap.
Also make sure to apply the parking brake when rear wheels are on ramp before raising the front axle.
Also make sure to apply the parking brake when rear wheels are on ramp before raising the front axle.
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Hey Riz, excellent write up and now I have more courage to do it, thanks!! Just to clarify, did you take the bolt off on the side first then the one in the back on top?? Are my steps correct below in order? If not, pls clarify for me/us. Thanks.
1. take bolt off side ?? (seems like I have 1 & 2 backwards)
2. take bolt off on back towards the top??
3. Pump fluid out from the back
4. plug all holes back with new ones.
5. pump oil back in / 2 qt.
Are there any trick on putting fluid back like the Tranny? thanks.
1. take bolt off side ?? (seems like I have 1 & 2 backwards)
2. take bolt off on back towards the top??
3. Pump fluid out from the back
4. plug all holes back with new ones.
5. pump oil back in / 2 qt.
Are there any trick on putting fluid back like the Tranny? thanks.
11-03-2009, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by suthurnbimmur' post='1044284' date='Oct 31 2009, 12:08 PM
Hey Riz, excellent write up and now I have more courage to do it, thanks!! Just to clarify, did you take the bolt off on
the side first then the one in the back on top?? Are my steps correct below in order? If not, pls clarify for me/us. Thanks.
1. take bolt off side ?? (seems like I have 1 & 2 backwards) The lower one is the drain
2. take bolt off on back towards the top?? Thats the fill plug.
3. Pump fluid out from the back No, fluid will come out of drain hole, gravity helps. Put new drain plug after draining oil. Pump new fluid into fill hole.
4. plug all holes back with new ones.
5. pump oil back in / 2 qt. Actually less than 2 qts.
Are there any trick on putting fluid back like the Tranny? thanks.
the side first then the one in the back on top?? Are my steps correct below in order? If not, pls clarify for me/us. Thanks.
1. take bolt off side ?? (seems like I have 1 & 2 backwards) The lower one is the drain
2. take bolt off on back towards the top?? Thats the fill plug.
3. Pump fluid out from the back No, fluid will come out of drain hole, gravity helps. Put new drain plug after draining oil. Pump new fluid into fill hole.
4. plug all holes back with new ones.
5. pump oil back in / 2 qt. Actually less than 2 qts.
Are there any trick on putting fluid back like the Tranny? thanks.
Actually the drain/fill plugs were not too tight. I followed TIS by getting two brand new bolts with Orings.
It's not as tricky as the ATF change. Just drive the car to get oil warmed up before draining. You'll only use 1.4 L, or as soon as oil starts
coming out of fill plug, stop and put new plug in to 60NM (44 ft-lbs).
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I have done this on previous cars and can add one other tip.Before refitting the drain plug, I add a small amount of new axle oil and let that drain just to get the last bit of old oil and debris out of the differential.
11-19-2009, 02:11 PM
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Rizbel,
Very nice DIY! Thanks for the detail and pics.
What made you choose Redline? Were there any other "Brand" that you considered?
Maybe Lubro Moly, Pentosin, or Swepco. Looks like BMPdesign, Pelicanparts or BavAuto have these for sale as well.
I'm just wondering whether these oils are worth the extra $$ compared Redline. Of course I prefer Redline because I can get it from local retailer.
Do you happen to have 6MT? If you do, any chance of you writing up a DIY to change the transmission oil on 6MT
18K miles to go before I perform this maintenance
Very nice DIY! Thanks for the detail and pics.
What made you choose Redline? Were there any other "Brand" that you considered?
Maybe Lubro Moly, Pentosin, or Swepco. Looks like BMPdesign, Pelicanparts or BavAuto have these for sale as well.
I'm just wondering whether these oils are worth the extra $$ compared Redline. Of course I prefer Redline because I can get it from local retailer.
Do you happen to have 6MT? If you do, any chance of you writing up a DIY to change the transmission oil on 6MT
18K miles to go before I perform this maintenance
11-19-2009, 09:51 PM
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I had my diff oil changed at 90k km and it smelled and looked bad already. When i installed quaife i changed the oil obviously, and after 5k km again, to ensure that the oil is clean etc. Now i plan to change the oil every 60k km. It is a really easy job, the bottom drain plug IMO needs changing after each oil change, to ensure that there are no leaks, the upper one i change every second change.