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Where do I add differential fluid?
The refill bolt is usually on the passenger side, in front of the axle about halfway up on the differential casing. The small plug will unscrew and reveal the refill opening. Pour the correct differential fluid through this hole until it seeps back out.
How do you know if your differential fluid is low?
What are the Symptoms of Bad Differential/Gear Oil?
- Burning Smell from the Differential. When you notice a bad smell coming from your gearbox, you should take it as a sign of bad differential oil which can be contaminated hence not operating as it should be.
- Weird Noises.
- Vibrations.
How do I put gear oil in my rear differential?
- Step 1: Secure the vehicle on jack stands or ramps.
- Step 2: Allow time for the gear oil to completely drain.
- Step 3: Locate and remove the gear oil fill bolt.
- Step 4: Use a pump to slowly add the recommended type of gear oil to the differential.
What kind of oil do I use for front diff?
Torque Values (rear, T-type): Drain plug=36.1 ft-lb Fill plug=36.1 ft-lb Oil: I used Mobil1 75w90 front and rear. There is a thread debating what fluid should be used for the front diff. The consensus seems to be that 75w90 is fine up front, even though it is listed as an alternative.
How to check the oil on a differential and transfer case?
Here is how to check the oil on the front and rear differential and transfer case on a Chevrolet 4×4 pickup truck. Checking the oil level on the differentials and transfer case is easy. Just remove the fill plug and stick your finger on it to make sure the oil level is near the top of the hole.
Where are the oil clips on a Subaru Outback?
Most of the large clips are easy to spot, but there are 4 near the front jacking plate that are sort of hidden. The front of the panel gets tucked above the front bumper, which assists with removal. I pulled all of the clips using just a flat head screwdriver to pop out the center plunger then pop out the clips.