engine and drivetrain Differential Plugs

[ingramlee]

Update... I changed the differential fluid today, it was a 10mm Hex. It actually took longer to drive to the other side of the city to JEGS to find the Redline than it took to change it. Thanks everyone. 

[TR]

Just so I am not accused of putting out bad info...  From the side the drain plug looks like some kind of torx or star wrench but when I got directly under it for a clear look....it's a hex.  Sorry!

[OriginalOwner]

 ingramlee,

 

  you changed the Differential (final drive) oil ??  That requires a 90W hypoid gear oil.  The final drive has a hypoid gear design and requires a gear oil specifically formulated for that design.

 

  The MTL product that Buckeye mentioned is for the transmission, not the final drive.  Take a look at that MTL website:  it specifically says it is "not for use in differentials with hypoid gears."

 

  I've used Valvoline Gear Oil, 80W-90 in the final drive for years:

  http://www.valvoline.com/products/brands/valvoline/gear-oil/61

 

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

Edited October 7, 2013 by OriginalOwner

[Buckeye]

ingramlee,

 

  you changed the Differential (final drive) oil ??  That requires a 90W hypoid gear oil.  The final drive has a hypoid gear design and requires a gear oil specifically formulated for that design.

 

  The MTL product that Buckeye mentioned is for the transmission, not the final drive.  Take a look at that MTL website:  it specifically says it is "not for use in differentials with hypoid gears."

 

  I've used Valvoline Gear Oil, 80W-90 in the final drive for years:

  http://www.valvoline.com/products/brands/valvoline/gear-oil/61

 

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

 

Thanks Carl. You are correct. I recall getting distracted and pasted wrong link. It should of been Red Line Synthetic Differential Fluid - 75W90

 

Also modified link in my prevoius comment.

Ingramlee, sorry!

I am willing to purchase a quart of lubrication and change it for you. Just let me know. You got my number.

 

Edited October 8, 2013 by Buckeye

[ingramlee]

No worries Buckeye. I ended up changing it after work yesterday. I did pickup the valvoline 80W-90 that Carl suggested. Thanks for your help.

[OriginalOwner]

 All's well that ends well !!

 

Cheers,

 

Carl