Dirty Rear Differential Fluid?
05-16-2011, 12:27 AM
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Actually, brand-new diff fluid will have that particular odor too. That lubricant uses pressure additives to handle the forces that diffs typically encounter. If you look closely at the used diff fluid that is pouring out, you'd find it still looks amber. Not like used engine oil at all.
05-16-2011, 07:47 PM
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Actually, brand-new diff fluid will have that particular odor too. That lubricant uses pressure additives to handle the forces that diffs typically encounter. If you look closely at the used diff fluid that is pouring out, you'd find it still looks amber. Not like used engine oil at all.
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05-16-2011, 10:46 PM
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05-17-2011, 08:03 PM
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New fluid does have an odor, but it certainly wasn't as strong as the used stuff that came out.
Here you go.
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Here you go.
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05-20-2011, 08:38 AM
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Had an Infiniti/Nissan dealer tell me at 20000km that mine needed to be changed as it was dirty. I politely said no thanks and have never went back to that dealer.....
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05-20-2011, 06:00 PM
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what diff fluid do you guys use?
motul gear 300 or 90PA?
Redline 75w90 or 75w85?
motul gear 300 or 90PA?
Redline 75w90 or 75w85?
06-10-2011, 05:30 PM
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I did mine last weekend at 50,700 miles and the fluid was greenish brown, a little milky, and a lot of tiny particles flowing out. Never seen diff fluid like that and thought it was really weird. Refilled with Redline 75w90.
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10-19-2012, 03:26 PM
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Hi,
Yes I have the same experience. They checked it after oil change and stated it was low. Est cost about 90 bucks. It provides lubrication for the gears and prevents metal shavings, metal on metal contact, etc. Not to take lightly and forget about, as that can turn into a broken axel.
Yes I have the same experience. They checked it after oil change and stated it was low. Est cost about 90 bucks. It provides lubrication for the gears and prevents metal shavings, metal on metal contact, etc. Not to take lightly and forget about, as that can turn into a broken axel.
10-19-2012, 05:42 PM
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Yes I have the same experience. They checked it after oil change and stated it was low. Est cost about 90 bucks. It provides lubrication for the gears and prevents metal shavings, metal on metal contact, etc. Not to take lightly and forget about, as that can turn into a broken axel.
Yes I have the same experience. They checked it after oil change and stated it was low. Est cost about 90 bucks. It provides lubrication for the gears and prevents metal shavings, metal on metal contact, etc. Not to take lightly and forget about, as that can turn into a broken axel.
