Changing Differential fluids?

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Postby smj999smj » Fri Sep 25, 2015 9:48 pm

That's what I do. I just search the part # on Ebay and buy them in bulk. They aren't expensive.


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Postby ShawnTRD » Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:07 pm

Anyone know the sizes of the crush washers?

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Postby heckler40 » Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:35 pm

Follow up - using LS or non-LS fluid in front and rear?

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Postby smj999smj » Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:28 am

heckler40 wrote:Follow up - using LS or non-LS fluid in front and rear?
I'm not sure about the V8 models, but on the V6 models, both the front and rear diffs are open carriers. They have electronic limited slip---using the ABS system to stop the free spinning wheel and apply power to the wheel with the traction. So, limited slip specific gear oil isn't required.

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Postby heckler40 » Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:41 am

Thanks! I was looking locally and it seems difficult to find the Mobile1 gear oil without the LS. Just wanted to make sure there were no issues.

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Postby smj999smj » Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:12 am

I use either the Mobil One or Walmart's SuperTech full-synthetic 75W-90 for the front and rear diffs. The drain and fill plugs use luminum crush washers, Nissan #11026-4N200.

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Postby heckler40 » Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:59 am

I cannot find the walmart full syn online or locally. Where are you seeing it?

https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/75w-90-oil

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Postby FLiPMaRC » Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:52 am

I did my front and rear differentials last weekend. I used Walmart Super Tech 75W-90 Syn-Blend. I couldn't find the full synthetic.

The only one available in full synthetic is the 75w-140.

And this fluid transfer pump saved me a lot of time :lol:


I forgot to buy the crush washers :oops: :cry: I just reused the old ones. I'm keeping an eye for leaks.

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Postby Kestral » Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:49 pm

You will be fine with that WM ST gear oil I used it in my old Toyota 4Runner changed it every 40k and sold it at 200,000 miles.

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Postby smj999smj » Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:16 am

heckler40 wrote:I cannot find the walmart full syn online or locally. Where are you seeing it?

https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/75w-90-oil
I can't find it now, either...only the synthetic blend. I wonder if the discontinued it? I guess I'll just use the Mobil One, next time.


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