Limited slip differential service: How Often?
10-02-2004, 08:28 AM
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When I filled mine it is slightly highier so all I have to do is open the plug a little to see if it oozes out. At the same time take notice to the color and smell of it. No it will not cause the seals to leak or cause damage to the rear axles. I've used this method for over 20 years on Mopar products.
Matter of fact the front and rear axles on my 2002 were filled that way from the dealer...
Matter of fact the front and rear axles on my 2002 were filled that way from the dealer...
10-04-2004, 06:10 PM
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Originally posted by Equalizer 2
Can't say for the earlier models but the 04s are supposed to be changed every 15,000 using synthetic. If you have LS then you are not supposed to add friction modifiers. These new LS differentials are different than the older models from what I understand and they don't use clutches. Additionally the 6 speed tranny isn't supposed to have the fluid changed unless it gets contaminated. I buy 75w-90 synthetic by the 5 gallon can and then it costs me less than $5 a quart. Only have a little over 6000 miles on the truck but starting to pick up the common maintenance items so they don't all hit a once, big $$$$$$.
Can't say for the earlier models but the 04s are supposed to be changed every 15,000 using synthetic. If you have LS then you are not supposed to add friction modifiers. These new LS differentials are different than the older models from what I understand and they don't use clutches. Additionally the 6 speed tranny isn't supposed to have the fluid changed unless it gets contaminated. I buy 75w-90 synthetic by the 5 gallon can and then it costs me less than $5 a quart. Only have a little over 6000 miles on the truck but starting to pick up the common maintenance items so they don't all hit a once, big $$$$$$.
10-04-2004, 09:34 PM
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Look around farm suppliers...
As far as I seen at the supplier for my oil... He doesn't have much for syn's oils. Mostly dino juice... I don't go expensive but I don't go cheap... Just the middle of the road...
Exxon 15W-40
OR
Phillips 66 15W-40
Both so far have work in every rig I've own or owned... Everything from 1951 ****** Jeep to the 2002 Dodge Cummins!
As far as I seen at the supplier for my oil... He doesn't have much for syn's oils. Mostly dino juice... I don't go expensive but I don't go cheap... Just the middle of the road...
Exxon 15W-40
OR
Phillips 66 15W-40
Both so far have work in every rig I've own or owned...
Everything from 1951 ****** Jeep to the 2002 Dodge Cummins!
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