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redline_13000
11-03-2002, 05:32 PM
hi..does anyone here know how to change it? took my jimmy to mr lube a while ago and they checked it out...was very sticky/black..not clear and smooth like it should be..they said it would cost me 45 bux to do the front and 45 for the back diff...would i be able to do this myself? if so how and where can i get the fluid? thanks

redline_13000
11-04-2002, 12:15 AM
bump

Davan
11-04-2002, 10:15 AM
Your jimmy is 4wd?

Madmax
11-04-2002, 10:25 AM
You can get fluid at Part Source or at your dealership.

It's really easy to change oil in a differential!

LaughingTiger
11-04-2002, 11:11 AM
In your jimmy there is no drain plug to drain the fluid, so there is only 2 ways...1.take of the inspetion cover and drain the fluid out, or 2. devac...which fast lube shops do for cheap....

The fluid usually sells for $7-15 per litre and the rear and front diff
take about 2.5-3.0L....so your best bet is togo to a fast lube shop.. Changing it you self is not worth it....Dealers usually charge over $100 each diff...and you only need to change them every 24-48k...so it not very often....

Hope this helps........:dunno:

redline_13000
11-04-2002, 03:58 PM
Originally posted by Davan
Your jimmy is 4wd?
davan:ya 4wd man
laughingtiger:so r u saying i should do it myself or no?

James
11-04-2002, 04:22 PM
hes saying just take it to a fast lube shop

nismodrifter
11-05-2002, 12:14 AM
no drain plug.....what were they thinking

RGAGT
11-05-2002, 01:43 PM
ACTUALLY YOU HAVE A DRAIN AND FILL PLUG ON THE FRONT DIFF BUT THE REAR DIFF YOU HAVE TO TAKE OF THE INSPECTION COVER TO DRAIN IT:D

Madmax
11-05-2002, 02:30 PM
Regardless what you have to do. It's freaking easy to flush the oil on a differential.

If you have to remove the inspection plate you'll need a new gasket or some high temp silicone.

RGAGT
11-05-2002, 03:14 PM
EXACTLY:thumbsup: