Take her around the block a few time bro before you drain it.
Fluid Change Service
- Thread starter tekagga
- Start date
Take her around the block a few time bro before you drain it.
- Location
- Riverside, CA
I did mine when it was cold. In fact, I did it when I haven't driven the thing in more than a month =D
I think everything drained out. I waited about 20 mins for everything to drain out. Other than the gunk stuck on the plug, there were more stuff that drained out. Looked like black dust particles.
I think everything drained out. I waited about 20 mins for everything to drain out. Other than the gunk stuck on the plug, there were more stuff that drained out. Looked like black dust particles.
- Location
- Southern California
- Location
- Southern California
...just make sure you dont burn yourself on the hot muffler...:eek.:
I changed the rear diff oil after work today, the oil was a slightly darker tan than the new oil. there was some gunk on the plug, so I filled it with ~.3 quarts just to 'flush' some more dirt out.
I used Lucas Synthetic gear oil.:alien:
I changed the rear diff oil after work today, the oil was a slightly darker tan than the new oil. there was some gunk on the plug, so I filled it with ~.3 quarts just to 'flush' some more dirt out.
I used Lucas Synthetic gear oil.:alien:
- Location
- Southern California
It was a little messy since the oil overshot my oil pan at first (the initial gush is like a drunk taking a piss lol). . . and my wife did complain about the smell of the oil. Other than that it went smooth, I did have to jack up the rear of the FX since it sits lower than most.
- Location
- Riverside, CA
That oil smell is very similar to transmission oil..... Very district.
ghettojiggalo
Member
- Location
- burbank, ca
hmmm....wonder if its worth it to put a fujimoto valve on the diff gearbox...but how often am i gonna change the oil back there?
- Location
- Riverside, CA
I personally wouldn't. I personally thing the oil still looked pretty good after 50k. I don't tow anything so I probably won't change this for another 50-60k miles.
puhahacj
Member
- Location
- South Bay 310
hmmm....probably not worth it since the diff. oil is changed per 40-60k miles
- Location
- Inland Empire, CA
- Car
- 2003 FX45
Better to drain when hot. The oil will flow better for a more efficient change. If you're draining at home then you probably have the time to let it sit. A 2 minute drain is okay at Jiffy Lube. Best to let it go for a couple of hours and get every dirty drop.