How do you add fluid to a differential?
How do you add fluid to a differential?
- Step 1: Secure the vehicle on jack stands or ramps.
- Step 2: Allow time for the gear oil to completely drain.
- Step 3: Locate and remove the gear oil fill bolt.
- Step 4: Use a pump to slowly add the recommended type of gear oil to the differential.
What happens if your differential runs out of fluid?
If left too long or if the fluid starts to run low, the differential will become noisy and can eventually fail. If that happens, the gears can seize, locking up the rear wheels and potentially causing a lot of damage or even an accident.
Can you use gear oil in a transmission?
Manual transmissions can accept a variety of fluids: regular motor oil, automatic transmission fluid or heavyweight hypoid gear oil.
How full should a rear differential be?
Check the fluid level with your finger. The gear oil in the rear differential should reach the bottom of the service port hole.
What happens when differential fluid goes bad?
Over time, though, operating temperatures and wear can cause the fluid to break down. When the fluid breaks down or becomes contaminated, performance and longevity may be impacted. Differential fluid exchange should be performed based on your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation.
How does differential lubrication work?
Differentials work with your transmission to deliver power from your engine to the axle that turns your wheels. Most four-wheel drive vehicles have both front and rear differentials. Lubricating fluid inside the differential transfers heat away from the gears, helping to preserve the life and performance of your differential.
Does Jiffy Lube perform differential fluid exchange?
Differential fluid exchange should be performed based on your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation. Jiffy Lube® recommends following manufacturer recommendations, where applicable, for maintenance schedules and service intervals. Not all services are offered at each Jiffy Lube® location.
