What kind of fluid do you put in a rear differential?
What kind of fluid do you put in a rear differential?
There are two types of differential fluid. One is mineral oil, which is a natural, crude oil-based fluid. The other is synthetic differential fluid, which is created in a lab. As with all synthetic oils, synthetic differential fluid oils can be fine-tuned for optimal performance.
What fluid goes in front differential?
Every front or rear axle is filled with a special oil (also called differential fluid, or gear oil) that takes care of this. The differential fluid lubricates the gears, bearings and other internal parts, and provides cooling to these components as well.
Can I use transmission fluid in my differential?
Always use the manufacturer’s recommendations for differential fluid. If you have a manual transmission, it may be the same. However, putting automatic transmission fluid in will literally cook everything in the the differential.
Can I use 75w85 instead of 75W90?
Our answer: Yes, 75W-85 gear oil can most definitely be replaced by 75W-90. In fact, we know that some GM dealers will use 75W-90 gear lube in applications where Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac suggests 75W-85.
What type of gear lubricant to use in 2004 Dodge Ram 2500?
Looking to change the lubricant in my differential this weekend. 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 2WD. So according to my Haynes manual, it says to use Mopar Synthetic gear lubricant SAE 75W-90. Can I use any gear lubricant so long as it’s 75W-90 weight?
How many quarts of oil does a Ram 2500 take?
2.65 quarts (rear Ram 2500/3500 10.5″ axle) 3.81 quarts (rear Ram 2500/3500 11.5″ axle)
What is the rear axle size of a 2003 Ram 2500?
*For the detail oriented people, early 2003 Ram 2500’s equipped with the standard output diesel had the 10.5″ axle. Once the across the board changeover to the 305/555 Cummins took place on 1/1/03 all diesel trucks had the 11.5″ rear axle. No problem. Ironhead. Just becareful to refill it up so forth.
What’s the difference between a 2500 and a 2500 Hemi?
If so here are the specs: Click to expand… Diesel trucks get the 11.5″ rear axle while Hemi powered 2500’s have the 10.5″ axle. Proper fill for the 10.5″ axle is 3/4″-1″ below fill plug. Over filling the 10.5″ axle can cause the oil to foam which will burn up the gears.
