Changing diff. fluid part II

[ceningolmo]

Ok... changed my diff fluid again today (yes, I said again. I'll explain that in a moment). Here are a few notes that I picked up today...

1. AdvanceAuto had a $3 tool that threads right on to the end of the bottle with about 12" of hose on it. Basically this made it so that I was able to fill the fluid in about 15 seconds per bottle.

2. I did mine again, plus I did it on my Dad's Q. I decided to do mine again (just did it about a week ago) for a couple of reasons. First, I wasn't totally confident that I filled the fluid completely due to my screw ups last time. Second, the fluid looked SO BAD last time that I thought it couldn't hurt to do it again. Finally, as Q maintenance goes, the $17 it costs for Diff Fluid is practically free!

3. Warming the fluid in the oven worked wonderfully well. I set the oven at about 100 degrees and just left the bottles in there for about 10 minutes. I then pulled one bottle at a time while I was working, leaving the others to stay warm in the oven.

4. Getting diff fluid in your eye works well as a lubricant. Not only did I not need to flush my eyes with water... my blinking performance has never been so smooth. I highly recommend it.

On a final note... I'm starting to feel like an expert. I did an oil change and diff fluid change on both of the Q's today...finished the whole project in less than 2 hours! Go me.

[66mgb]

The old diff fluid in the eye trick, huh?! I did the same thing when I pulled the tube from the diff, it sprung out and gave me a good shot!

On this last change, could you tell if the fluid was still dirty?

[ceningolmo]

Came out pretty clear the second time. So, i don't think it removed any additional crap. Plus, the magent looked clean this time.

I don't think the 2nd change did anything further than what the first one did. But, as stated... for $17 with M1...can't hurt.

[maxnix]

Great story.

If the car is level and the fluid is running out of the fill orifice, it is full.

[FarFetched]

Ok... changed my diff fluid again today (yes, I said again. I'll explain that in a moment). Here are a few notes that I picked up today...

1. AdvanceAuto had a $3 tool that threads right on to the end of the bottle with about 12" of hose on it. Basically this made it so that I was able to fill the fluid in about 15 seconds per bottle.

2. I did mine again, plus I did it on my Dad's Q. I decided to do mine again (just did it about a week ago) for a couple of reasons. First, I wasn't totally confident that I filled the fluid completely due to my screw ups last time. Second, the fluid looked SO BAD last time that I thought it couldn't hurt to do it again. Finally, as Q maintenance goes, the $17 it costs for Diff Fluid is practically free!

3. Warming the fluid in the oven worked wonderfully well. I set the oven at about 100 degrees and just left the bottles in there for about 10 minutes. I then pulled one bottle at a time while I was working, leaving the others to stay warm in the oven.

4. Getting diff fluid in your eye works well as a lubricant. Not only did I not need to flush my eyes with water... my blinking performance has never been so smooth. I highly recommend it.

On a final note... I'm starting to feel like an expert. I did an oil change and diff fluid change on both of the Q's today...finished the whole project in less than 2 hours! Go me.

All you had to do is to get one of those hand pumps that screw on a gear oil bottle (1 gal)(like a soap bottle pump) and you would have done it the first time w/o an incident!Well, live and learn!I like your remark about gear oil as good lubricant!I should mention it to my safety manager, he'll have a good laugh!Cheers!

[TBrack]

I'm all for diy q projects but I always let my friend at Valvoline oil change place do mine and its only $20