State of diff confusion
#12
#13
If it's coming out the fill holes you're good. Just keep an eye on it. Make sure it isn't leaking out anywhere, and make check and make sure it's staying full for awhile.
Also, I've heard you're not suppose to use synthetic gear oil with limited slips before, but that was probably just BS, but I figured I'd throw it out there incase it triggers someones memory of why...
Also, I've heard you're not suppose to use synthetic gear oil with limited slips before, but that was probably just BS, but I figured I'd throw it out there incase it triggers someones memory of why...
#14
#15
Definitely a 70 on a 2500 with V10. After reading the replies I think I know what happened. I had one side of the truck raised when I drained it and put the cover back on. Lowered it to refill. Must have been some fluid left in the lower side. Also, according to Dodge, synth is OK for these axles and you still have to put in the friction modifier. What I don't get is the spec for 80-90 in the rear but the heavier 80-140 in the front that sees so little use.
#16
#17
Well It will burn up the gears in the truck which I'm sure the tranny will feel the effects of that. The only way to tell is to open here up and drain the fluid. Unless there at dip stick in there. There is none! Drain it and put new it. better safe then sorry. Unless you want to shell out over 1,000 buck for new gears and labor?
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#18
Checking the level is as easy as taking the plug out of the cover. The fluid should be level with the bottom of the hole with the truck on level ground. Top it off until fluid just dribbles out of the hole. I doubt a low level is causing problems with your tranny. If the level is too low eventually you could break something in the rear end, but it will be immediate. Your tranny problem sounds like something else.
#19
Well It will burn up the gears in the truck which I'm sure the tranny will feel the effects of that. The only way to tell is to open here up and drain the fluid. Unless there at dip stick in there. There is none! Drain it and put new it. better safe then sorry. Unless you want to shell out over 1,000 buck for new gears and labor?
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