How often; if ever?

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  1. Feb 26, 2011 at 8:21 PM #1
    Eight

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    How often does everyone change their rear diff fluid? I've almost got 100k on my truck and don't know if its ever been changed. I know that if you pull a trailer often your suppose to change it like every 20k.
     
  2. Feb 26, 2011 at 8:43 PM #2
    Nitewolf

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    4 wheel parts told me every 150k miles
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2011 at 9:04 PM #3
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    ummmm.....:hmm::shrug:
     
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    Nitewolf

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    I double checked with the manual and it says 150k

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  5. Feb 26, 2011 at 9:20 PM #5
    Eight

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    Hmmm...I've always heard 20k with mid/heavy towing and 60k dd it. But I :hmm:
     
  6. Feb 26, 2011 at 9:48 PM #6
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    My rear pinion seal leaked at 67k so thats when the fluid got changed. Still havent done the front one yet and its at 84k.
     
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    Never it comes with lifetime fluid from the factory.
     
  8. Feb 26, 2011 at 10:00 PM #8
    01f1502wd

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    I did mine right at 100k cuz i noticed the diff cover was 'wet' so i didnt to be low on oil and burn up the diff...so i changed it..it was a little bit low but nothing concerning..i wont change it till i do my re-gear and locker swap..
     
  9. Feb 26, 2011 at 10:01 PM #9
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    bwuahahahahahahahahhaa....your kidding right?
     
  10. Feb 26, 2011 at 10:04 PM #10
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    really every 20k? i believe in the lifetime warranty from the factory too
     
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