Rear Differential Fluid
I have a 2012 3500 dually and getting ready to replace my rear brake rotors. I expect to lose a small amount of fluid when I pull the axles and I'm not sure weather to top off the fluid with synthetic or non synthetic oil. I'm just sure its going to be 75w-90.
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Always use synthetic oil in HD differentials and when used for towing. Synthetic does not break down under high temperatures.
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Originally Posted by BobWatts
(Post 3338879)
I have a 2012 3500 dually and getting ready to replace my rear brake rotors. I expect to lose a small amount of fluid when I pull the axles and I'm not sure weather to top off the fluid with synthetic or non synthetic oil. I'm just sure its going to be 75w-90.
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Pardon my lack of dually knowledge, but you have to pull the axles to replace the rotors?
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I believe on a 3500 you do. 2500 and below, no.
Here's a random video of it being done on a little older model |
Originally Posted by SOhappy
(Post 3338958)
Pardon my lack of dually knowledge, but you have to pull the axles to replace the rotors?
First time for me:o |
It's not a big deal. There's no gear setup involved. Take pics as you go. Keep things in order and clean. Watch the vidja above.
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I’m going to drain the FF @ the 15K mile mark & add a Mag Hytech Cover & refill with Red Line 75W-90 & mix in 1qt of RL 75W-140.
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Would filling a 2017 3500 chassis cab diffs with 75-140 hurt anything? We have a bunch of it for the old trucks laying around, trying to keep things simple....
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I think 75/90 is entry level. I use syn 85/140 in all my trucks for heavy towing. That's the only weight that keeps the metal off the magnet, for me. I figure mpg every tank and no decrease form the heavy stuff. Craig
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Originally Posted by C Schomer
(Post 3344085)
I think 75/90 is entry level. I use syn 85/140 in all my trucks for heavy towing. That's the only weight that keeps the metal off the magnet, for me. I figure mpg every tank and no decrease form the heavy stuff. Craig
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