How to Drain Oil in a Rear Differential

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Tip 1 - How to Change Differential Fluid

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Isabel Weemaes | permalink

Move down to Step 1 to find some ways to change the differential fluid on a rear wheel drive car. Clean the differential, using either high pressure washer or degreaser and a hose.
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Tip 2 - Every once in awhile your rear differential needs a little maintenance. Learn to change differential fluids with these six simple steps.

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Peter Buchanan | permalink

Every once in awhile your rear differential needs a little maintenance. Learn to change differential fluids with these six simple steps.
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Tip 3 - How to Care for Your Car's Differential

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jim O Gara | permalink

You change your engine oil every few thousand miles, but have you ever looked at your differential?
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Tip 4 - Checking the rear axle for leaks and changing the oil

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by David Spengler | permalink

An illustrated guide. Some axles have a filler plug and drain plug, some have only a filler. A rear-axle oil leak is...

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Tip 5 - How to Change Rear Differential Fluid : How-To Articles

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by donce | permalink

Changing diff lube yourself is easy - Changing differential fluid may not seem like something a novice can do, but in reality it's very easy. Here is what you will ...
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