Rear End Oil Capacity
10-17-2019, 08:10 PM
#11
The desire for people to waste money never ceases to amaze me.
Aftermarket differential covers are just like curb feelers total b*******.
In fact the additional capacity does absolutely nothing.
And the design of the original differential allows the ring gear to spin fluid up over and onto the pinion and the larger differential covers negate this , actually reduce oiling to the pinion.
Just something else for a fool to buy who's looking for bolt-on bul**** for their truck.
There's a video out there where somebody made plexiglass differential covers identical to stock and aftermarket to demonstrate this to the fools.
Aftermarket differential covers are just like curb feelers total b*******.
In fact the additional capacity does absolutely nothing.
And the design of the original differential allows the ring gear to spin fluid up over and onto the pinion and the larger differential covers negate this , actually reduce oiling to the pinion.
Just something else for a fool to buy who's looking for bolt-on bul**** for their truck.
There's a video out there where somebody made plexiglass differential covers identical to stock and aftermarket to demonstrate this to the fools.
11-10-2020, 12:28 PM
#12
Senior Member
I know this is an old thread, but I didn't see the sense of starting another one on much the same subject matter. When changing your differential oil, I watched a video where the guy used brake cleaner to flush all the old lube out from the ring and pinion, and whole assembly. Then let it dry before installing the cover with a new gasket, and installing the new fluid. He had a clean drain pan underneath, and a LOT of crap was flushed out. Is this a wise practice? Or could something be damaged?
11-10-2020, 11:07 PM
#13
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I know this is an old thread, but I didn't see the sense of starting another one on much the same subject matter. When changing your differential oil, I watched a video where the guy used brake cleaner to flush all the old lube out from the ring and pinion, and whole assembly. Then let it dry before installing the cover with a new gasket, and installing the new fluid. He had a clean drain pan underneath, and a LOT of crap was flushed out. Is this a wise practice? Or could something be damaged?
I prefer to just take a rag and get out everything I can.
Does it hurt anything, probably not, but I would be extra careful if you have a clutch based limited slip, I would be worried that the brake cleaner could affect it.
Maybe it would not, but just not worth the risk to me.
11-12-2020, 03:53 PM
#14
Senior Member
I for one sure woldnt spray brake clean in the Diff If I had a Limited Slip Diff (which I do) the acetone will destroy the clutches in there toot sweet!
11-12-2020, 07:40 PM
#15
I have done the brake clean thing with no harm, and it did get a lot of crap out, just let it dry before it goes back together, odds are you will have to replace the cover as they all rot away eventually, got a new one in the garage for the next change as last time it got serviced I had to jb weld a pin hole that I couldn’t address at the time
11-12-2020, 08:08 PM
#16
Senior Member
If you use the chlorinated brake cleaner, it will work just fine. Usually, it will be in a red can rather than green.
11-14-2020, 11:48 PM
#17
Personally I use diesel fuel to clean mine. I just put about a half gallon in a old pump up weed sprayer and wash it down pretty good. Cleans it up well and makes it easy to wipe out the old gunk at the bottom. I use those blue shop towels. I do not use any type of old t shirts or anything that can leave threads inside. Wipe it out really good. Then some brake cleaner on clean paper towels for the cover mating surfaces and never have had a leak yet.
11-14-2020, 11:55 PM
#18
Senior Member