How to check differential fluid?
09-23-2007, 03:11 PM
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How to check differential fluid?
Is there a way I can check the level of the differential fluid I got a small leak and want to check the fluid i dont have a lift or ramps??
09-23-2007, 03:27 PM
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Heres a thread that shows how to change the diff fluid. It'd be tricky to get at with the car on the ground.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ighlight=fluid
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ighlight=fluid
09-23-2007, 03:41 PM
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BTW is the leak from the seal? If so you might want to read this TSB
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...over+Flange%29
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09-23-2007, 03:45 PM
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I just changed my fluid. The fill hole is up higher to on the backside. Undo it and stick your finger straight in. You should just barely touch the fluid level. The fluid should be just at the bottom of the fill hole. The car must be level to do this check.
It takes longer to jack the car up and put the 4 jack stands under it than it does to check the fluid level.
It takes longer to jack the car up and put the 4 jack stands under it than it does to check the fluid level.
09-23-2007, 04:00 PM
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I just changed my fluid. The fill hole is up higher to on the backside. Undo it and stick your finger straight in. You should just barely touch the fluid level. The fluid should be just at the bottom of the fill hole. The car must be level to do this check.
It takes longer to jack the car up and put the 4 jack stands under it than it does to check the fluid level.
It takes longer to jack the car up and put the 4 jack stands under it than it does to check the fluid level.
09-23-2007, 05:30 PM
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09-23-2007, 05:59 PM
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I just changed my fluid. The fill hole is up higher to on the backside. Undo it and stick your finger straight in. You should just barely touch the fluid level. The fluid should be just at the bottom of the fill hole. The car must be level to do this check.
It takes longer to jack the car up and put the 4 jack stands under it than it does to check the fluid level.
It takes longer to jack the car up and put the 4 jack stands under it than it does to check the fluid level.
Chuck
