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Old Jan 15, 2002 | 12:42 AM
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Default When do you change the Diff fluid?

Wondering at what mileage you change the differential fluid. Should I get it done at the dealership?

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Old Jan 15, 2002 | 02:51 AM
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Default Re: When do you change the Diff fluid? (Pio)

Hello Pio.

I did mine at 5130 miles and am glad I did! The fluid was full of very fine metal flakes :eek: :eek:

Replaced it with Redline and have been very happy. Changed the Tranny fluid also, and it was in really bad shape.

I suggest you wait at least 5000 miles as C4C5 recomends that as a minimum for proper break in time. Then I do recomend that you change the fluids.

Also check your clutch fluid and if there is any discoloration change it also.

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