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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 01:28 AM
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I have a 98 with 39xxx miles on her now. Is it worth my while to get the diff fluid changed ?
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 02:03 AM
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 02:57 AM
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 04:31 AM
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 07:15 AM
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how many quarts are needed for this ?
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 07:23 AM
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how many quarts are needed for this ?
2 quarts :)
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 08:12 AM
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 10:57 AM
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how many quarts are needed for this ?
It holds 1.6 quarts. When I changed mine it was very dirty...I did it with 17k miles. :seeya
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Since I love to tinker, I would change it, BUT, it is most likely not necessary. There are millions of vehicles with 100K -200K miles with the original fluid and no problems. I have never had a differental problem in any vehicle. Just keep it checked and not let it get low.
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 06:06 PM
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Get ya some Amsoil 75w90!! No modifier is needed.Amsoil has it in there. :thumbs:
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