changing the differential oil, how difficult?

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Nov 28, 2018 | 03:17 PM

boonie c4

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changing the differential oil, how difficult?

Regarding my 2012 G.S. Corvette auto How difficult a job is changing the differential oil ?
and what brand of oil would you recommend and will I need a bottle of anti chatter oil ?
thanks Boonie

Nov 28, 2018 | 03:52 PM

Richi

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Really easy to DIY

I used Motul LS Gear Competition LS but there is other you can use

Nov 28, 2018 | 05:22 PM

timd38

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Simple, Large allen wrench, if memeory serves me is all you need besides a drain pan and lube pump to fill it back up with.

Nov 29, 2018 | 12:38 PM

John Harry

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what brand of oil would you recommend and will I need a bottle of anti chatter oil ?

Use Dexron LS Gear Oil 75W-90, part #88862624. No additive is required or recommended with it.

Nov 29, 2018 | 01:43 PM

2k Cobra

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Originally Posted by John Harry

Use Dexron LS Gear Oil 75W-90, part #88862624. No additive is required or recommended with it.

Nov 29, 2018 | 06:24 PM

hmmmm16417

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Originally Posted by John Harry

Use Dexron LS Gear Oil 75W-90, part #88862624. No additive is required or recommended with it.

agree!!! I tried saving a few bucks and using the mobil one that some have used..... didn't fix my issue. Put in this GM oil and was instantly fixed (common chatter when turning at low speed).

Very easy. buy the little pump attachment for like $5

Nov 30, 2018 | 10:29 AM

C6Tally

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You can find the gear oil on Amazon by part number for 10 bucks less per quart than most dealerships sell it for.

It's a simple drain and replace. Youtube has several videos if you want to see it done before you do it.

Nov 30, 2018 | 10:55 AM

CaptainFalcon

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Very easy. Took me less than a half hour including searching for some wood blocks to drive the front onto before jacking up the rear.

Definitely buy the hand pump made for the bottles.

Stopped the clunking at low speeds after doing a few figure 8s