diff oil change

[1814michael]

Hi guys

I wont to change my diff oil on my mark 1 tuscan and was wondering if anyone has done it before or knows of anyone who has done it. just to give me some advise.

thanks

Edited by 1814michael on Friday 1st October 21:55

[PetrolHeadPete]

Yep
I got the old stuff out through the large filler plug up near the top (mine had metal id tag under the bolt head). Used an oil suction pump to get it out. Very thick goopy stuff so hard work
I think you can perhaps drain it via one of the lower bolts. Perhaps someone else can advise

[1814michael]

PetrolHeadPete said:

Yep
I got the old stuff out through the large filler plug up near the top (mine had metal id tag under the bolt head). Used an oil suction pump to get it out. Very thick goopy stuff so hard work
I think you can perhaps drain it via one of the lower bolts. Perhaps someone else can advise

thank you very much pete thats all I need to know

Michael.

[1814michael]

do you know what oil i need for my diff

thanks

[PetrolHeadPete]

I used some Millers EPT5 85W140 for off road. Got it at a local motor factors. Handbook for car also lists the oil type. Its like treacle