diff oil change
diff oil change
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1814michael

Original Poster:

18 posts

195 months

Friday 1st October 2010
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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

791 posts

218 months

Saturday 2nd October 2010
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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

Original Poster:

18 posts

195 months

Saturday 2nd October 2010
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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

Original Poster:

18 posts

195 months

Monday 11th October 2010
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do you know what oil i need for my diff

thanks

PetrolHeadPete

791 posts

218 months

Tuesday 12th October 2010
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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