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03-05-2012, 02:25 PM
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Re: How To: Change Differential fluid on Open 7.5 rearend
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Re: How To: Change Differential fluid on Open 7.5 rearend
How do you know when to use friction modifier? I just did mine and need to put oil in it, so a quick response would be much appreciated. Also mine had a plastic cover on it. Chiltons said they are not reusable so i trashed it and bought a chrome plated steel one.
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06-14-2012, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by cpenny84
How do you know when to use friction modifier? I just did mine and need to put oil in it, so a quick response would be much appreciated. Also mine had a plastic cover on it. Chiltons said they are not reusable so i trashed it and bought a chrome plated steel one.
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You only need friction modifier if you have a limited slip rear end.
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Also I've heard bad things about some chrome diff covers being cheap and leaking all the time.
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07-02-2012, 10:21 PM
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Ok so this is prob a dumb question but how do you know how much oil to put in? Ive never done this before but id like to do it on my truck.
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07-02-2012, 11:13 PM
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Great info. About to do this myself.
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Re: How To: Change Differential fluid on Open 7.5 rearend
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Ok so this is prob a dumb question but how do you know how much oil to put in? Ive never done this before but id like to do it on my truck.
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General info on the internet. I searched 7.5 rear end oil change, and I found that I should buy 2 quarts of it.
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Re: How To: Change Differential fluid on Open 7.5 rearend
IF your truck isn't radically lifted--i.e. raised your driveshaft/pinion angle--and you're sitting level, then you fill up to the bottom of the fill hole--i.e. it starts coming back out. But yes, you're going to need most of 2 quarts.
PS: the PLASTIC diff cover is one I've never heard of before... what years/models did Ford save a buck by slapping those on???
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Re: How To: Change Differential fluid on Open 7.5 rearend
None, as far as I know. Mine isn't plastic.
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Re: How To: Change Differential fluid on Open 7.5 rearend
my 89 had the plastic on it
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Re: How To: Change Differential fluid on Open 7.5 rearend
I am going to do this to my truck soon and I had this thread on my mind today, so I just had to search and bring it back up. Thanks for the write up bro!!!!!
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Re: How To: Change Differential fluid on Open 7.5 rearend
I definately need to do this. How do i know if i have the 7.5 rear end?
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Look at your axle code.
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08-31-2012, 07:51 AM
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Where do i find that? Im new to working on my vehicle...
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On the door jamb sticker.
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