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Diff Oil Level
r3nuf - 15/8/04 at 08:16 PM

Another stoopid question if a may?! (couldn't find the answer on old threads)

Have just emptied my diff of oil. Upon re-filling it with oil. How do i know the fill level. Is it as soon as starts pi**ing out of the filler hole?

Am i right in thinking that i need approx 0.9 Ltr for my Sierra 7" LSD?

Cheers

Gary

Mark Allanson - 15/8/04 at 08:40 PM

Is it as soon as starts pi**ing out of the filler hole? - Yes

scoobyis2cool - 16/8/04 at 01:57 AM

Was just filling my diff up today, the stated capacities are 0.8L for the 6.5" diffs and 0.9L for the 7". Not sure how accurate these are though because I had a litre bottle and nothing came out of the filler hole?!

Pete

r3nuf - 16/8/04 at 06:34 PM

Pete,

So, have you purchased some more oil to make sure it is up to level or do you think it will be ok with a litre in?

Cheers

Gary

givemethebighammer - 16/8/04 at 08:39 PM

my sierra lsd diff took 0.9l of oil after I had completely emptied the old stuff with a boat sump pump.

scoobyis2cool - 17/8/04 at 07:04 AM

quote:
Originally posted by r3nuf
Pete,

So, have you purchased some more oil to make sure it is up to level or do you think it will be ok with a litre in?

Cheers

Gary


Hi Gary,

No I've just left it, I used a stick (really technical) to check the level, it appears to be just below the bottom of the filler hole. The manual says it can be up to 1cm below the hole so I'm sure mine will be OK. I'll probably check it after I've run the car in on the road just to be on the safe side

Pete