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Fluid - Differential: Testing and Inspection

REAR AXLE OIL (CHECK OIL LEVEL) REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL CHECK





Check that gear oil level is not less than 8 mm (0.3 inch) below the bottom of filler plug hole.
Specified gear oil: Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 or higher
^ Above -23°C(-10° F): SAE 90,85W-90,80W-90
^ From -34 to -23°C(-30 to -10° F): SAE 80W, 80W-90
^ Below -34°C(-30° F): SAE 75W