How to Change C5 Corvette Differential Fluid

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How to change C5 Corvette differential fluid is straight forward. I used Mobil1 75W-90 with Limited Slip Friction Modifier. I should have changed the differential fluid in my C5 Corvette when I first got the car, but it's something that's commonly overlooked. If you haven't changed the differential fluid in your C5 Corvette, now is a good time to do so.
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2004 C5 Corvette - Millennium Yellow
BTR Stage 2 Cam
Texas Speed 1-3/4" Headers
Texas Speed Catted 3" X-Pipe
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Complete Street Performance Tune (386hp)
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@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks everybody for watching. Does anybody have tips that I may have missed?

@adamsharrow7951 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like you might have a leaky rear diff based on the amount of sludge under your diff. Might want to steam clean the underside and inspect for leaks after about 100 miles or so.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

@@adamsharrow7951 I noticed that afterwards as well. I cleaned it up best I could and will definitely do so. Fluid did come out of the fill plug, so it must not be much if it's leaking. The tag on the fill plug wasn't there so it possibly was done before and possibly overfilled.

@Glide1992 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I liked the reminder about the washer on the drain plug and the factory reminder to take it easy for 300 miles. I agree, it will be hard to do.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Went on a 160 mile drive today and I tried my best lol. Only 1 short acceleration that is probably considered WOT. Thanks for the comment 👍

@JboyLovesKristen 3 жыл бұрын

I’m diggin this new style you got going with the videos.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment. It's hard to have my real personality come through on videos. I'm just not that type of person in front of a camera, but I'm trying to let it flow more. Thanks for the support.

@119heath 3 жыл бұрын

Just changed mine yesterday. Great video my friend.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the support as always 👍

@ImExiqe 3 жыл бұрын

LOL was just looking for what fluid to use 1 hour ago and now you upload this :DD

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

How a plan comes together sometimes lol. I've had the fluid since the spring, just haven't gotten around to it until now. Glad it helped 👍

@Debkghtulvkfjkjfxjjcj 3 жыл бұрын

Great video dude! I’m liking these camera close ups too. Awesome work.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Tight under there with floor jacks but got it done. Next house i need a garage AND a lift lol. Getting too old for this crap.

@thegosudriver 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the sub, funny thing is, I watched this exact video before I bought my car haha. DIY on these cars are cake

@gpc0708 3 жыл бұрын

I changed my differential fluid a couple years ago, pretty easy job and one thats often forgot about. Good vid 👍

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely overlooked. So easy i should have done it years ago lol. Thanks for watching and the comment 👍

@frontxxrunner 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't get much more simple than that. Good job.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Almost easier than changing oil. Stupid pump is time consuming and tiring lol. Good seeing you and the little guy after that short rip.

@frontxxrunner 3 жыл бұрын

@@YellowVette04 yeah it was a nice surprise running into you. And yeah, it looked like a pain with that pump LOL

@rickschwindt1691 3 жыл бұрын

Getting it done next week in my 98. Thanks for the info.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks for watching and hope it helps 👍

@muffinmonster2714 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reminder and great how to video.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the support 👍

@tmauricio9028 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job Man!👍 Looks easy enough!

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely an easy fluid change. Thanks for watching and glad it helped

@GearHead704 3 жыл бұрын

I still haven't put fluid in my rear-end I rebuilt for the SSP a year ago LOL. Loved the driving part of the video buddy.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta get that thing up and running lol. I know others have done the POV style, but I dig it so I might do more of it.

@padriven 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Keep them coming!

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it man. Had the fluid since the spring and finally got around to it. Scott told me you made a stop in the 512 Garage for some fluid changes yourself.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Wait a sec... are those F14s I spot in that channel pic 🧐. Love the look 🤤

@padriven 3 жыл бұрын

@@YellowVette04 yeah man! Poor car needed some attention

@thebugman2007 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@YellowVette04 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.

@bobshultz7373 3 жыл бұрын

Very good job showing how to do. More of a concern is the jacking for me. LOL

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

I use hockey pucks at the jacking points with a scissor jack from my other car. Easy enough to get it high enough.

@Rico_Suave-bk8le 3 жыл бұрын

Good job bro as always!! You are a C5 expert!!

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Idk about that but I'll take it lol. Forums are a great help. Thanks as always and stay safe.

@89imp03 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving me another weekend project to add to my list lol

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Dude tell me about it. I had the oil for like 5 months before I finally did it lol. There's always projects with this out something else to keep us busy for a loooong time

@89imp03 3 жыл бұрын

@@YellowVette04 I still have a harmonic balancer that's been in my room since August 🤦🏾‍♂️

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

It does make a good paperweight 🤣

@89imp03 3 жыл бұрын

@@YellowVette04 😂😂 the best

@colemcmeans7809 3 жыл бұрын

i like how the exhaust tips stick out a little, never noticed that.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

That's a common negative comment on the Bullets. For some they stick out too far and I can understand that. I kinda wish I paid extra for the black tips, but they're black after a few miles anyway lol.

@colemcmeans7809 3 жыл бұрын

i like those black tips myself, i have the stock muffs on which i like but the tips are a little too small and sucked up under the bumper too far.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. The 4" bullet tips look great, but there's plenty of options out there. Check out Facebook marketplace and forums for good deals on used ones. I should have done that originally to save a bit.

@GarageKing 3 жыл бұрын

Well done vid, this was a really good how to vid!! I'm going to have to change the rear diff oil in my C7 and wonder how close it is to this? I'm definitely going to be doing a video of it. Thanks :)

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

I would think they're similar. At least you're doing yours at a reasonable time. I think mine was done before bc it didn't have the tag on the fill plug, but ya never know.

@MoneyTreeCanada 3 жыл бұрын

@@YellowVette04 Most likely you are right (regarding the tag) I think mine will turn into a good fall project (this is GarageKing) its just I'm on my other channel answering some questions so it was easier to stay on this profile when your message came through. Thanks :)

@exoticspeedefy7916 6 ай бұрын

We don't get this stuff in NZ. But we do have Penrite, and Nulon brand.

@goldenboy2476 3 жыл бұрын

The fluid should be Blackhole black normally for 17 Years of not changeing Great Video people need this !

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking it was changed at some point bc the tag on the fill plug wasn't there, but who knows. Thanks for the comment 👍

@goldenboy2476 3 жыл бұрын

@@YellowVette04 Sure, great Content though. How is your c5 so far any problems so far ?

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Picked it up 5 years ago with 40k miles, now has 61k miles and has been solid. Been upgrading and modifying things along the way.

@brayanvazquez3107 22 күн бұрын

I heard that it can affect if you put full synthetic in a corvette that is not from 2001 or 2004, my corvette is from 99, won't it be a problem if I put it?

@Mopar14 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Good easy work. Should I change on my C5 '04? Have 55k original miles, I'm the second owner.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Can't hurt to do it. If you know it was changed in the last few years then you're OK. This fluid change is cheap enough and not too difficult.

@Timmyval123 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 99 with about 60k and it needs to be changed. Id recommend it.

@smokinC5 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone looking to buy a c5 or c6, plan to change all the fluids first thing when you get the car. Most of these cars sit and people think in terms of miles for service. Change all fluids every 3 years at least.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Good point. There is no information on how often to change the diff fluid in our C5s, but that's a good rule of thumb to use. I meant to do it a lot sooner, but at least it's done now. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@HOWBTDEMCOWBOYS 2 ай бұрын

how has the mobil one held up

@silver750iL 3 жыл бұрын

Good job. What's with the 300 mile no full throttle period suggested? Sounds a bit crazy.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

That's from the GM service manual. Does seem a little much and will be hard to follow, but I'll try my best lol.

@Ken-op7sg Ай бұрын

Though the oil comes with the additive in the court you still want to add a bottle of limited slip differential

@yuguanggao6169 3 жыл бұрын

This is such an informative video! I will be doing the same service today! One question tho, I noticed that you have some type of leak going on the diff around the rear cv axle. My 98 C5 suffers the same problem. Did you ever figure out where the leak is from?

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

The leaky butt is a common issue. I noticed it too, but the existing oil level in the diff was plenty since it started coming out of the fill port when I opened it. I cleaned up the case as best I could with brake cleaner and I'll keep an eye on it moving forward.

@yuguanggao6169 3 жыл бұрын

@@YellowVette04 I plan to do the same. and yah, leaky butt is very common, I wonder if there is any permanent fix to that? I plan on getting them all resealed when I replace my clutch, since the torque tube and all that good stuff needs to come out any way in order to get the new clutch back in.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

@@yuguanggao6169 I think replacing the seals is the best you can do. I haven't looked into the issue much tho, so can't say for certain.

@Bacon676 2 жыл бұрын

Super late comment. These cars are getting old, and the rubber seals are getting crusty. Leaking is normal until you replace the seals. However, seeing as you have to pull quite a bit to get to the seals, why not just do a new ring+pinion and bearings? 👌

@yuguanggao6169 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bacon676 good advise! thank you! i actually sold my c5 and ended up with a c6 z06. Still love seeing you working on the C5 tho.

@eddiesimpson156 3 жыл бұрын

Just changed my 2003. I used royal purple with additive. I used 75w-140. Think that weight will give me any trouble? Great video!

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Idk much about gear oil to say that's or bad. I forget if it's in the owners manual or not for what weight to use, so I went by that or by what was on the forums.

@1mcrypto147 Жыл бұрын

GM specifies 75-90 synthetic

@Slamzilla11 3 жыл бұрын

How many miles on the car? Have you done the transmission? Thanks for the video!

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

60k and no I haven't done the trans. I'm scared to touch the 4L60 lol. Don't wanna mess with it, but I may get it built so I'll do fresh fluid then. Thanks for watching

@Matty.Garage 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Great job as always... I did it to mine ... never thought I would be able to do it! haha Btw, tell your neighbor to subscribe to my channel, I can see that Colorado chilling there! lol

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. It's a chick's truck lol. I'll tell her tho 👍.

@jeff-fq6br 2 жыл бұрын

👍🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵💯

@jesusmolina3824 3 жыл бұрын

The Mobil 1 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube would also work on a automatic 1999 c5 right?

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, all diffs require the same 75w90 gear oil.

@jesusmolina3824 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks!

@Amarillobymorning777 2 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure that’s a recall for the Pittsburgh’s jack stands.

@YellowVette04 2 жыл бұрын

These aren't on the recall list, but they are on the refund list. Model is 38846, so I could get a refund if I want. Thanks for watching and commenting

@Amarillobymorning777 2 жыл бұрын

@@YellowVette04 10-4 buddy . GR8 video clip. Greetings from North Texas I’ll follow your advice on Little joe Cartwright A C5 candy red.

@stephenlarson9148 3 жыл бұрын

How many miles were on your car when you did this? Also what gears do you have?

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

About 61k and 3.15. I'm not sure when it was done last or if it all. Thanks for watching

@vitalirider707 3 жыл бұрын

How often change oil?

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

GM doesn't have a recommended interval. I've heard many say 3 years for a street car and much more often if the car is tracked. Luckily it's pretty cheap and easy to do yourself, so every 3 years sounds like the interval I'm going to go with.

@carycase5563 3 жыл бұрын

There was recently a recall on those HF jack stands, they removed them from the shelves, have you heard about it?

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

That's why I made the joke, but the part number I have was not part of the recall. I did check. Thanks for the comment 👍

@carycase5563 3 жыл бұрын

@@YellowVette04 Ha, I didn't notice you were joking, my bad. I was just at Harbor Freight 2 days ago and wondered how many people had those jacks.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I know, it's crazy. I immediately checked since all my work is on jack stands. I should probably replace them anyway just to be safe

@carycase5563 3 жыл бұрын

@@YellowVette04 I used 7 jack stands and 2 jacks when I replaced my harmonic balancer, I have a friend who was pinned under a car for 10 minutes before someone driving by heard him yelling. It's right under being buried alive, well not that bad, but pretty close, especially if happened in an empty garage when no one is home.

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

Now that's one hell of a scary story

@d3et1roi3t Жыл бұрын

dang that looked like a lot more that 1.8 quarts?

@YellowVette04 Жыл бұрын

I didn't measure what came out but that's about what went in. Thanks for watching

@orlando1troche 3 жыл бұрын

90k miles on mine, is it still ok to change my dif fluid?

@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын

It's always OK to change it. Often forgotten about and as long as you don't have any leaks, then it's probably fine but still a good idea to change it.

@playwithgarvin Жыл бұрын

You don't need addictive with this oil?

@YellowVette04 Жыл бұрын

As long as the oil has the limited slip in the oil then you don't need to add it. Mobil 1 and others have the limited slip in it, but definitely check to make sure. If not, then you'll need the additive. Thanks for watching