How To Change Rear Differential Fluid

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How to change rear differential fluid on MK4 R32 ~ NOT HALDEX! Today we replace the rear differential fluid in the MK4 R32. There is no differential fluid service interval for this car. If you are planning on replacing your differential fluid, be sure to use the right diff fluid or gear oil for your application.
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@Budgettools 6 жыл бұрын

Always open the fill plug first that way you don't empty all your fluids and can't refill it

@zxKrookedxz 6 жыл бұрын

just about to comment this

@honestguy7764 6 жыл бұрын

everyone seems to forget that important first step!

@troysanchez776 6 жыл бұрын

It's saved me grief before.

@WickedG5150 6 жыл бұрын

Why would you not be able to refill it? Are you dumb?

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

They aren’t dumb. It would just be a much bigger pain to fill t from the bottom than the top.

@justinmemmesheimer4352 6 жыл бұрын

A good tip for changing any fluid is to crack loose the fill plug before you drain anything. It’s really crappy when you drain fluid and can’t fill it back up

@YZJB 6 жыл бұрын

Justin Memme 100%

@Dave-in-MD 6 жыл бұрын

I was just about to say that. Glad I looked to see if someone beat me to it.

@matthewshambler2644 6 жыл бұрын

Haha, was just thinking the same.. been there and it sucks!

@CarsSimplified 6 жыл бұрын

Truest of facts.

@maveric0738 6 жыл бұрын

You beat me to the comments lol. But I agree with you 💯 %. Always always remove the fill plug first, or....you might be SOL.

@pedro-ti1er 6 жыл бұрын

'You'll know that you have the right amount of fluid in the diff, when fluid starts coming out of the fill hole' Just like Honda drivers puttin oil on the engine! Keep the great work man!

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Hahahha.

@Westyy5493 6 жыл бұрын

Another crisp and clear video, keep up the great work! I'll be be able to do all the work on mine when I have my own garage thanks to these great vids! Hats off to you my friend 😁

@robinsonsauto 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job brother! Love the video format of this one

@RickEstrada 6 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying the MK4 videos 👍🏻

@gmans7859 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You Charles. Maintenance is so satisfying. Hey guy's, Race Ramps. I bought the 10" inch Wheel Cribs, 2 piece design. Used them for the first time last weekend working on the GTI and had to use a tool to get the smile off my face. Lower half for simple servicing and if ya wanna get your wrenching on, stack the second half. Friggin Perfect!!

@therealderjett 6 жыл бұрын

Another helpful video. Thanks.

@jamiebhoy18888 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, tried to find the right information for ages and you've helped me out

@kottyking 6 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the VW standard of fill it till it spills out. I mean I know they have a proper amount but that's basically it. Haldex is the same way. Great videos as always.

@Diftonez 6 жыл бұрын

Love this series about your R32!! Looking to buy one mk4 R32 right now, so all of your videos can be very useful! Thanks!

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Sweet!!!

@stephenprice7502 6 жыл бұрын

Love that car. That fluid change is going to do the diff the world of good.

@jmjponeill 6 жыл бұрын

Ingenius use of the pump mechanism, can't believe I've never thought of that before.

@jcarey1010 6 жыл бұрын

Great info something else I never think of doing on my car....

@ravi270783 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Charles ! Recently did mine on a 2015 Q7., Front, Rear Diffs and transfer case. Was little surprised to see it almost as dark as the one you showed at just 35K. Is it normal to go dark at this little mileage ? I did not see a lot of metal sediments though.

@friscostreetstories5403 Жыл бұрын

Always important often overlooked by new owners

@FixinItWithZoeLyn 6 жыл бұрын

I always pour some fresh fluid through it before I put plug in cleans out bottom good video still love that camera

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’ve done that from time to time in the past too.

@chevyon37s 6 жыл бұрын

I bought a certified Preowned Silverado... while well cared for I still changed every fluid right after I got it... and to my surprise the diffs had never been touched, judging by the color of the fluid that came out!

@CarsSimplified 6 жыл бұрын

How important to do you feel it is to have the car as close to exactly level as you can get it (both left/right and front/back) to get the fluid level right? I always try to get my cars super level when checking any fluid level, but this application seems like having the left to right angle not level could throw the capacity off quite a bit.

@haroldlm64 6 жыл бұрын

Good video!

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@K03sport 6 жыл бұрын

how resilient are the pinch welds in the jack area? I noticed you raising and lowering the car while one side was on jack stands at the jack locations on the pinch welds. I have some service that will require me to put my GTI up on 4 jack stands and I've been curious on how to get four stands on the pinch welds; starting with either 2 on the front, then 2 on the back or maybe going 2 on the left, then 2 on the right. The .:R found the right owner and I'm sure is loving every minute while in your garage and on the road with you behind the wheel. Cheers.

@Vago_Vagueto 6 жыл бұрын

By any chance ...do you know if is the same or similar procedure on the 2009 4motion tiguan??

@stonewp 6 жыл бұрын

Have a look at the Mad Max control arms when it comes time to replace the stockers.

@granderondeproductions3286 3 жыл бұрын

So.. quick question. I recently did my transmission fluid and I have a 5 speed mk5 jetta.. because I had to fill it in 2 holes, does that technically mean that I was also doing the front diff/transaxle/transmission? And, it shifts like butter! yay. Now I gotta do the same for the rear dif now.

@vproduction 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Charles, did u say change diff fluid @100,000 miles?? that's longer service life!!! i just got a Tiguan with 40k miles, DSG just done but haldex, and diffs are not done. im about to change haldex fluid next week. should i really change the front and rear diff fluid now or should i leave it??

@FACTOTUM_55 6 жыл бұрын

Any reason you didn't remove the fill plug first so it drains smoothly?

@ezequielcabreravilanova4056 3 жыл бұрын

Good day humble mechanic, I wanted to ask if this will be the same process for a 2004 Audi TT and a 2008 Audi A3 sportback? Both are the 3.2 v6 s-line models. I’ve been trying to search videos showing the difference between haldex service, DSG service, and differential service. New to the whole Audi/VW world. Thank you in advance if possible shining some light to my question.

@lostcar2312 2 жыл бұрын

Do these require lsd additive with non vw 75-90 oil? Mine seems to be chattering. I wonder if vw oil has additive already in it?

@mattpolhamus9194 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Charles, really helpful video as usual! I assume this would be pretty much the same for any 4motion? (B6 passat 3.6 4mo)

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Different locations but the same idea

@jhuntosgarage 6 жыл бұрын

While doing this I usually clean the CV boots and soak them with a rubber preservative. My '06 HHR with 224k still has the original axles.

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

@joackimmolander5973 6 жыл бұрын

Helo i hawe a golf v6 mk4 haldex i vant to switch diff to a normal diff is it pasebol🤔

@danoham10 6 жыл бұрын

Look at the diff-rence

@villho 6 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there.

@ThisIsReMarkable 6 жыл бұрын

Nice! Always love your videos, Charles. Is this change about the same on the front diff? (In my case, a 2003 Golf TDI with a 01M trans)

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

The steps are the same. If you’re not in a rush I’ll be doing a video on that soon. I’ve already done it, just need to edit the video and do a few reshoots. I lost some footage

@ThisIsReMarkable 6 жыл бұрын

HumbleMechanic I neglected to buy gear oil with my ATF/filter order, so yes. No rush :) Bummer about losing the footage!

@captiansparkles8139 6 жыл бұрын

The air con in my 2004 VW Bora (yes a Bora because I live in the UK, but in America it'll be called a Jetta)doesn'told air. I can hear the compressor running. I don't want to spend hundreds of pounds on fixing it. I know the compressor runs. Should I try one of those DIY air con filler kits with a sealer or UV die?

@lovologist 3 жыл бұрын

I normally change my fluids at a shop on my base but was curious how would someone level their .:R at home?

@fastinradfordable 6 жыл бұрын

take the fill plug out FIRST always, so you dont strand yourself without! never assume the last guy didnt strip it out! hopefully I have a vw with a rear diff to service on my mk1 caddy before too long!

@BigRedtheGinger 6 жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity, would anyone happen to know which(if any) gear oils come with the limited slip additive already in it? I know Valvoline has a gear oil for LSDs, not sure if it has additive or not. I have a 97 Grand Cherokee with a D44A and factory Trac-Lok LSD. Figure, doesn't hurt to hear/read recommendations.

@MJTAUTOMOTIVE 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Charles, Why would you shake the gear oil. As far as I know gear oil will not separate. Does that OEM fluid have some friction modifiers in it. Also just a tip lossen the fill plug before you drain the oil. Just incase it won't come out . Ask me how I know. Another great video. I love the sound of that thing. Cheers Mark.

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Good call on loosening the fill bolt. I always had to get it out and the fluid in no matter what. Hahaha. Shaking it is just in case any of the packages settle. Odds are they don’t, but it’s good habit. Unless you shake it so much you aerate the fluid. Haha

@rogerpearson9081 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing there is no service interval for diff oil or Power steering fluid. Sure it does not get contaminated like engine oil but that sample you drained looks like it has had some temperature which has cooked it. I have experience with truck diffs that regularly run at 100+deg. C in summer and the oil in them goes very dark. I changed the oil in my power steering system on my Ford when it got very slip and stick when cold. The oil looked very watery too and of course the smell. Afterwards, I found a lot of fine sparkly bits that would have been going round and round in the pump and steering box grinding away. Steering was much better afterwards too.

@coolissimo69 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks once again for sharing the video can I ask you , if when doing this work on a street pavement, how can I level the car, as my pavement is not flat, it has a small inclination???

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Just put your jackstands at different heights to level the car. Unless it’s crazy incline. Lol

@coolissimo69 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for answer my friend, what I meant where do I put the level so I can adjust the height? on top of the hood? or on that ledge on the door? ? And its not a crazy incline just a small one.

@Blaylock1988 6 жыл бұрын

Yep I gotta do this on my R32. I did the haldex, but finding a dang 17mm allen to fit that was totally unanticipated.

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

It's super easy. :) The fluid is just $$$

@Diftonez 6 жыл бұрын

Also it will be good advice to derail fill plug BEFORE you drain all oil from differential, there is some situation when you just can't unscrew it because of rust or mud or whatever and you no longer have oil in differential and it can be pain in ass.

@wyattoneable 6 жыл бұрын

I'm currently in Germany and guess which car I see most? VW. No surprise there but the surprise for me has been the 2nd most car I've seen are Opels. I think the use to be owned by GM but I was told that is no longer the case. Nothing to do with your video, just thought it was a fun observation.

@Voltz4life 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Charles, my haldex system failed in my first gen tt, how do I diagnose the system?

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Yikes. You can monitor actuation with the scan tool.

@LukaszJakubczyk 5 жыл бұрын

How often i need to change this oil??? Is the same OIL like in Leon , octavia, tt????

@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

No service interval... I would do 100k

@JUKE179r 6 жыл бұрын

I always warm up the oil bottles in a bucket of hot water for an easier flow with a hand pump.

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea.

@SpinnGuitar 6 жыл бұрын

Did that torque wrench just beep?

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Beep. ;) I hope so.

@jarhead1145 6 жыл бұрын

I was just about to do this to my r32 but the fill plug area is to tight and i cant fit my 17mm allen back there

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s tight. I have a really old shorty I use.

@shareitall1011 6 жыл бұрын

will you ever do a syncro service video?

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Haldex service I will. I’ve done it I shot the video too. But I lost some footage that’s vital to the video. Haha

@shareitall1011 6 жыл бұрын

haha shit happens, also do you know if its the same syncro in a t4 syncro and a golf 3 syncro? or if it atleast uses the same visco-sauce as the haldex?

@macro820 6 жыл бұрын

Isn't it good practice to remove the fill plug first to make sure you can refill the case?

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Yea it is. I think I’d have to just figure a way to fill it. And I mentioned it in the Trans video that will be out soon

@macro820 6 жыл бұрын

They should make drain plugs with a fill valve then you could have a clear hose and when you held it up next to the diff it would show the level inside.

@justinbuick7942 6 жыл бұрын

What’s the difference between the rear dif and the Haldex fluid change

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Different fluid, similar method, and older Haldex has a filter

@Pritchard4ET 6 жыл бұрын

What changes as a Dealership Technician when a Company introduces a new car model, i.e., the new 2019 Subaru Ascent or the Brz,Frs,GT86's?

@ally0urb4ser 6 жыл бұрын

Josh the new models bring with them different suspension/engine/electronic architecture that a dealer tech will have to learn about as part of annual training requirements.

@honestguy7764 6 жыл бұрын

Why you dont drive a few kms/miles and then refill recheck levels?

@shadowdestined2992 4 жыл бұрын

You know how people say “don’t change your transmission fluid” if you’re high mileage and you’ve never changed it Bc it would damage the transmission. Does the same apply to diffs? Like could you mess up something if you changed it late?

@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

I changed at 150k or so. No issues

@RobertLeBlancPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

My wife’s 2017 Acura MDX SH-AWD called for the A6 service at just 12K miles. This is an engine oil change and an AWD diff fluid change. I was surprised that it called for this at only 12K miles. The rear diff fluid change ran me $110+tax done at the dealer. I’ll likely do this myself in the future. Is this common with many AWD crossovers to need this service done so frequently?

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

That seems like a crazy low service time

@MarshallSambell 6 жыл бұрын

They may like to change the diff oil very early as it gets the initial wear in metal out of the oil and ensures a long trouble free diff life. The next service interval for it would be a lot longer. I remember my boat motor called for a gear oil change at 20 hours and the next one at 160 hours. All about getting the initial wear in metal out of the fluid

@RobertLeBlancPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

Marshall Sambell I hope you’re right on that.

@RobertLeBlancPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

HumbleMechanic I thought so as well. I’m gonna scan the forums about this. The vehicle doesn’t have a published service schedule. It uses sensors and algorithms and then posts maintenance codes on the instrument cluster for the driver to see.

@redihoxha2940 4 жыл бұрын

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@Consulting157 6 жыл бұрын

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@Consulting157 6 жыл бұрын

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@Phil-D83 6 жыл бұрын

Open the fill plug first on the dif, then the drian one. If the fill one won't open,your not stuck with a drained dif and no way to refill it.... requiring a tow...

@WickedG5150 6 жыл бұрын

philip dias Thanks :)

@zoefaith120 6 жыл бұрын

How about a 1992 chevy s10 2.8 v6. 5 speed 3.42 gears. I see high difference in colar of fluid. My old mans truck is 182,000 and I don't rember every the different changed. Could been?. Factory to the bone truck. If I don't get it changed or let the old girl have old juice. Awesome. Work .from a chevy guy with a empowered v6!

@Limeayy 6 жыл бұрын

Whats a haledex service?

@ogalief 5 жыл бұрын

Kept hearing this faint grinding noise in my 2005 Touareg and feeling slight vibration. Changed the diff fluids and no luck. Anyone know what this could be?

@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Seen a handful of front diffs fail

@douglasgreen437 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@lewiscannon8213 6 жыл бұрын

Are you fucking joking me that R32 looks amazing from underneath 👍👍👍

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

:) some just don’t get it.

@lewiscannon8213 6 жыл бұрын

HumbleMechanic I own a Audi S3 8l exactly the same Setup underneath and it doesn't look half as good " Clean/Rust free ".

@TheArchetypeGamer 6 жыл бұрын

I bet it's a 3/8s snap on torque wrench with digital torque angle I have that same torque wrench for work

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

It sure is. One of the first generation ones

@TheArchetypeGamer 6 жыл бұрын

HumbleMechanic I purchased mine about 4 to 5 years ago

@nerdywolfi 6 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be a good idea to remove the fill plug first? Cause if that gets stuck, you drained the fluid and can't get anything back in that easily.

@deanw9705 6 жыл бұрын

This. Absolutely this. Was rule #1 when I started on the tools. Don't drain out what you can't put back ;)

@tullgutten 6 жыл бұрын

You should mabye consider switching from latex to nitrile gloves, much more resistant to solvents and oils and overusing latex might end you getting allergic to it, we got a warning at work about allergic reactions from it and never used since (allergy to condoms 😉)

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

You are 100% right! I used nitrile at the shop a lot. I like latex when I am working to not get dirty. When it's in chemicals, nitrile is the way to go.

@stephenprice7502 6 жыл бұрын

At least the VW has a drain plug. I had a Jaguar XF and they don’t have a drain plug!

@chadharmon5716 6 жыл бұрын

Arggggg I miss my old American vehicles lol

@stephenheiser1149 6 жыл бұрын

Should always remove the fill plug first!

@edg6779 5 жыл бұрын

Lol I just realised масло is the word used for both butter and oil

@deejay4837 5 ай бұрын

Dude, the one jack lifted the entire side of the car.....

@yusufbayraktar5828 5 жыл бұрын

harika video ne kadar doldurmalıyım? 2 lt?

@stutterz45 6 жыл бұрын

Remove fill plug first!!!!

@TazR6 6 жыл бұрын

I have an identical ratchet, and the amount of people who ask me how I managed to bend it is comical.

@berniejaw6552 3 жыл бұрын

Do we need to change the front diff oil too?

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

I would

@jcmo69 4 ай бұрын

Whoops you didn't check the fill bolt before draining

@HumbleMechanic 4 ай бұрын

That’s a good DIYer practice.

@Phil-D83 6 жыл бұрын

I would change it every 30-40k miles...

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

I like that mileage a lot. I mentioned 100k, because there is no service interval. The industry “standard” for non service interval fluid is usually 100k. I’ll probably do mine @50k

@jasonsong86 5 жыл бұрын

Rookie mistake. Always open the fill plug before removing the drain plug.

@HumbleMechanic 5 жыл бұрын

Not a rookie, not a mistake, I was not concerned about the drain coming out. But if you are concerned about it, yes fill plug out first

@theadventuresofjavier8698 6 жыл бұрын

Gear oil smell...yuk😵

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

My whole garage smells like gear oil because of the GTI trans. Hahah

@theadventuresofjavier8698 6 жыл бұрын

HumbleMechanic the wives love the free repair but wont tolerate the smells...the injustice

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. Yeah she already fussed at me.

@mrproton1 6 жыл бұрын

i love the smell of gear oil, love it

@CarsSimplified 6 жыл бұрын

It's a smell that really sticks with you, especially if you get some on you.

@jando925 6 жыл бұрын

Remove the fill before the drain...

@kenj.8897 6 жыл бұрын

Run Ndietired dont you think Charles knows that for petes sake

@jando925 6 жыл бұрын

Ken Mackay im sure he does but people who are watching this as an instructions videos dont and if you dont mention it they can run into problems

@AaronAnonymous 6 жыл бұрын

So when are ya gonna get a lift or some quick jacks? ;)

@HumbleMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

I have a lift. The mk3 is taking its sweet time. Haha

@rossthompson8820 6 жыл бұрын

****remove fill plug first

@TheMuzikall 4 жыл бұрын

Why are you Always Tampering with "For Life" items?😆.. Timing Chains😥 now Diff Fluids😥. Doubting Thomas👏

@HumbleMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Lol because lifetime is just that “it’s good until it fails” I’d rather not have it fail

@thebehemoth1998 6 жыл бұрын

Thicc fluid

@melchrisrian7957 6 жыл бұрын

👍