This Is What Happens If You NEVER CHANGE YOUR DIFFERENTIAL OIL!!

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This Is What Happens If You NEVER CHANGE YOUR DIFFERENTIAL OIL!!
In this video I show not only how I changed my differential oil but I also show the inner diff cover magnet after 78000 miles and 24 years. Featured in this video is my 1995 GMC Suburban K1500 (GMT400) with just 78,000 original miles on it. The rear axle differential is the GM 10 bolt 8.5" version and has never had a differential fluid change. For the diff cover gasket I used a Felpro unit linked below.
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@treefriar8791 5 жыл бұрын

The rear differential is often neglected when it comes to regular maintenance. Great video, as always, Jimmy!

@roybamburg18 5 жыл бұрын

TreeFriar iis

@dyoel182 5 жыл бұрын

That's because if they consider if a normal "lifetime" fill they don't give you an obvious drain for it. On my Lincolns it's only in tiny print that they tell you to replace the fluid if you're towing or the limo package but it's easy enough, especially if you suck the fluid out and leave the cover and gasket alone.

@treefriar8791 5 жыл бұрын

@@dyoel182, the obvious drain is the rear differential cover. For someone who doesn't do their own maintenance, it may seem like a daunting and messy task. Also, most people don't think about it because it's underneath the vehicle. Jimmy puts that misconception to rest with this video.

@blainemcdonald6972 5 жыл бұрын

There isn't one fluid system in your vehicle that is life time. An honest mechanic will tell that before it fails on you, just saying

@treefriar8791 5 жыл бұрын

@@blainemcdonald6972, lifetime fluid a.k.a snake oil!

@alanpules4105 4 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful. Way to go Jimmy on your first time changing the diff oil as I never knew this had to be changed. Thanks homeboy.

@user-jk4zf9tp7o 2 жыл бұрын

I never even thought about differential oil needing to be changed. I'm going to get a new gasket along with required amount and grade of differential oil and this will be my weekend project. Thanks 1ROAD for taking the mystery out of this job! Great job!

@ranbymonkeys2384 Жыл бұрын

100 bucks says you never did it

@davesilvia9711 3 жыл бұрын

gotta paint the cover to let others know you take care of your rear end.

@rooftopvoter3015 3 жыл бұрын

Or put a finned aluminum cover on to dissipate all that heat your daily beater puts out on grocery runs to a store 5 miles away.

@kenhurley4441 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe he skipped that and had mamma paint his rear end?

@onceuponatimeintoronto891 3 жыл бұрын

My truck is oil sprayed and coated in thick grease I make up and apply with a brush everywhere, old motor oil in a gallon can mixed with 5 or 6 canisters of bearing grease mixed up and it lasts for years, my frame and under body are water resistant, hell of a lot better than ziebart

@justinfield168 3 жыл бұрын

@@onceuponatimeintoronto891 anything is better then ziebart all ziebart does is hide the rust, instead of preventing it

@justjoshin5140 3 жыл бұрын

@@onceuponatimeintoronto891 how good does used motor oil work to prevent rust? And can i apply it over existing rust? I’ve been wanting to preserve what’s left of my undercarriage but I can’t afford the good stuff that’s specifically made for that

@Nyph3r1t3Dragunn Жыл бұрын

I appreciate what you do on ur channel, and even keeping the older videos accessible, just got myself a suburban and looking forward to keeping it in great condition as possible ✊🏽👍🏽👌🏽

@MrWoodroe 3 жыл бұрын

You have the perfect infomercial voice. Can you say, "but wait, there's more!"

@royce6861 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah my thoughts exactly. Also the G.M. gov. lock limited slip design is trash.

@Twit.Tw00 3 жыл бұрын

indeed , a sexy KZfaqr voice 😍

@johndupont8628 3 жыл бұрын

or when are the Cloverfield monsters gonna make a cameo

@TheRealWinner1 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@MicDropBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! "But wait! There's MORE!" hahahahahahaha

@grizzle273463 3 жыл бұрын

I don't do any sort of mechanical work but I thoroughly enjoyed your video. It was edited extremely well (short and sweet) Your narration was very concise, and matched perfectly with the video segments. And...... NO STUPID MUSIC!!! Thumbs up.

@joseguzman2248 2 жыл бұрын

Now this guy know how to make videos you actually wanna watch straight to the point keep up the good work brotha

@kalgrandy2101 3 жыл бұрын

“Every day is a chance to turn it all around.” Powerful message even though this is a vid about changing differential fluid. I appreciate your content 1Road.

@ignusa749 4 жыл бұрын

well done!! one thing I use is an air nozzle to super clean the magnet after most of the junk if off the magnet. the one thing you can do to help make this faster for future is to replace the cover with a drain plug cover!! and use a magnet on the drain plug!! that way you do not have to remove the cover every time you change the diff fluid!! this is important to change this often if you pull an rv!! this is the rear wheel bearing lube as well as the diff assy!! lol I get over 400k out of my old cars and trucks!! but I service them well!! 80k miles... that is a new truck!! lol!!

@74willy81 2 жыл бұрын

It's probably been pointed out already, but whenever you drain a differential or manual transmission it is always good practice to use a brush and some sort of solvent around the fill hole in order to eliminate any foreign from that area. This makes the fill plug area so much cleaner. Great video though, like you say most folks simply don't bother, this is a good lesson to those of us that intend to keep their vehicles for more than 3 or 4 years.

@FranE.568 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I changed the diff fluids on 2 of my vehicles with no issues. I also did the cardboard mapping.

@swallowfamilysaga5121 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job Jimmy. Very clear, concise, and complete!

@akirakurosawa4468 3 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video, very clear, enjoyable, and down to the point. Your perspective made me aware of a section of our vehicles that I had neglected to service forever. For being a beginner, you sure know your way around.

@wsgregory 2 жыл бұрын

Neglected to service ?? No way is that possible, you just did it not long ago! Right?! That's right

@sakandergill3186 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jimi , you did a good job with excellent explanation thanks , will help lots of people with old rear and 4 wheel drive vehicles.

@toma5153 Жыл бұрын

Great video. A couple of points 1) The use of a cardboard template to hold the bolts in the same relative location is a good one. On some older differentials the rear axle vent is through a hole drilled in one of the bolts, That bolt should be on top. Eyeball the bolts to see if there is a hole drilled in one. 2) On newer axles there is normally an axle vent mounted on top of the axle. Clean it periodically. A blocked vent will cause rear diff oil to leak out through the axle seals.

@666dynomax Жыл бұрын

1) i did not know that, 2) a facebook group told me this problem, so glad they did, I was ready to change my pinion seal... i attribute it to rustproofing... that being said, now that I know, I clean it out every now and then, its a 10 or 12mm deep socket, very simple. I was going to replace, but I got it working pretty well. 3) nobody mentioned it, but loosen your fill before you start...

@cruiser6260 Жыл бұрын

If the bolts are all same length it doesn't matter if they don't go back in the same hole

@toma5153 Жыл бұрын

@@cruiser6260 I think you misunderstood what I was saying. On some older differentials the bolt position does matter. Some have small drilled holes in them and need to go topside, for proper venting. In all other respects the bolts look alike. The key word is "if".

@TheBreeze2384 7 ай бұрын

Where do people come up with this stuff?

@jimmysapien9961 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you - now 1- step further I would have done was to go ahead and clean- up all the bolts too .👍🏻

@kram62751 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brotha'! Good job, great video & keep em' coming.. time to go change my diff fluid..

@americaisfallingapart 3 жыл бұрын

What I like about this guy's video is he gets to the point with no hoopla & and speaks clearly :)

@GodIsGood1991 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Me too!

@johnventers5128 2 жыл бұрын

The first diff oil change i did on my 02 defender was an eye opener. It was like grease it was so used and old. Like i could actually hold it in my hand... Amazingly no visible damage done.

@BlessedMe11 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, great quality, advice and instruction. Makes a nasty, undesirable chore a lot less intimidating for DIYers.

@rayford21 5 жыл бұрын

Now this is what I call an excellent video. The lighting was good and all related parts and actions were clearly visible. And Jimmy was very easy to understand with great audio...thanks for leaving out the dumb background music many posters like to use.

@ellenlirio9039 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You made me feel like running to my car and changing the fluid. Awesome video, thanks so much!!

@angelawerner7696 Ай бұрын

Although I am not able to do my own mechanical work, I found your explanations and demonstration most helpful in understanding why this should be done and exactly what is involved when I take my truck into the shop to have this done. Excellent video!

@petescarport 5 жыл бұрын

Harbor freight sells a fluid pump that works amazing for refilling the diff fluid and is super cheap. Takes the pain of holding and spilling the fluid away. Also you can easily measure out the fluid if using a gallon container like I did. Great video

@jimcatanzaro7808 2 жыл бұрын

Ya all the crap is on the bottom so the pump won’t get all the metal out better off taking it off and getting it all out

@hughmongos3846 Жыл бұрын

@@jimcatanzaro7808 he said for refilling champ

@stephengriffin4990 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid I'am OCD when it comes to changing the oils on all of my new cars from new.

@michaelprince77 2 жыл бұрын

Best vid I've seen in a while. Few of us ever think to do this. Love my motorhead buds. Keep it running clean.

@kurtmalerich3643 2 жыл бұрын

Some additional tips. 1. Using a die grinder with a surface prep disk will make cleaning the gasket surfaces a lot easier. 2. Putting thread locker on uncleaned oily bolts will serve no purpose. Clean the bolts and holes and let them dry first. Use that brake cleaner with a spray straw to clean the bolt holes then dry them with compressed air. 3. Put a little Teflon tape or pipe dope on the fill plug or you'll always have a slight seep from the fill plug.

@joeKisonue Жыл бұрын

Good info. May I add that when using that brake cleen protect eyes

@cruiser6260 Жыл бұрын

You're gonna run a sander over the diff housing metal and flick grit into the gears?

@jasonthurston799 Жыл бұрын

Clean around the fill plug and remove the fill plug before unbolting the differential plate so that if anything falls in it gets flushed out. People often do this afterwards and when stuff falls in they either leave it or have to unbolt a second time to flush it out.

@cryptoanalysts5793 Жыл бұрын

You never use a sander on gasket surface, use 1300 -1000 grit sand paper and try use a break cleaner while you clean , don’t give advice you dump …learn before giving advices

@cryptoanalysts5793 Жыл бұрын

@@cruiser6260I was laughing 😂 too , the problem some of these jerks don’t know nothing and give advices

@rizzleriz4457 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Sir. Thank you. You made it look so easy while providing valuable info along the way...a real gem video.

@kathygalvin4325 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jimmy! Your video helped me show my buddies that its easy and necessary to change the differential fluid!

@tross2420 2 жыл бұрын

dude, your videos are awesome and give me confidence to work on my suburban. i really appreciate your work

@mikemckenzie3634 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the detailed video. Keep posting these videos.

@muneerdwd 5 жыл бұрын

You are great Making and producing so useful videos Thank you so much 👌👌 So clean work

@GYMGENIUSHQ 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking your time to do this video. I really appreciate it. You did a great job explaining things!

@CrazyPalidin57 3 жыл бұрын

Bought my Jeep and I concentrated on getting all the fluids changed in the first 30 days. Focusing first on the most overlooked, the front and rear differentials and Transfer Case fluids.

@1920vmax 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just the facts in a well delivered message.I’m gonna tackle mine ...next week when she warms up 👍

@mikebavoso26 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea never thought about checking the fill plug first before you remove all the fluid and you're unable to refill the differential good job

@camarokurt 5 жыл бұрын

I learned that the hard way long ago. I was sweating bullets when I couldn't get the fill plug out due to the head being stripped. Finally did get it out.

@miltoshatzi4528 5 жыл бұрын

@@camarokurt Worst case you buy a nice aftermarket cover with a fill plug or drill a hole on the OEM cover and have a bung welded so you can screw a bolt with a copper washer - do one for the bottom to drain easier next time - better than OEM !

@robertsherrick4081 5 жыл бұрын

@@miltoshatzi4528 Generally you can fill through one of the bolt holes.

@MA-jx6in 5 жыл бұрын

And that was pretty cool I usually see diff that are wet probably never changed the oil thank you for the video

@jferbie2000 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! I've never had my diff oil changed. It has 315K miles on it. Will get it done this week. Thanks for the video.

@bwagenberg 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you mentioned the additive. Very important with some models.

@kennydavis2276 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Siiigh. Yet another job I gotta do if I want to keep my old 96 on the road.

@metaljew4456 5 жыл бұрын

I never thought that changing your own Pumpkin fluid could be so much fun! Great video mate! 🙅🏼‍♂️

@joeyong1418 3 жыл бұрын

I would jack up the rear wheels and run them for a bit to let all the old dirty oil out after spraying with brake cleaner or diesel.

@davetee116 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great and encourage the weekend warriors to tackle easy maintenance tasks that will increase the life of your vehicles. I buy one year old cars and drive them 15 to 20 plus years. A little TLC to my GM vehicles has served me well. I would however suggest that you solvent clean the bolts and internal threads before applying the locktite. Not so much an issue putting the bolts back in the same holes as the old days. Machining tolerances are much better these days but I do remember when that was a good idea. Love your videos for the common Joe weekend warriors. Keep doing what you're doing bro!

@lorettacaputo6997 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2nd Gen Nissan xterra and live in the northern snow belt where salt is prevalent. I have had oil pans, diff covers and transmission lines rust thru. When I replaced the diff cover on the X terra, cleaned out the fluid and replaced it, I also coated the exterior of the diff cover with flex seal as a barrier from future rust thru. It was amazing how thin the metal of the diff cover was on the original and replacement. Did the same treatment on the oil pan replacement.

@averyneilson12 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and presentation. I will be doing this soon. We just got through flushing the transmissions on 3 of our cars thanks to another video you did a while back. I will be doing this on the truck I just picked up. On a platform where the biggest jackasses get the most views and make the most money you provide something of real value. Its rare and very much appreciated thank you. Avery Neilson

@shawnpa 4 жыл бұрын

Nice swap out, and explanation for why to do it and how. Good work.

@usedcarsokinawa 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice and tips. No stupid background music. Clear steps, I’ll have to check your other vids.

@clydegray9714 2 жыл бұрын

Good man! Repainting my 94 f150. Doing good has no end. I appreciate you

@bradleywilcox8873 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the smell of diff fluid in the morning lol

@homosapiensqp3225 4 жыл бұрын

It smells like a victory.

@milehigh3054 4 жыл бұрын

I know that smell. Lol

@ptotheog8445 4 жыл бұрын

Fish Market

@tyronewalker5764 4 жыл бұрын

@@ptotheog8445 Yeah!😎

@JC-ck4wk 3 жыл бұрын

I just changed my diff oil for the first time this morning and yeah that stuff stinks man

@user-sk1lk9hk5m 4 жыл бұрын

This man looks like a "Bad Santa" - Billy Bob Thornton! One of my favorite movies, btw. And thanks for the good video (but my ears are tired, haha), I do the same thing 2 months ago with my 8.5 GM rear end, when I put a locker in it, but I added a little NPT 1/8 drain plug to case, to refill axle without gasket changing.

@victorianotagura9349 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation sir. Very helpful. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

@krishnamaharaj5600 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, very professionally explained....thank you very much !

@ZerokillerOppel1 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your honesty about the Amazon thing and you getting comissions.😉 Makes it even more fun to watch.

@lancethompson3805 3 жыл бұрын

Talking cat virus

@somanynamesilltrythis0180 3 жыл бұрын

78,000 on a 96' is pretty good. My 08 Silverado has around 150,000. Thanks for the reminder, I'll be adding this to my "to do list" along with the transmission filter and seal.

@haizi7179 Жыл бұрын

I have a 91' Ford Econoline with 40K on the odometer

@vshahid1001 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a well done video, with plenty of tips, precautions, best practices. I will subscribe!

@BrigT262 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Simple and informative, with great ideas and suggestions. Thanks

@barrybennett1292 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully everyone realizes you also have to clean the brake cleaner and any residual gunk out of the differential before putting the cover back on. He kinda skipped that part.

@randalljohnson3688 3 жыл бұрын

What's best to use for that ? Shop towel ..old rag?

@joshsmith672 3 жыл бұрын

Yep

@snowcrest7863 3 жыл бұрын

Or, just let it evaporate for a clean result.

@donalta9337 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@christopherhaak9824 3 жыл бұрын

@@snowcrest7863 It should not be allowed to just evap, the bottom of the housing needs to be wiped from all the stuff that if solvates down there.

@jroque7891 4 жыл бұрын

Dude that was awesome you did a tremendous job you we're doing that I would do plus a couple of good ideas I enjoyed the video God bless you

@davidstepeck2644 2 жыл бұрын

So important to change the oil in the rear; great job!

@al52269 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing . New subscriber from Philadelphia PA

@chewbaccac-3po129 4 жыл бұрын

Man I like how you explain everything and talk too much for us to understand your videos. Thank you for sharing and I like it

@jannezack 4 жыл бұрын

Hate to disagree with you. You must already know this stuff, but for us non-mechanics, his videos are very informative and helpful.

@Tweaked818 4 жыл бұрын

Going to do this in the future, recently did my oil change

@tomascharles5080 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I found your vids,I have a 97 gmc truck,that I would like to do some maintenance on.

@kenn8748 Жыл бұрын

Informative. Short, Sharp and Sweet 👍

@matthewwilliams9200 5 жыл бұрын

I always use gasket sealant on diffs great video

@raywhitworth7444 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, brother that was fabulous!

@agepoguphillips1644 2 жыл бұрын

you are one of the best educators for an 80 yrs old person. God bless you. ajp

@gilbertochavez1299 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing these types of videos. it helped me too much.

@joeys7287 4 жыл бұрын

Very high quality and professional video I have ever seen here, very clear and straight to the point, thanks for teaching us the correct way to get jobs done safely!

@user-po7iv4ni3o 3 жыл бұрын

Replaced an entire rear axle on my 2008 Xterra a few years back. A few months after purchasing it, the differential literally shredded the pinion gear to bits all at once, while driving down the road with just myself in the vehicle. I was totally blown away that destruction like that was even possible on a vehicle used as lightly as mine. Previous owner must have given it hell while towing... but still... I couldn't believe it was even possible. I've never been so distraught as when I saw all those pieces of pinion gear literally puking out of the drain hole when I first drained it!

@benchesnut3715 2 жыл бұрын

Did it cause an accident?

@Jim-bx7vs Жыл бұрын

All good tips to know, you were very clear and precise ,thanks for sharing 👍👍

@reedsilvesan2197 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 63 and have done ALOT of mechanic work in my lifetime. The FASTEST AND EASIEST way I have found to clean metal surfaces is a wire wheel. Bench mount, drill mount, angle grinder, doesn't matter, just don't bear down super hard, let wire wheel do the work. I use this method on almost any metal surface ( including aluminum ) and have never had any problems. Heads, engine blocks, name it. Again, let the wheel do the work, don't use alot of pressure. The gasket material is much softer than the metal, with reasonable care you will not cause any damage

@simonm1447 2 жыл бұрын

There are also wire wheels with brass wire, it may be a little bit ''softer'' to materials like aluminum, the method however will also work in the same way

@busterland1805 2 жыл бұрын

Do not use a wire wheel to remove a base gasket on an aluminum cylinder Harley-Davidson. Two mechanics and a machinist told me I was an idiot. And I felt like one. Precision alu. surfaces are veery easy to damage.

@69nites Жыл бұрын

@@busterland1805 yeah, don't use a steel wire wheel on aluminum. You can use a brass brush or brass wire wheel and be just fine though.

@TitanTown 3 жыл бұрын

You're wrong, I do go outside and say "I'm going to change my differential oil today."

@Oceansta 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@ericp.9497 3 жыл бұрын

Hear hear!

@daftnord4957 3 жыл бұрын

i literally just said this today, so i've been watching some videos on it and ended up here

@wannabecarguy 3 жыл бұрын

Liar.

@bkdexter79 3 жыл бұрын

I just whisper it...shhh...

@agalvanf 3 жыл бұрын

man, you explain so easy, thanks a lot !

@BigIslandbbadd 3 жыл бұрын

Good looking Jimmy. I needed this video. I think this is something I should do for my 96 Yukon. I'm ordering a new rear drive shaft.

@PartyWolf36790 2 жыл бұрын

My suv was making grinding noises and hard thunks when you change the transmission fluid change both diff fluids aswell. I learned my lesson.

@collinjohnson7006 5 жыл бұрын

It's wierd to think that that oil was pumped into that differential before I was even born and was still at work throughout all my life and that vehicle still runs.

@mauri7306 3 жыл бұрын

Haha me to ay

@imyourhuckleberry4547 3 жыл бұрын

It's a chevy

@Oceansta 3 жыл бұрын

It's oil. If you really think about it, it just needs to lubricate. After all these years it can still do that by means of being oil. It probably won't be at 100% efficiency but it'll still work. I don't see why not.

@scrapplepig 3 жыл бұрын

Weird to think that's how you were born, a lot of pumping.

@imtheonevanhalen1557 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the only reason to change that stinking mess is if you have time on your hands....the stuff is bulletproof thick goo for a good reason. If it was critical to have it changed, there would be a drain plug.

@tigtrager6923 5 жыл бұрын

You make it sound so exciting! Of the hundreds that I've changed for customers I've never once found it to be exciting like you do.

@pgsmith6153 3 жыл бұрын

thank you - you made this sound doable... And some of the comments were useful for a first timer...

@ErsinGokay 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thank you for sharing the wealth. God bless you and your family my friend. Keep up the good work.

@PanzerPlatform 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it's a good idea to check the vent diff vent tube to make sure it's not clogged.

@ecwurban 5 жыл бұрын

"Sometimes" needs to be changed to "Always"

@fsh4204 5 жыл бұрын

Always a must

@Wolf-wf6yx 4 жыл бұрын

Yes that's correct it's an excellent idea to make sure that the vent is not clogged otherwise the differential fluid will leak out of the seals every time the vehicle warms up due to backed up pressure.

@isaacb4955 4 жыл бұрын

Budget Panther Fan where would that be...? Read nothing on that for my genuine chevy service manual rwd astro passager van.

@frankpaya690 4 жыл бұрын

@@isaacb4955 it looks like a little nipple on top of the axle tube, about in the middle. and it might have a hose coming up if it's an off-road vehicle.

@mos3362 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, just did this on my 2006 Silverado with 120,000 miles and it actually fixed what I thought was the transmission shifting rough. Not sure if it was low or the fluid was worn out but the truck drives like new again!

@1RoadGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s good to hear! 👍

@Dbeats62 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if it leaves any permanent damage?

@mos3362 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dbeats62 not that I’m aware gm recommends every 30,000 to 60,000 miles depending on driving conditions. It’s been 10k miles since I did mine and it still drives great

@Bseries_Vans 9 ай бұрын

@@1RoadGarageI hear that if you change transmission fluid if it's never been change before then it'll make it worse I wonder if the same applies to the rear differential fluid

@JamesFlynn-np7sq 8 ай бұрын

No, you can change diff fluid with recommended spec and friction additive if necessary. You can change the fluid on your transmission too. If it is an automatic, just open the pan, replace the filter(s), clean the pan & magnets, top off with fresh fluid. Some say you should get an exact measurement of what drains out, but this is assuming you have checked the level first and afterward of course. Some of these newer transmissions do not have dipsticks, so it can be tricky to check the fluid level. Drain and fill, never flush and use the highest quality OEM parts and fluid spec only. If a transmission goes bad after a proper drain/fill procedure, it was on it's way out already.

@trevorhalford8410 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely dropping that knowledge.

@richtyler1353 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I found you. I really like and appreciate your videos

@dalec03 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jimmy. I did this to my 1995 GMC Sierra. Easy.

@israelnori4764 3 жыл бұрын

Did you feel the difference?

@Redeemed427 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jimmy. P.S, thanks for mentioning how much Oil the 8.5 10 bolt holds. Good idea on the Hanging Bottle and Gravity Fill.

@peterkerry6929 Жыл бұрын

Jimmy I really love your videos and I have been working on my car and I give you 10x tump up.

@sesnc2145 2 жыл бұрын

excellent video. No BS and wasted verbiage. Good instructions and good tips re fill plug and cover bolts. Thank you

@ClashOfTheTITIN244 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I am an auto mechanic and machinist/CNC programmer..and I approve this message..lol even the cardboard template to make sure to replace the bolts into the same location is great..but not necessary..but a great detail non the less..sometimes that does matter. Great video!!

@cruiser6260 Жыл бұрын

Very important to put the cross threaded bolt back into the cross tapped hole.. that's why he put them back where they came from?

@jakek7112 5 жыл бұрын

If you've got 4 wheel drive, your transfer case needs love too. Dont forget

@georgesimpson3113 5 жыл бұрын

And your front differential oil...

@latrogeniwile58 5 жыл бұрын

AND the front diff oil.

@Den4Nk 5 жыл бұрын

AND the front diff oil.

@jeromeswaby3896 5 жыл бұрын

Um, just to be clear, Are you saying that the transfer case uses a different oil from the trans(manual or Auto)?

@colteng9721 5 жыл бұрын

And the front diff oil

@tristonrosado1835 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, just learned something new.

@AlexTheGreatOneAndOnly Жыл бұрын

I have a 1973 Chevy Malibu with over a millions miles on it. My Aunt has maintained it and kept it in good condition over the years when she bought it brand new. But she never bothered to check the differential and it still working very well.

@TraveladvRajanSRai Жыл бұрын

Hw many mile

@michaeldavis7612 5 жыл бұрын

Dark lube doesn't mean it's cooked. Some gear lube was dark and stinky before it went into the diff because it contains lithium disulfide and friction modifiers in the additives. Also, you forgot to mention cleaning the gasket surface in the diff body. That's just as important as the cover.

@1RoadGarage 5 жыл бұрын

You're right, forgot to film that part. I'm only human, Harry.

@PeterCieply 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah the dark color don't mean much, quantity and viscosity didn't look bad either.

@Deucealive75 5 жыл бұрын

@@PeterCieplyI thought the color looked good.

@danlevesque5437 5 жыл бұрын

@@1RoadGarage how did you enjoy the smell of the gear oil? I have a manual transmission and on most motorcycles same type of gear oils first time smells you don't forget it so easy😖

@adamquintanar4309 5 жыл бұрын

No bullshit, but It’s really not that dark. -ford tech

@robbyddurham1624 3 жыл бұрын

The guy talks to us like my dad does when he's on the phone. It's like he's yelling across a field to you.

@RobHTech 3 жыл бұрын

ya sounds like he recorded it with the audio recording level too high. makes it hard to listen to him.

@lewis2553 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, my mother DID yell across about 8 acres to us!

@rooftopvoter3015 3 жыл бұрын

Try Scotty Kilmer---------------he is always yelling.

@lewis2553 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobHTech No he's just yelling. He's also overacting like he's a soap opera actress -- you know -- a bobblehead. It comes from Attention Deficit Disorder. He feels a deficit of attention from everyone around him and therefore the need to yell.

@alvinjenkins8005 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. Don’t remember changing diff. oil on any of my trucks. (and I’m 67 years old) 🤭 But now I’m going to have my truck done. Thanks Stay Safe

@thomasmichaels6850 2 жыл бұрын

My '06 Ram(217,000 miles) is getting this done soon. I'm sure it's never been done. Thanks for all the tips!

@highlander-toy 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this and you sound great , keep doing what you do best ! Haters no, and constructive yes

@sparraps3476 2 жыл бұрын

A good point that everyone should be aware of. In the case of Ford or GM limited slip, you must add the correct friction modifier as he mentions. There should be a metal tag on the diff that identifies this and the fluid from the manufacturer should be used. Something that wasn't mentioned is make sure the differential is level when filling it, as in not on the jack stands. This will ensure that the fluid comes out of the fill hole at the proper level, not elevated and overfilled.

@cruiser6260 Жыл бұрын

Good point, if you don't have a hoist, find a child to crawl under that level vehicle and add oil, can't have 2ml extra in there

@frandanco6289 Жыл бұрын

Well, if he had the front tires on ramps and the rear frame on stands and it WAS level, then it will be ok...

@beemikeme 3 ай бұрын

@@cruiser6260 Funny!