Did I screw up my Diff Cover Change??

[Gregors]

My new ARB Diff cover came today and I installed it. After a lot of searching, I found the M220 Rear Diff on my '22 Overland takes 3.06 Pts of gear oil. I put the two covers together and marked the dip stick at the bottom of the hole in the factory cover. Like an idiot, I dumped in two quarts (thinking they were pints) and was planning on checking the level prior to topping it off. Then the light bulb went off in my head that I already over-filled it. However, when I checked the dipstick, it is spot on. Why, if I over filled it by a pint, is it showing perfectly full? Am I missing something?? Thanks!

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[Commodus]

My new ARB Diff cover came today and I installed it. After a lot of searching, I found the M220 Rear Diff on my '22 Overland takes 3.06 Pts of gear oil. I put the two covers together and marked the dip stick at the bottom of the hole in the factory cover. Like an idiot, I dumped in two quarts (thinking they were pints) and was planning on checking the level prior to topping it off. Then the light bulb went off in my head that I already over-filled it. However, when I checked the dipstick, it is spot on. Why, if I over filled it by a pint, is it showing perfectly full? Am I missing something?? Thanks!

Different dif covers are going to take different amounts of fluid just do to their internal demensions What does the cover manufacturer suggest for amount of fluid to fill?

 

[Gregors]

Different dif covers are going to take different amounts of fluid just do to their internal demensions What does the cover manufacturer suggest for amount of fluid to fill?

They say to mark the dipstick of the new cover at the same level as the old fill hole on the OEM cover which I did. The level is still below the axle tube and right about in line with the rear sway bar that goes side to side. I believe it's OK, just wanted to bounce it off the experts!

 

[Hootbro]

I think you are ok.

 

[Commodus]

They say to mark the dipstick of the new cover at the same level as the old fill hole on the OEM cover which I did. The level is still below the axle tube and right about in line with the rear sway bar that goes side to side. I believe it's OK, just wanted to bounce it off the experts!

Sounds like you are golden, just keep the amount in your records for the next service

 

[Gregors]

Awesome, thanks guys!

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