Front diff gear oil

[Deleted member 30519]

So I've started a couple of threads about this but didn't really get much of a response so I'll try again. I got 5:13 gears installed in August and got the rear diff fluid changed after 500 miles but was advised by the mechanic that I could wait to get the front changed if I'm not going to be using the four-wheel drive much. Since then we've had a couple of bad hurricanes and a couple of bad storms so I've used it a little more than I thought maybe around 125 miles in four-wheel drive. My question is should I wait now with the winter here in New York or should I just go ahead and finally get it changed now? Thanks

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[rharr]

if it makes you feel better change it. 1/2 hour of time and 25 bucks of oil, your call.

So I don't get roasted, you should pop the cover after you drain it and wipe out the bottom of the diff.

The dif cover gasket is reusable.

 

[Jefe1018]

I have no real experience here, but changing the gear oil out a little early is not likely to cause any harm unless the exchange is botched. Waiting a little too long might cause some harm, it's really about how comfortable you feel.

 

[WXman]

So the front has never been changed since the gear installation? I'd change it. Like he said, it's quick and cheap so why not?

 

[hjdca]

So I've started a couple of threads about this but didn't really get much of a response so I'll try again. I got 5:13 gears installed in August and got the rear diff fluid changed after 500 miles but was advised by the mechanic that I could wait to get the front changed if I'm not going to be using the four-wheel drive much. Since then we've had a couple of bad hurricanes and a couple of bad storms so I've used it a little more than I thought maybe around 125 miles in four-wheel drive. My question is should I wait now with the winter here in New York or should I just go ahead and finally get it changed now? Thanks

I think 125 miles in 4wheel drive with over 500 in 2WD is Plenty of miles on it to qualify for a first change of the front diff. fluid... Remember, unfortunately any excess metal powder in the diff fluid negatively effects the locker sensors in the Rubicon. In a Rubicon, it is best to keep the diff. fluids completely metal powder free.

 

[Deleted member 30519]

Thanks guys. I'm gonna get it done this week.

 

[jay21mojave]

Thanks guys. I'm gonna get it done this week.

Here is a tip... loosen the fill plug before you drain the lube... and use the lube the gear mfg specified.

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