DIY: Rear Differential Oil Change

FricFrac · 04-23-2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vbp6US

Can I use the regular LSD Red Line oil listed in the OP's DIY in a Base model open differential? I just ordered two...should have asked this question before I suppose.

Yes it just has a friction modifier in it.

heebus · 04-25-2012, 06:26 PM

I did this on Saturday. Great write up! Super simple, no pics necessary.

Vbp6US · 04-26-2012, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FricFrac

Yes it just has a friction modifier in it.

Sweet! Thank you for helping me get rid of this slight anxiety.

Vbp6US · 04-30-2012, 03:18 AM

Put some Red Line in there.

spearfish25 · 04-30-2012, 10:17 AM

I've changed my rear diff oil three or four times now over the past 3 years. This past swap, the oil looked pristine while draining out. Compared to how terrible it looked the first few times, I'm not sure what that means...

m4a1mustang · 04-30-2012, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

I've changed my rear diff oil three or four times now over the past 3 years. This past swap, the oil looked pristine while draining out. Compared to how terrible it looked the first few times, I'm not sure what that means...

You're getting older and slowing down?

Doug@PTUNING · 05-01-2012, 02:08 PM

Is Red Line 75W90 GL-5 Gear Oil is correct for 370z Automatic drivetrain for diff fluid? I read the whole pages in this thread but I had to ask to double check to confirm. This is not for transmission flush, only for diff if you are asking.

Red Line 75W90 GL-5 Gear Oil
Red Line Synthetic Oil - Gear Oil for Differentials - 75W90 GL-5 Gear Oil

Thanks guy.

Dwight Frye · 05-10-2012, 07:33 PM

Can the differential change be done by backing up on Rhino ramps, or is it necessary/better to jack it up, and place jackstands to keep the car level ?
The ramps & jack I have, the stands I would need to buy.
Thanks

Footloose301 · 06-12-2012, 12:22 PM

I had just the rear end jacked up and I thought everything had come out and just to satisfy my curiosity I jacked up the front while the rear was still lifted and another pint poured out. I would recommend the whole car be level when doing this.

jetguy · 06-21-2012, 08:57 AM

anyone try royal purple max gear? my autoparts store dosnt carry the redline, so i think i will try the barney blood.

jetguy · 06-21-2012, 02:27 PM

so far, so good on the royal purple max gear. felt great on first drive after change!
!

Germanguy · 06-26-2012, 01:56 PM

Do I really need two of the gaskets: [38351B] WASHER for the oilswap ? My Z has 10k miles.

jetguy · 06-28-2012, 09:33 AM

I say no. they are just solid metal washer. i just added a few ft/lbs when i tightened them.

Mwagner07 · 07-16-2012, 10:23 AM

Just wanted to post - Spoke with Joel at Z1motorsports.com 770-838-7777

for 2009 6MT. I'm doing both my Tranny and Rear Diff fluids.
4 x OEM Transmission/ Diff Drain Plug Sealing Washer (38351B) - $10.40
2 qt. x ENEOS 75w90 GL5 Synthetic Gear Oil - $19.00
3 qt. x Red Line MT-85 - $34.32 (Tranny Fluid for the 370Z)
Total order with shipping $74.77

Thanks Spearfish for your DIY on both the Rear Diff and Tranny..

azn370z · 09-01-2012, 06:57 PM

Thanks for the diy.

I had issues with my pump lol took me much longer than expected.

04-30-2012, 10:17 AM	#80 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I've changed my rear diff oil three or four times now over the past 3 years. This past swap, the oil looked pristine while draining out. Compared to how terrible it looked the first few times, I'm not sure what that means... __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

06-12-2012, 12:22 PM	#84 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	I had just the rear end jacked up and I thought everything had come out and just to satisfy my curiosity I jacked up the front while the rear was still lifted and another pint poured out. I would recommend the whole car be level when doing this. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

06-21-2012, 08:57 AM	#85 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	anyone try royal purple max gear? my autoparts store dosnt carry the redline, so i think i will try the barney blood. __________________ Z1 intake tubes,K&N,sprint booster,side stripes,9500ix, blendmount,laser jammers,AVIC-X920BT,TS-C720PRS, PRS2200DT,2x BTA6250D,275/40/18 conti dw, dynamat,reversed the +/- on the floor shift,tint,cover

06-21-2012, 02:27 PM	#86 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	so far, so good on the royal purple max gear. felt great on first drive after change! ! __________________ Z1 intake tubes,K&N,sprint booster,side stripes,9500ix, blendmount,laser jammers,AVIC-X920BT,TS-C720PRS, PRS2200DT,2x BTA6250D,275/40/18 conti dw, dynamat,reversed the +/- on the floor shift,tint,cover

06-28-2012, 09:33 AM	#88 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	I say no. they are just solid metal washer. i just added a few ft/lbs when i tightened them. __________________ Z1 intake tubes,K&N,sprint booster,side stripes,9500ix, blendmount,laser jammers,AVIC-X920BT,TS-C720PRS, PRS2200DT,2x BTA6250D,275/40/18 conti dw, dynamat,reversed the +/- on the floor shift,tint,cover

04-25-2012, 06:26 PM	#77 (permalink)
heebus Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 78 Drives: 12 Nismo 370z #0153 Rep Power: 13	I did this on Saturday. Great write up! Super simple, no pics necessary.

04-30-2012, 03:18 AM	#79 (permalink)
Vbp6US Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 442 Drives: 2009 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 14	Put some Red Line in there.

05-01-2012, 02:08 PM	#82 (permalink)
Doug@PTUNING Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 242 Drives: 1996 Honda Civic Rep Power: 13	Is Red Line 75W90 GL-5 Gear Oil is correct for 370z Automatic drivetrain for diff fluid? I read the whole pages in this thread but I had to ask to double check to confirm. This is not for transmission flush, only for diff if you are asking. Red Line 75W90 GL-5 Gear Oil Red Line Synthetic Oil - Gear Oil for Differentials - 75W90 GL-5 Gear Oil Thanks guy.

05-10-2012, 07:33 PM	#83 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	Can the differential change be done by backing up on Rhino ramps, or is it necessary/better to jack it up, and place jackstands to keep the car level ? The ramps & jack I have, the stands I would need to buy. Thanks

06-26-2012, 01:56 PM	#87 (permalink)
Germanguy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 67 Drives: 07 350z Rep Power: 14	Do I really need two of the gaskets: [38351B] WASHER for the oilswap ? My Z has 10k miles.

07-16-2012, 10:23 AM	#89 (permalink)
Mwagner07 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NY Posts: 34 Drives: 2017 370z Red Nismo Rep Power: 16	Just wanted to post - Spoke with Joel at Z1motorsports.com 770-838-7777 for 2009 6MT. I'm doing both my Tranny and Rear Diff fluids. 4 x OEM Transmission/ Diff Drain Plug Sealing Washer (38351B) - $10.40 2 qt. x ENEOS 75w90 GL5 Synthetic Gear Oil - $19.00 3 qt. x Red Line MT-85 - $34.32 (Tranny Fluid for the 370Z) Total order with shipping $74.77 Thanks Spearfish for your DIY on both the Rear Diff and Tranny..

09-01-2012, 06:57 PM	#90 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	Thanks for the diy. I had issues with my pump lol took me much longer than expected. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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