RE: Rear diff fluid

From: Rick Barnes (barnesrv@attbi.com)
Date: Thu Oct 10 2002 - 11:14:23 EDT


That's "check"..not change the fluids...big difference..
Rascal

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Stlaurent
Mr Steven
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 10:30 AM
To: 'dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net'
Subject: RE: DML: Rear diff fluid

Some dealership, which I had experience (Security Chevrolet, Vista CA),
with
oil changes will automatically check and fill the differential, tranny,
and
other fluids but only charge a 21.95 fee.

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-----Original Message-----
From: BARRY OLIVER [mailto:DHSPA58@dhs.state.il.us]
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 6:39 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: Rear diff fluid

Beware of Dealers on this, When I had my 60k checkup (99CC5.2L) it took
them
3 tries and two weeks to get the *correct* fluid in my LSD. Make sure
you
speak to the mechanic and insure what he puts in is actually what's
needed.... I only had mine changed because they threatenend my extended
warranty if I didn't have ALL of the recommended service done...

>>> ParkerJ@Pragmatics.com 10/10/02 06:22AM >>>

My dealer keeps harping on me to change the rear diff fluid. My owner's
manual says it is not necessary to change the diff fluid (front or rear)
under normal driving conditions. What would members of this list
recommend?
Also, how about the transfer case fluid (I have the full-time transfer
case)?

Thanks.

Jon P. - Annandale, VA

'99 Sport+ 4x4 CC 5.2L Auto



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