Thinking it's about time to change Diff fluids:

Never done this before. Shouldn't be much of a job but I've thought that many times before. Any tips, do's & don'ts ?? Thanks guys.

Hose to the end of ur diff fluid container to fill point makes it lots easier. Oh and drop the skids or it gets messy.

Suggest you also spend a few extra $$ and put synthetics in it. I changed both my front and rears to synthetic at my first service, when I also changed to Amsoil 10-40 synthetic motorcycle oil.

Because there's no issue of the "wet clutch" like with the motor oil, a synthetic from Autozone, Wally World, etc. should be fine -- it doesn't have to be something special for a motorcycle or ATV...

I agree with KentT. Spend a few extra $ and get the synthetics. An some type of hose for the bottle will make it a lot easyer for the front diff.

Tim

Do a check Tick..............Use the end of a wire-tie, dip it in the check-plug (upper) hole. I'd be willing to bet it's clean as a whistle...........if it is ,leave it alone.

I agree with pate by checking the fluid first. I use one of these, you can get the syrenge and hose at Tractor supply.

No need to change the diff fluids if it's clean? Even with first service?

I agree with pate if it ain't got water in it leave it alone...

As far as changing they have a "suction gun" at the local NAPA or about any parts store designed to change Diff fluids and trany fluids in cars.. I have one that I have had for many years and use it every time I deal with tight spots and it works great..

Thanks gents. Just the kind of brain power I was looking for. Good tips all.

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