How much is the rear diff fluid change? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Revenant · 02-17-2011, 01:49 AM

I just want to get an average on what people are paying for the first service. Thanks

GreyLS3SS · 02-17-2011, 02:58 PM

Even if you use GM oil its less than $25.00 with the additive they say you don't need because its in the oil. easy to do yourself plus you get to know your car

JoesSS · 02-20-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jpizzle007

do it yourself, you dont even need to jack up your car. Just unscrew the two plugs and pop the end of the bottle in. You only need 1 qt.

so the answer, about 20.00 if you go with Royal Purple.

otherwise you are going to get raped by the dealership. its so easy.

Do you have any pics of where it is located? I would be interested in doing this myself! Thanks

The Stig · 02-20-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JoesSS

Do you have any pics of where it is located? I would be interested in doing this myself! Thanks

Pull your baby into the garage so the rear tires just make it onto the concrete. The little lip from driveway to garage gives you enough height to get in there. The rear differential is the big ball looking thing square in the center of the rear axle.

JoesSS · 02-23-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jpizzle007

+1...this is good advice and exactly what I did. That extra inch helps out and is all you need. For the LS3, find the pumpkin, and the there are 2 holes.

Also search for this and you will find pics and such. Easy to do.

Thanks Everyone!

1badtie · 02-23-2011, 10:05 PM

i dont think ive ever had the rear diff changed i have 17xxx miles how often does it need to be changed

The Stig · 02-23-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badtie

i dont think ive ever had the rear diff changed i have 17xxx miles how often does it need to be changed

Manual recommends changing it at 1,500

HotIce · 02-24-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by stieger

Manual recommends changing it at 1,500

Rear diff one? Then I must have a different manual.

adamgl · 02-24-2011, 12:33 PM

You should change it once after the car is broke in. It lets you get the metal shavings out.

Mr_Draco · 02-24-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badtie

i dont think ive ever had the rear diff changed i have 17xxx miles how often does it need to be changed

The manual says to do the first after 1,500 miles. After this it will vary. The rule of thumb is A) for trucks that do a lot of towing every 20k miles, B) for passenger vehicles that live in mountainous or hilly areas every 35k miles, and C) for passenger vehicles that live in flat areas every 50k miles.

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Originally Posted by HotIce

Rear diff one? Then I must have a different manual.

Its listed under "New Vehicle Break In". It lists do's and don'ts for the first 1,500 miles. The very last one is to replace the rear axle lubricant at the end of the break in period.

HotIce · 02-25-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

The manual says to do the first after 1,500 miles. After this it will vary. The rule of thumb is A) for trucks that do a lot of towing every 20k miles, B) for passenger vehicles that live in mountainous or hilly areas every 35k miles, and C) for passenger vehicles that live in flat areas every 50k miles.

Its listed under "New Vehicle Break In". It lists do's and don'ts for the first 1,500 miles. The very last one is to replace the rear axle lubricant at the end of the break in period.

That's under the competitive driving hat though, which I am not sure applies to the OP.

jagan323 · 02-26-2011, 12:10 AM

16 dollars with like enviromental levys. Cheap... DIY for sure.

Buffnshine · 02-26-2011, 01:01 AM

is there an advantage to going to a Royal Purple for this

jagan323 · 02-26-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffnshine

is there an advantage to going to a Royal Purple for this

People are saying it's smoother...

Personally, for my first Diff Fluid change, I'm going with the GM recommended. I might go into something else later on... Hearing Amsoil and Royal Purple are good oils for this.

My first engine oil change was with mobil1, but now I've gone to using Castrol Edge.

02-17-2011, 01:49 AM	#1
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GreyLS3SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wa Posts: 307	Even if you use GM oil its less than $25.00 with the additive they say you don't need because its in the oil. easy to do yourself plus you get to know your car

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