Differential Fluid

[driver3]

I was just quoted $971 for transmission flush/fill, front and rear diffs change, turned rotors and new brake pads, and a brake system 'flush'... yeah right
Anyway, they are still doing the transmission flush, then I am going to do the rest, my question is this, are there any writeups for the diffs, or is that simple... and is the transfer case easy to drain and fill? Let me know, I'm doing all this in prep for an Ohio to Florida drive at the end of the month. I bought the wheelbearing seals, the brake pads and all that, I just need to take off the pads rotors and take the rotors somewhere to be turned, then I can finish the job the next day... Thanks

[Dallas4u]

Diffs are easy... you just unscrew the drain bolt, drain, screw it back on, and fill!

$971 is COMPLETE and UTTER NONSENSE!!!

[SPAZZ]

front diff drain bolt is the lowest most bolt......

I think if I remember correctly that Isuzu charges like $40 a diff to change your fluid...
whoever charged you that is bucking for early retirement!!!

for that price I could do that for $200 and the other $771 would be put in my Super Charger Trust fund

[driver3]

What's funny is all I asked was "Drain and fill transmission (coupon for flush and fill) also change the tranny filter, drain and fill the diffs, and btw, there's a brake warning light on, see if it's the emergency brake (fluid levels look fine)"
That was at 8 this morning, by 11 it was $971 for above...

[Kahuna]

WOW! Just had ALL my fluids changes two days ago. Based upon Many post I saw here I decided to go with Mobil 1 (AFT, Gear Lube, Additive, the whole works.) Did a full tranny flush...you name it. (Boy, I wish I was a mechanic) I went to a lube shop that specialized in Mobil 1 here in San Diego and after several hours the final damage was $455 big bucks. But the VX runs much smooooother. Thanks to EVERYBODY who had something to say about the matter. Every commit helps. Well that's my 2 cents!;eekr;

[newthings]

I had the diffs and trans serviced at the local Isuzu/Ford dealer. They use the GM LSD product in the front diff. I put in Royal Purple in the trans and xfr case.
Roy

[SGT.BATGUANO]

The lsd fluid in front is a waste of money since the front diff is open.

[newthings]

The front diff is not limited slip?
What does OPEN mean?
Roy

[Kahuna]

Opps, I forgot. The 455.00 also included, replacement of the serpentine belt.

[BigJoe]

I just got a quote from the dealer of $459.00 for the 30,000 mile service including repacking the bearings.

[AREA 51]

The front diff is NOT limited slip.

[SPAZZ]

I am gonna switch to Coastal Full Synthetic 75/140 $12 a quart


I saw some Mobile one at the Auto store Shucks (Kragen) for $16 a quart.....what do you get for $16 a quart...for $16 a quart it had bettr do more than just lube my truck it had better lube me too!!!!;eekp;

[Joe_Black]

Got my Mobil-1 gear-lube at AutoZone for a little over $6 a quart. There's a set of photos in my gallery showing where all the fill and drain locations are for the diffs. Got the LSD additive for the rear diff at AutoZone too for about $7.