So how far can I drive with ZERO rear diff fluid?
07-30-2007, 06:10 PM
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So how far can I drive with ZERO rear diff fluid?
I drained my rear differential fluid, but the fill plug is stripped out - should've checked first <hits head against concrete>. If I can take it a couple of miles, I'll have a local shop do it. If not, AAA to get towed. Or find a buddy with some knowhow to help me out.
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07-30-2007, 06:18 PM
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I think the plug is stripped and the plug is still IN place. So not just a part, I misread it
as well. Looks like AAA might be best bet, not sure how else to get the fill plug out...
07-30-2007, 06:32 PM
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AAA for the win. Or fill it through the drain plug........ tricky yes, but possible. ;-)
1: Find the spec on how much it takes (I forget) add a few drops to it as you *are* going to lose a hair.
2: Find a pump to pump the oil with. One of the type that hooks onto a cordless drill works well. They can be found at any auto parts store. Or the kind that pump by hand with a plunger will work fine, just takes longer = a little more loss through the rags etc.
3: Put the tube into the drain hole, jam a rag/cloth/something in around the tube and the hole to "seal it"... it's going to leak a hair I am sure. You'll need to hold firm pressure on it, like a wound.
4: Pump the oil into the diff trying to loose as little as possible. (again, hold-press the rag tight) When you have the correct amount in there (you do need to be pretty close - better an ounce over if anything, but not too much) stop pumping and quickly pull the tube out holding the rag really tightly under the drain hole so it stays "sealed". You'll need to have the tube out so the rag can be "slid" out of the way - the tube would hold it up.
5: Now get the drain plug positioned as close as possible with your "spare hand" and quickly slide the rag out of the way and slide the plug into place & finger thread to start. Careful not to cross thread.
----------I have done this years ago.... before I learned to ALWAYS remove the fill first!! ;-)
It works and if you're smooth and thoughtful about it you'll only lose maybe an ounce or less at most.
Hope this helps!
2: Find a pump to pump the oil with. One of the type that hooks onto a cordless drill works well. They can be found at any auto parts store. Or the kind that pump by hand with a plunger will work fine, just takes longer = a little more loss through the rags etc.
3: Put the tube into the drain hole, jam a rag/cloth/something in around the tube and the hole to "seal it"... it's going to leak a hair I am sure. You'll need to hold firm pressure on it, like a wound.
4: Pump the oil into the diff trying to loose as little as possible. (again, hold-press the rag tight) When you have the correct amount in there (you do need to be pretty close - better an ounce over if anything, but not too much) stop pumping and quickly pull the tube out holding the rag really tightly under the drain hole so it stays "sealed". You'll need to have the tube out so the rag can be "slid" out of the way - the tube would hold it up.
5: Now get the drain plug positioned as close as possible with your "spare hand" and quickly slide the rag out of the way and slide the plug into place & finger thread to start. Careful not to cross thread.
----------I have done this years ago.... before I learned to ALWAYS remove the fill first!! ;-)
It works and if you're smooth and thoughtful about it you'll only lose maybe an ounce or less at most.
Hope this helps!
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07-30-2007, 07:41 PM
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cant you flip the car over to fill it with fluid?
heh. I'd say you could drive it a few hundred feet. I'd probably just have it towed.
I've done similar things before. I drained all my oil out and then couldnt get the hood open :/
I've done similar things before. I drained all my oil out and then couldnt get the hood open :/