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Rear Differential Oil

Old Apr 12, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Rear Differential Oil

When do I need to change that? I have an '05 (non AWD) 5AT sedan w/~45000 miles.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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According to the premium schedule every 30K.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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That can't be good. I haven't changed it yet.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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You will be fine.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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I do mine every 15k with Redline 75W90.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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^^ what he said!! Oil is a cheap insurance policy! You will be amazed at what is stuck to the drain plug. It is magnetized. Once you see it you will want to change it more often.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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Better safe than sorry.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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Better than spending $2500 [or junkyard takeoff] just after warranty to replace.
Actually most Nissan RWD diffs last 150k [historically Q/J] with mediocre [60k] servicing.
 
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