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huntindog
04-12-2003, 15:27
Well, I finally read enough scary posts on how badly our fluid needs changing, and decided to see for myself.
I found the fluid, and magnet incredibly clean!
There was just a little metalic sludge on the magnet. I checked and it seems to be a pretty strong magnet.
The fluid was black, as normal, and instead of the burn't smell I usally experience, it smelled like grapes! I thought everyone was joking about that.
My conclusion is that this synthetic fluid is really good stuff, and it was a waste of money and a saturday afternoon to change it.
It's almost a shame as this is the easiest one I've ever done.
From what I saw today, I think this rearend is going to last a incredibly long time.

drgracr
04-12-2003, 18:32
I have to agree. Lack of time more than anything
but finally did mine Friday after work.
Small amount of stuff on magnet, no burnt smell, and to my suprise, not all that black either.
But at 55,000 km its time. Front and rear diff
now as fresh 75w90 Redline oil