Sam_Julier
$50 Site Donor 2024
My 240 wagon has a Dana 30 differential. It was rebuilt 1,300 miles ago with 157,000 miles on the unit. The unit received a Yukon Gear Bearing & Seal Overall Kit, GRW131R Wheel Bearing/Keeper, Inner and Outer Grease Seals, plus 85W-140 GL-5 Phillips 66 dino gear oil. The pinion and ring gear showed normal wear and was not replaced per the rebuilder's recommendation.
Today I changed the fluid to 80W90, the Volvo spec. The heavier gear lube made the car feel sluggish and I wanted to see if the 80W90 made a difference. It certainly did. The car now feels like it did before. Plus I'm a firm believer in changing the fluid at a short interval after a rebuild.
I'm concerned about the metal on the filler plug magnetic plug. It seems excessive for the new components.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Sam
Today I changed the fluid to 80W90, the Volvo spec. The heavier gear lube made the car feel sluggish and I wanted to see if the 80W90 made a difference. It certainly did. The car now feels like it did before. Plus I'm a firm believer in changing the fluid at a short interval after a rebuild.
I'm concerned about the metal on the filler plug magnetic plug. It seems excessive for the new components.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Sam
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