Overfilling a differential.

[Chris142]

I want to change the oil in our side by side. I can't access the drain plug and I can't get a tube in the filler hole to suck out the old oil.

I'm thinking of filling the housing all the way up then driving it a few minutes to mix it all up then pulling the fill plug and letting it drain till it's at that level.

Thinking that's my only option. Kinda wasteful but cheaper than fixing the differential when it blows up from lack of maintenance

 

[Barkleymut]

what is a side by side?

 

[Trav]

I cant see you getting enough in there to do much good doing it that way. what is the problem getting to the drain plug?

 

[Rand]

what is a side by side?

offroad atv with 2 seats "side by side"

 

[IndyIan]

Find a tree and winch it to vertical to drain? If that's easier than getting to the drain plug?

 

[jeepman3071]

Might be a dumb question but if you can't get a tube to the filler hole to suck out the fluid how are you going to fill it?

 

[eljefino]

I couldn't undo the drain plug on my dodge plow truck so I siphoned the old oil out using aquarium tubing and the dipstick.

It took a day to get a quart, LOL. A week for the whole change.

Get your rear end good & hot then try a little siphon. Bring a good book.

 

[HankHill]

I want to change the oil in our side by side. I can't access the drain plug and I can't get a tube in the filler hole to suck out the old oil.

I'm thinking of filling the housing all the way up then driving it a few minutes to mix it all up then pulling the fill plug and letting it drain till it's at that level.

Thinking that's my only option. Kinda wasteful but cheaper than fixing the differential when it blows up from lack of maintenance

Have you been able to get a FSM for the unit? I'm guessing you have to remove some rock guards to get to it? Maybe even drop the unit?

 

[Astro14]

On some differentials you need a very thin tube. I’ve got a hose adapter with a 4mm nylon vacuum line for such cases.

 

[HankHill]

Yes, I used my mighty vac with a flexible rubber hose attached to get into a differential without a drain plug. Grab some beers and invite a friend over!

 

[Hall]

and I can't get a tube in the filler hole to suck out the old oil.

I'm thinking of filling the housing all the way up

How is that going to work ?

 

[JHZR2]

I remember on my Saab I couldnt access the drain plug, just the fill. I forget why, some suspension part was in the way IIRC.

I used flexible tubing and a vacuum extractor.

If you can fill the thing up and drain it from the fill tube then why couldnt you vacuum it out from the fill tube and get a decent fraction?

 

[Chris142]

I cant see you getting enough in there to do much good doing it that way. what is the problem getting to the drain plug?

It's blocked by the frame.

 

[Chris142]

Have you been able to get a FSM for the unit? I'm guessing you have to remove some rock guards to get to it? Maybe even drop the unit?

It's all welded together.its absolutely stupid setup

 

[Chris142]

How is that going to work ?

Basically dilute the oil that's in it with new oil then let it run out the fill hole.

 

[Chris142]

Might be a dumb question but if you can't get a tube to the filler hole to suck out the fluid how are you going to fill it?

Squirt it in.makes a mess too

 

[Chris142]

Have you been able to get a FSM for the unit? I'm guessing you have to remove some rock guards to get to it? Maybe even drop the unit?

The fsm says to just pull the plug. Darned if I can get to it

 

[Rand]

model and brand?

 

[javacontour]

Have you checked YouTube to see if there are any videos of others doing this on your brand and model?

 

[Chris142]

Have you been able to get a FSM for the unit? I'm guessing you have to remove some rock guards to get to it? Maybe even drop the unit?

The fsm says to just pull the plug

model and brand?

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