post your latest differential fluid change

[ctechbob]

53K on Valvoline 75W90 Synthetic. 8800 miles towing ~6000# on a Dana M44 8.8" in the Ranger, in the south, in the summer (mostly)

*yawn* Nothing to see here.

--Edit--

Valvoline Squeeze packs are nice. I kept the empties to refill if I find that they're a lot more expensive than buying a bottle. I'm cheap sometimes, what can I say.

 

[oilstained]

My ‘23 Sienna front transmission. I replaced the middle overflow plug with a Fumoto valve. I can use the same valve to fill it easily using a squeeze squirt bottle. Makes it easier for me to do more frequent changes.

 

[THORROMIG]

2017 Subaru Outback CVT exchange.. (75,116 miles)

Out: Subaru CVT Fluid -- was in from 50K
In: Amsoil CVT --- was able to get 7.5 quarts out. Half quart left in second gallon.

 

[Kennedy01]

2008 GMC Sierra 1500
Pan pull rear differential service
Out: unknown oil
In: Valvoline Synthetic 75w90

 

[4WD]

2022 Tahoe 4WD @ 23K …
(drained FF rear axle) …
In: Delvac 1 75W90+AC Delco LSA ..
(drained FF transfer case)
In: Valvoline EP ATF …

 

[4WD]

2020 Wrangler Rubicon annual gear oil change
Rear - In/Out: Amsoil SG 80W90
Front - Out: Valvoline 85W140 conventional
In: Motorcraft 75W140 synthetic

 

[Dyess]

2023 Frontier pro-x 43,000 miles
Out: Chevron Delo syngear xdm 75w90 (I replaced Factory Fill at 1,500 miles when I did my first oil change)
In: Chevron Delo syngear xdm 75w90

 

[4WD]

2022 Tahoe 4WD @ 23K …
(drained FF rear axle) …
In: Delvac 1 75W90+AC Delco LSA ..
(drained FF transfer case)
In: Valvoline EP ATF …

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Update on this - had to add 2 more today - now smooth n quiet - heads up to others who have this IRS on Tahoe/Yukon/ Burbs …

 

[wings&wheels]

Porsche Classic gear oil in the '99 911 replacing the Mobil put in by our local indy ~5 years ago. I recently installed the 997 shift console, which provides a shorter shift, in both this and the Boxster S but didn't like the feel when cold so I tried the Classic and it made a noticeable improvement. I now use the Classic in the three old P'cars. The transaxles in these are known to be finicky about fluids, especially the 996/986.

 

[maineiac]

Been busy here, transaxles included:

2023 Toyota Tundra Front and Rear Diff:
Out - Factory Fill
In - HPL Differential Life 75w90

2021 Honda CRV CVT:
Out - Factory Fill
In - HPL CVT ATF

2015 Honda CRV CVT:
Out - Factory Fill
In - Idemitsu CVTF Type H2

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime (PIH) CVT:
Out - Factory Fill
In - Eneos Eco-ATF

2012 VW TDI Sportwagen DSG:
Out - VW (OEM) DSG Fluid
In - Rowe DSG Fluid

2006 Porsche Cayman S (Manual):
Out - Redline 75w90 GL5
In - HPL Differential Life 75w90

 

[Wheel366]

Porsche Classic gear oil in the '99 911 replacing the Mobil put in by our local indy ~5 years ago. I recently installed the 997 shift console, which provides a shorter shift, in both this and the Boxster S but didn't like the feel when cold so I tried the Classic and it made a noticeable improvement. I now use the Classic in the three old P'cars. The transaxles in these are known to be finicky about fluids, especially the 996/986.
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What vehicle did you put the Ardbeg in?

 

[wings&wheels]

What vehicle did you put the Ardbeg in?

With a splash and in the most important one...me!

 

[wings&wheels]

Been busy here, transaxles included:



2006 Porsche Cayman S (Manual):
Out - Redline 75w90 GL5
In - HPL Differential Life 75w90

What did you think of Redline in the Cayman? I tried Redline in the 996 a while back and removed it after one Summer. It was tough when cold and very 'notchy' when warm. It is a low mileage car and the synchros are fine. I liked the warm feel, but didn't like the feel of almost forcing it into gear cold. I am a Redline fan in other applications though.

 

[maineiac]

wings&wheels , Mine is a higher mileage Cayman (92,000 miles) which had the transmission rebuilt by the PO at around 30,000 miles because it occasionally popped out of second gear. The car has been faultless since. I share your feeling that the Redline (in my case not the "NS" variety) seemed to require a bit of extra effort when cold, a bit more than I'd consider normal. My response would be to shift a bit more carefully and deliberately until it came up to temp, at which point I felt shift quality was fine. That is the reason I have changed over to HPL. BTW, I don't know that I've ever run the car in temps below 50*. We've had a cold and very rainy spring up here, so I only have "around the block" seat time with the HPL, not enough to give you a credible opinion.

P.S. Our highly regarded Porsche "Indy" shop uses and recommends Redline exclusively in Porsche MTs.

 

[USask2000]

2023 Toyota Tundra

Front and rear differentials: Out: Factory fill. In: Amsoil Severe Gear 75W85.

Transfer case: Out: Factory Fill. In: Amsoil Signature Series Fuel Efficient ATF.

 

[Wheel366]

With a splash and in the most important one...me!

I got a bottle of Spectacular but haven't cracked it yet. I'm partial to Octomore and Port Charlotte.

 

[wings&wheels]

I got a bottle of Spectacular but haven't cracked it yet. I'm partial to Octomore and Port Charlotte.

Tonight’s nightcap is Port Charlotte!

 

[Wheel366]

Tonight’s nightcap is Port Charlotte!

Awesome! I just bought the Rock'ndaal 2025 Limited Editions. 2 Octomore and 1 Port Charlotte. Can't wait! Won't see them until sometime middle of next month though.

 

[DirectRejection]

2024 Toyota Coeolla Cross Hybrid
Rear Differential
Toyota Genuine
eTransaxle Fluid TE
1.47 quarts
in n out
lol.

59,433 fluid change interval.
Decided to use Toyota fluid.

 

[fofojoe]

2024 Toyota Coeolla Cross Hybrid
Rear Differential
Toyota Genuine
eTransaxle Fluid TE
1.47 quarts
in n out
lol.

59,433 fluid change interval.
Decided to use Toyota fluid.

I've never heard about an e-transaxle. I'm curious what the difference in fluid properties are?

And is this transaxle that different from a standard transaxle?

Good call on the OEM though.