Rearend fluid change

[96_V6_Fbody]

I want to get my diff. fluid changed and a place quoted me about 40 bucks. He said that most likely the cover would have to come off since it doesn't have a drain plug. Does my car have a Plug?? If so I'll change it my self.

[Harry94]

I don't think they put drain plugs on our cars, but it is not that hard to change the fluid without one. You would have to get a new gasket and some gasket sealer. Just take all the bolts out of the rear and pry with a screwdriver. I use brake cleaner to clean off any grit and wipe the magnet off. Clean the diff cover and housing mating surfaces. Put the gasket and gasket sealer on and bolt up. Now just add fluid.

BTW, I think I saw a regular diff cover with a drain plug from SLP for like $30. Hope I helped out. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[96_V6_Fbody]

Thanks for the info. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Rick]

No our cars do not have a drain plug. you can have the diff cover removed to drain and then replace it with a new gasket, but most oil change places (Jiffy Lube etc...) should have a pump that will suck the old fluid out then replace it with new fluid for about $25...