How to change DIFF fluid

[Gnfanatic]

hey Guys I appreicate the help. I got a 1999 Toy 4 cyl camry. I replaced the trans fluid and filter which worked out great. I would like to replace the diff fluid to but not sure how and what fluid to use. I saw a plug in back of diff but it is to hi for a drain plug. Maybe thats the FILL plug and there is a drain plug I didnt see??

thanks
Ralph

[88 LE]

Use Dexron II/III ATF.

[Gnfanatic]

Thanks man! great PIC!Are you pos I am suppose to put atf in the diff??? doesnt sound right.

thanks
Ralph

[88 LE]

^ Yes, I'm positive that the diff uses ATF.

Don't believe me? Drain the diff and see for yourself.

[Gnfanatic]

and no additvies? sound sgreat. going to do it tomorrow. I feel a funny clunky feel when turning the car hard while pulling out of parking lot. I am hoping the fluoid is low or something. the cv joints boots looked good..
Thanks
Ralph

[Mike Gerber]

Just a bit of advice. Don't remove the diff drain plug until you first remove the filler plug. Then, if you can't get the fill off you are not stuck.

Mike

[Gnfanatic]

excellent advice Mike.

guys, one more`question. how much do I put in?

thanks

[fe519]

i got a 98 V6... sounds stupid but, it took me a LONG time to fill it because there was just no room. I tried a funnel, funnel with a tube, etc etc. What is your trick?

[Gnfanatic]

I would think you warm up the atf bottle with hot water so the atf is thinner. Then use a long a$$ tube and do it that way. might have to pop a breather hole in the bottle.. How do you know how much to put in though???

thanks

[88 LE]

^ Your tranny takes around 1 1/2 quarts.

You'll know when its full. Fluid will drip out of the fill hole or backup into the tube, if your using a tube.

I use a funnel with a long clear tube.

Make sure the car is level when you fill the diff, otherwise it won't fill up correctly.

[noodlerooney]

I like to use the Mobil1 synthetic Dexron III ATF in the differential since it's a closed system.