Why should we change the VLSD fluid?

My testing shows on the highway at 80 mph in the winter for an hour or so my diff fluid reaches 194*. On the track in summer I'm sure it

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Why should we change the VLSD fluid?

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My testing shows on the highway at 80 mph in the winter for an hour or so my diff fluid reaches 194*. On the track in summer I'm sure it will exceed 300*. I'm hoping my diff cooler will keep the fluid under 250* and allow the VLSD to do its job.

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Originally Posted by karotZ

It's to ensure functionality, removing the oil ensures that those small shavings don't collect.

That's the magnets job.

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