Why should we change the VLSD fluid?

Originally Posted by chops OP does have a point. considering the fluid inside the diff that makes the diff "lock" is sealed we dont have to change it often. i

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Why should we change the VLSD fluid?

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12-01-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

OP does have a point. considering the fluid inside the diff that makes the diff "lock" is sealed we dont have to change it often. i think the reason you should change it is after extended hard driving. oils break down and lose their effectiveness, and thats the reason i change mine out every so often

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So basically the diff fluid we put in is just to help cool the vlsd. And as time goes by, the fluid loses it's viscosity and isn't cooling as efficiently, thereby causing the vlsd to overheat quicker and work as an open diff.

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