Change rear diff fluid on VLSD?

6MT · 05-19-2011, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

Hello,

I just want to know if changing rear diff fluid is needed on cars that has VLSD? I thought it is a closed unit. I see the DIY and other threads about changing rear diff fluid, but it's for those with LSD.

YES! I changed my fluid at 7000 miles. It was ridiculously bad. Nissan puts really crappy fluid in there from the factory. The magnetic drain plug was covered in sludge. If you do a search, you'll see many others who have experienced this.

My advice.... change the fluid after your break-in period (around 5-10K miles). And, put some decent synthetic fluid in the diff.

Chan Chee Hoe · 10-18-2011, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

YES! I changed my fluid at 7000 miles. It was ridiculously bad. Nissan puts really crappy fluid in there from the factory. The magnetic drain plug was covered in sludge. If you do a search, you'll see many others who have experienced this.

My advice.... change the fluid after your break-in period (around 5-10K miles). And, put some decent synthetic fluid in the diff.

Totally agreed with 6MT,i just changed the rear axle oil yesterday,just 13,000Km,the oil was dark grey with alot of metal filling,even i am a 'soft driver',i advice ALL 370z owners change your oil as soon as possible.

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