Change rear diff fluid on VLSD?

DJ-of-E · 05-03-2011, 01:39 PM

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.

spearfish25 · 05-19-2011, 05:00 AM

You either has a VLSD or an open diff. The service manual doesn't differentiate between the two when it describes changing the fluid. Thus, I'd expect that either the VLSD or open diff both require periodic fluid changes.

6MT · 05-19-2011, 09:15 AM

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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.

AlphaSnacks · 05-19-2011, 02:26 PM

How much does a change typically run? About as much as an oil change I'd assume?

sammy · 05-20-2011, 12:50 PM

In Canada if you bring your own oil to Nissan they will charge you 56 bucks. If you use there crappy oil they charge almost 100.00

AlphaSnacks · 05-20-2011, 04:39 PM

Thanks.

DJ-of-E · 05-20-2011, 06:18 PM

Thanks guys for the clarification. I probably stop by Corner3 Garage sometime in the future. I can do it myself, but from where I live I am not allowed to work on my cars. Damn apartments.

wilsonp · 05-25-2011, 05:27 PM

The Premium maintenance schedule says replace every 30k miles, the regular maintenance 1 & 2 schedules just show periodic inspections unless towing or driving on rough/gravel roads.

The 7AT is sealed and you don't replace that fluid.

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.

wheee! · 10-18-2011, 10:41 AM

It's a simple DIY but be prepared for the stinky stuff! The factory fluid smells like decayed fish heads....

cossie1600 · 10-18-2011, 10:59 AM

yup my garage and car still stink!

Red__Zed · 10-18-2011, 11:03 AM

Change early and often

05-03-2011, 01:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
DJ-of-E Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 676 Drives: 00 Toyota Celica 040 Rep Power: 16	Change rear diff fluid on VLSD? 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. __________________

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	You either has a VLSD or an open diff. The service manual doesn't differentiate between the two when it describes changing the fluid. Thus, I'd expect that either the VLSD or open diff both require periodic fluid changes. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

05-20-2011, 06:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
DJ-of-E Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 676 Drives: 00 Toyota Celica 040 Rep Power: 16	Thanks guys for the clarification. I probably stop by Corner3 Garage sometime in the future. I can do it myself, but from where I live I am not allowed to work on my cars. Damn apartments. __________________

05-25-2011, 05:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	The Premium maintenance schedule says replace every 30k miles, the regular maintenance 1 & 2 schedules just show periodic inspections unless towing or driving on rough/gravel roads. The 7AT is sealed and you don't replace that fluid. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

10-18-2011, 10:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	It's a simple DIY but be prepared for the stinky stuff! The factory fluid smells like decayed fish heads.... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	How much does a change typically run? About as much as an oil change I'd assume?

05-20-2011, 12:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
sammy Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 68 Drives: Carbon Silver 370Z Rep Power: 16	In Canada if you bring your own oil to Nissan they will charge you 56 bucks. If you use there crappy oil they charge almost 100.00

05-20-2011, 04:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	Thanks.

10-18-2011, 10:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	yup my garage and car still stink!

10-18-2011, 11:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	Change early and often

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