What type of lubricant would go into a rear axle?
Every front or rear axle is filled with a special oil (also called differential fluid, or gear oil) that takes care of this. The differential fluid lubricates the gears, bearings and other internal parts, and provides cooling to these components as well.
How much does it cost to have a differential rebuild?
A typical rear differential repair costs anywhere between $200 and $400. These typical repairs would include your bearing, seals, and fluid changes. Of course, when a gear change is required, that’s when things get pricey. $1,500 is just the minimum you can expect to pay for new gears.
Should I change my differential oil?
Changing the differential oil—it’s one of the most-overlooked maintenance tasks on non-FWD light trucks, SUVs, and passenger cars. But if lubrication in the differential fails, you won’t be getting very far for very long. Fortunately, you only need to change this oil every 30,000 to 50,000 miles.
What kind of lube to use for differential oil?
AMSOIL Series 2000 Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Lube delivers unbeatable protection and fuel economy (independent testing shows class 8 vehicles with AMSOIL Series 2000 Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Lube in the differentials obtained up to 4.83 percent more mpg than vehicles equipped with another popular gear lube).
What kind of lubricant do I need for a drive axle?
Drive Axle lubricants must meet specifi c lubricant industry requirements. Refer to the enclosed charts to select the proper lubricant for your application. Extended Drain Lubricants (Synthetic Lubricants) Extended Drain synthetic lubricants offer superior thermal and oxidative stability for extended product performance and reliability.
Which is the best Lube for severe service?
AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR® Synthetic Gear Lube is specifically designed for severe service. Its high viscosity index helps it lubricate better in cold conditions (as shown below) and maintain adequate viscosity to protect gears and bearings under high heat. It also costs less than most OEM-branded gear lubes. Updated. Originally published: March 6, 2018.
What kind of lube for Polaris demand Drive fluid?
For the Hilliard front differential its the Polaris Demand Drive fluid. For the internals of that diff… I’ve stuck with the Polaris lube for 10 years because I don’t really know what the critical aspects are for that lube. So why mess other lubes? In the RZR 800 I started running Valvoline 75-W90 synthetic gear lube.