How much fluid do I put in my differential?

Use the highest-quality gear oil you can afford to fill the differential. The weight and capacity will be listed in your owner’s manual; your differential will usually hold as much as 3 quarts. Be sure to read that manual, though, because some limited-slip differentials require a secondary friction-modifying additive.

How much gear oil does a rear end hold?

between 1-2 quarts
Most rear differentials on these vehicles take between 1-2 quarts of gear oil.

When should I change differential fluid Dodge Charger?

Check Differential Fluid Level every 48k Miles. When and if it starts making noise, the dealer can replace it under warranty.

What fluid goes in a rear differential?

There are two types of differential fluid. One is mineral oil, which is a natural, crude oil-based fluid. The other is synthetic differential fluid, which is created in a lab.

How much oil does a 14 bolt rear end take?

How Much Gear Oil Does A 14 Bolt Axle Need? The gear oil capacity of a 14 bolt axle is either 3.6 quarts (full float) or 2.75 quarts (semi-float).

What oil goes in a rear differential?

How do I identify my Dodge differential?

Without an ID tag, differentials are identified by the number of cover bolts, the distinctive shape of the cover, the number of ring gear bolts, and ring gear diameter. They can also be identified by whether the center section is an integral or dropout design.

How much gear oil does a 14 bolt take?

How do you know when a differential is full?

Check the fluid level with your finger. The gear oil in the rear differential should reach the bottom of the service port hole. Insert one finger into the open service port. Bend your finger downward slightly to see if it comes into contact with gear oil. If your finger touches gear oil, there is enough fluid inside.

Can I use ATF in my differential?

Never try swapping ATF for gear oil in a manual transmission. My friend who builds Diffs for a living has confirmed that ATF should work on in my differential- So I reckon it may be worth a shot- now to get the time to do it!