Rear diff fluid is milky after one day
#1
Rear diff fluid is milky after one day
I have a 2001 SR5 4wd and have always changed the fluid frequently. I did the rear diff with 80w-90 Castrol dino oil a day ago. Put about ten miles on it and decided to make sure it was still full after everything settled. When I removed the fill plug some overflow dribbled out but it was turning milky? This has not been near water - especially in one day. Any thoughts? The stuff I drained was dark and only had 12000 miles.
Last edited by GhostriderTx; 12-20-2007 at 06:04 PM.
#3
Not sure what you mean by foamed? If it is related to the diff being used than that is a possibility. The truck sat all day and I bled and refilled the brake fluid. I drove down the street hitting the brakes a few times and pulled back into the garage and pulled the fill plug.
#4
Its imposible unless you tear the axle and diff out to get all the old fluid out. I bet when you drove it around that the old remaining oil mixed and turned the oil a bit milky. I wouldnt worry about it. just keep up with your diff changes and all other fluids and youll be fine.
#5
Not sure what you mean by foamed? If it is related to the diff being used than that is a possibility. The truck sat all day and I bled and refilled the brake fluid. I drove down the street hitting the brakes a few times and pulled back into the garage and pulled the fill plug.
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#8
Exactly - It wasn't as clear as I thought. Changing the brake fluid had nothing to do with the diff. I was trying to point out that the only time I drove the truck after filling the differential was for about 5 minutes to check that my brake fluid change was OK.
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