diff fill quantity?

MXMatt · Postby **MXMatt** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 3:28 pm

Hi All,
just changed fluid in my diff (and gearbox) - but everywhere I see on the net (and we all know the interwebs can't lie!) says around 1 litre to fill the diff,
Mine took around 650 - 700ml to the bottom of the fill plug, have I got something wrong?? -

just checking before I drive it to destruction!
M@

project.r.racing · Postby **project.r.racing** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 3:57 pm

i think the interwebs say buy a 1000ml bottle. not it takes 1000ml.

MXMatt · Postby **MXMatt** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:38 pm

Previous owner must have filled it through the blocked breather - well over one litre came out - and when I took the fill plug out there was a steady stream for way too long
At least now I know why the seals are leaking!!!
M@

hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:19 pm

Also remember, when the book says 1litre that's for a bone dry open diff.

It will never empty 100%, so will always be a bit less than a litre in real use, and if you have a Torsen it will likely be even less (since the Torsen centre takes up more space in the housing)