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EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-13-2007, 12:54 PM

Diff gear oil .... does anyone know how much it takes to fill? I've looked all through my Haynes manual and cannot find a spec. on this.

Thanks in advance for the help,

esll.

68gmsee · 09-13-2007, 01:44 PM

I believe if you get them from the major auto parts centers they have it in their books.

I went to Auto Zone and picked up synthetic oil for my 10 bolt dana on my 68 GMC. Their books showed I think 2 and 1/4 or 2 and 1/2 quarts. I got three and used a little more than 2 quarts.

cdowns · 09-13-2007, 01:58 PM

factory service manual has all specs pick most any vendor on the list to buy one or cruise ebay for a deal it should be the first thing purchased after gettin a classic vehicle but thats just my old school yhinking

70GMCer · 09-13-2007, 03:03 PM

my 12 bolt held 1.5 qts.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-13-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

factory service manual has all specs pick most any vendor on the list to buy one or cruise ebay for a deal it should be the first thing purchased after gettin a classic vehicle but thats just my old school yhinking

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I accept your rap on the knuckles! But since you have a GM Manual do you think you could help me and give me the spec. as this would be appreciated. MY manuals on my truck do not show this.

esll.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-13-2007, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70GMCer

my 12 bolt held 1.5 qts.

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Thank you for the information and the quick reply.

esll.

cdowns · 09-13-2007, 03:39 PM

12bolt 2quarts royal purple and youll have some left over

see ten · 09-13-2007, 03:43 PM

I've always been told you fill it up to the plug, or at least close enough to it where you can touch the fluid. Of course my mother also used to tell me that thunder was when clouds bumped together

. There's no telling how much other misinformation I have inadvertently passed on to others!

**kwmech** · 09-13-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by see ten

Of course my mother also used to tell me that thunder was when clouds bumped together

You mean that's not true

weasel29gm · 09-13-2007, 03:50 PM

Commom sense fill to plug!!

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-13-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by weasel29gm

Commom sense fill to plug!!

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Thank you for your comment. I'll just tell the parts guy I want to fill it to the plug so give me what ever that takes. I phoned the guy to buy gear oil and he had no idea how much the diff. required.

So that is why I posted this as I hate buying a bunch of stuff and taking half of it back.

esll.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-13-2007, 06:37 PM

Thank you all who posted trying to help. I do think it is 1.5 litres.

esll.

corn · 09-13-2007, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

12bolt 2quarts royal purple and youll have some left over

Now wasnt that easy?...

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-15-2007, 07:47 PM

Well a light note to end this post on ..... I was in at the GM Service counter today and decided to ask how much oil is needed to fill a 12 bolt. He was about 35 years old and very polite and said I have no idea but if you give me a minute I'll ask the tech's out in the shop ..... he comes back and say's one of the tech's say's 13 quarts and the other one say's 5 quarts!!!!!!! Yikes I said a 70' 1/2 ton not a tank.

They get over 80.00 dollars an hour .... scary.

esll.

Long Roof · 09-15-2007, 08:01 PM

And to think some people take them seriously!

corn · 09-15-2007, 08:17 PM

Guess you know where you WONT be taking anything for service work...

kyull67 · 09-15-2007, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weasel29gm

Commom sense fill to plug!!

Was that necessary?

He just wanted to know how much to buy!

09-13-2007, 12:54 PM	#1
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Diff. How Much! Diff gear oil .... does anyone know how much it takes to fill? I've looked all through my Haynes manual and cannot find a spec. on this. Thanks in advance for the help, esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

09-13-2007, 01:44 PM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Diff. How Much! I believe if you get them from the major auto parts centers they have it in their books. I went to Auto Zone and picked up synthetic oil for my 10 bolt dana on my 68 GMC. Their books showed I think 2 and 1/4 or 2 and 1/2 quarts. I got three and used a little more than 2 quarts.

09-13-2007, 01:58 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Diff. How Much! factory service manual has all specs pick most any vendor on the list to buy one or cruise ebay for a deal it should be the first thing purchased after gettin a classic vehicle but thats just my old school yhinking __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-13-2007, 03:03 PM	#4
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Diff. How Much! my 12 bolt held 1.5 qts. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

09-13-2007, 03:39 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Diff. How Much! 12bolt 2quarts royal purple and youll have some left over __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-13-2007, 03:43 PM	#8
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Diff. How Much! I've always been told you fill it up to the plug, or at least close enough to it where you can touch the fluid. Of course my mother also used to tell me that thunder was when clouds bumped together . There's no telling how much other misinformation I have inadvertently passed on to others!

09-13-2007, 03:50 PM	#10
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Re: Diff. How Much! Commom sense fill to plug!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

09-13-2007, 06:37 PM	#12
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Diff. How Much! Thank you all who posted trying to help. I do think it is 1.5 litres. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

09-15-2007, 07:47 PM	#14
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Diff. How Much! Well a light note to end this post on ..... I was in at the GM Service counter today and decided to ask how much oil is needed to fill a 12 bolt. He was about 35 years old and very polite and said I have no idea but if you give me a minute I'll ask the tech's out in the shop ..... he comes back and say's one of the tech's say's 13 quarts and the other one say's 5 quarts!!!!!!! Yikes I said a 70' 1/2 ton not a tank. They get over 80.00 dollars an hour .... scary. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 09-15-2007 at 07:48 PM.

09-15-2007, 08:01 PM	#15
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Diff. How Much! And to think some people take them seriously! __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

09-15-2007, 08:17 PM	#16
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Diff. How Much! Guess you know where you WONT be taking anything for service work...



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