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Old 03-30-2010, 11:20 PM   #1
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12 bolt differential ?

how many quarts of differential oil do i need ? thanks
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Old 03-30-2010, 11:32 PM   #2
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Re: 12 bolt differential ?

till it comes out the fill hole is how I have filled differentials... There could be an exact number though..
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Old 03-30-2010, 11:57 PM   #3
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Re: 12 bolt differential ?

I think I used 1.5-2 bottles on my 12 bolt.
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Old 03-31-2010, 12:00 AM   #4
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till it comes out the fill hole is how I have filled differentials... There could be an exact number though..
well i've have put 4 quart in so far. i dont know if i need to put more oil in still ?
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Old 03-31-2010, 06:21 AM   #5
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Re: 12 bolt differential ?

Whoa, something is wrong here!
How are you doing this?

It sounds like maybe you have the axle on stands of some kind and have the pinion pointing down? Seems like the only way to get that much in there? Maybe extremely un-level ground, if it is in the truck?
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