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Old 12-08-2006, 05:09 AM
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Default Diff fluid change interval

While we are discussing oil life and change interval, I wanted to revisit the differentials. In a previous thread it was briefly touched on but the discussion focused more on the T-case fill procedure and the diffs were all but forgotten
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I changed my front and rear diff at 10k miles and found the rear diff oil noticeably black while the front diff was not bad at all. What does the manual say? I couldn't find any clear answers, but I'm glad I changed mine when I did because the rear diff looked pretty bad, and I think others here have found the same thing.
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Default Re: Diff fluid change interval

Don't think there is a recommendation due to synthetic fluid.
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Default Re: Diff fluid change interval

I think you were smart to take a look at 10k as there's some evidence to suggest that the front and rear diffs on the H3 are not holding up as they should.

I have a 2006 (shorter warranty period) and plan to check mine every 10k because my truck sees significant time offroad. I've had two repairs to the rear diff already and I'm not sure what the cause was, so better to be cautious.
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Default Re: Diff fluid change interval

Same thing with mine at 10K. The rear was dark and the front was pretty much clean. I wheel a lot and will do it every 10-15K. I did the T-case too at 10K and will probably do that at 20K or so.
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I think you were smart to take a look at 10k as there's some evidence to suggest that the front and rear diffs on the H3 are not holding up as they should.

I have a 2006 (shorter warranty period) and plan to check mine every 10k because my truck sees significant time offroad. I've had two repairs to the rear diff already and I'm not sure what the cause was, so better to be cautious.

all h3's have 4 year 50k miles. even if you bought yours when it was 3/36 they changed it to 4 50
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all h3's have 4 year 50k miles. even if you bought yours when it was 3/36 they changed it to 4 50

But '07 vehicles have a 5 yr/100K powertrain that incudes axles.
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f5fstop,
Shouldn't we be concerned that many of us are finding a significant difference in the condition of the rear diff fluid compaired to the front diff at 10K miles or less?
And how many folks have twice or three times as many miles and have never checked theirs??
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