I drilled and tapped the bottom of the casing on my ‘13 XLT. I installed a short bolt (short enough to not interfere the gears of course) and a nylon washer as a plug. Now I can easily drain my front diff at any time
1:35 - Thank you for your honesty. That's what I am using - 75W90 because of the reasons you stated. Thanks for the videos on changing fluids on the '16 F150. Exact same year F150 I am working on.
Great video. Quick, concise, and with lots of detail. I've been trying to get a hose into the differential but it's blocked by something. I'm going to try a smaller hose. Did you notice a difference between how easy it was to get a hose in the rear diff versus the front diff?
I'm gearing up to change my Diff Fluid for the first time. the only thing available at local stores is the 75-90w. Should I Order 75-85 or just go with the 75-90w? Would it cause any issues?
Would it be possible to drain the fluid by loosening the differential cover and creating a gap at the bottom even though the cover doesn't come completely off? Re-sealing the cover might be a bit of a trick, but I imagine one could sneak the tip of an RTV tube in there. I don't have a fluid extractor and that process doesn't exactly seem like a breeze either. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts! Thank you & God bless!
An extractor pump is like $13 at Harbor freight or you can buy the one that he has in the video for $70 from Northern tool and then to put the fluid back in. They have transmission fluid that comes in a bag and it’s super easy to just squeeze in there.
30-60k is pretty standard. I'd pull the fill plug dipstick and see how the fluid looks/smells. New ATF is red/pink. When it's broken down, it has a burnt smell and is more brown and dark.
@ron smith If your truck is a regular 3.5, not an ecoboost 3.5, that means that it is in a 2wd truck, and you do not have a front differential. This video is only for 4x4
I had my front differential fluid changed on my 2013 ford f150 4x4 fx4 and the dealer used a product called "BG full synthetic 75W-140". The service manager assured me that this fluid is ok in lieu of the 80W-90 motorcraft fluid and that this fluid will not void the vehicles extended warranty. Should I be worried? Thanks.
Sorry for the late response. 75w-140 has a broader protection range, especially at higher temps. It will perform as a 75 weight oil at cold temps and a 140 weight oil at high temps. The 80w90 has a narrower protection range. The 140 protection is meant more for high temp applications (rear diff/heavy towing application), but it will be fine in your front diff.
Instead of a bucket pump, you can use a marine lower unit fluid pump. It will screw right on the bottle and allow you to get fluid up and in that fill hole with less waste than a bucket pump. Here is an example on Amazon, but Walmart and a lot of auto parts stores carry them too. amzn.to/3eTPers
@@MasterJacks I agree! I used to have one I made out of a old bicycle tire pump, and I got years out of that one before I left it under a vehicle and accidentally ran it over...
I drilled and tapped the bottom of the casing on my ‘13 XLT. I installed a short bolt (short enough to not interfere the gears of course) and a nylon washer as a plug. Now I can easily drain my front diff at any time
I’m tempted to do the same.
I just sucked it out but it was a pain in the hole.
Thanks for the video. My 16 just rolled over 100,000 so I’m watching your transmission and transfer case videos too.
You guys are about to save me a whole bunch of price gouging from my local dealership. Thank ye kindly.
1:35 - Thank you for your honesty. That's what I am using - 75W90 because of the reasons you stated. Thanks for the videos on changing fluids on the '16 F150. Exact same year F150 I am working on.
Another awesome quick and to the point video. Thanks
Great video- camera work is awesome
Great videos man
Thank you for the vid!!!
Thanks
Thanks.
How small of tubing. Tried using some but i can't jimmy it down
How easy would it be to just put a dang drain plug on the bottom?
Great video. Quick, concise, and with lots of detail. I've been trying to get a hose into the differential but it's blocked by something. I'm going to try a smaller hose. Did you notice a difference between how easy it was to get a hose in the rear diff versus the front diff?
Yeah, it doesn't have the same clearance as the rear! A smaller hose certainly helps.
Ok wait is there a drain bolt or not? How hard would it be to pop cover off and reseal it?
I'm gearing up to change my Diff Fluid for the first time. the only thing available at local stores is the 75-90w. Should I Order 75-85 or just go with the 75-90w? Would it cause any issues?
I wouldn't hesitate to use the 75-90.
Would it be possible to drain the fluid by loosening the differential cover and creating a gap at the bottom even though the cover doesn't come completely off?
Re-sealing the cover might be a bit of a trick, but I imagine one could sneak the tip of an RTV tube in there. I don't have a fluid extractor and that process doesn't exactly seem like a breeze either.
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts! Thank you & God bless!
An extractor pump is like $13 at Harbor freight or you can buy the one that he has in the video for $70 from Northern tool and then to put the fluid back in. They have transmission fluid that comes in a bag and it’s super easy to just squeeze in there.
2016 Manual calls for 80W-90 fluid in the front axle...75W-85 is for the rear. Maybe you go these mixed up? :D Doubt it matters though
You're right, thanks for noticing. Looks like I put 75W-85 in both front and rear.
@@MasterJacks Happens! Only downside is the stuff is literally liquid gold. Super expensive haha
@@cg9608 lol, I know! I added a correction to the video notes. Hopefully it will save the few that notice a little money. Thanks again.
Interesting, 2018 manual says 75W-85 in both front and rear. I think it has changed viscosity a few times in the pursuit of fuel economy.
Hello... I have a 2015 f150 44k miles 3.5 v6 standard engine..I don't haul things. When should ATF be changed? Thx
30-60k is pretty standard. I'd pull the fill plug dipstick and see how the fluid looks/smells. New ATF is red/pink. When it's broken down, it has a burnt smell and is more brown and dark.
What part of Utah are you from?
lol, south eastern Idaho
Cool! I Live in Northern Utah, Thanks for the Video, Im going to try this on my 2016 F150
Do front diffs need some friction modifier as well?
Nope, you're good without it. That's for limited slip applications found in some rear diffs.
What’s the process on a 2014 f150 3.7?
drive it off a cliff
Does the front diff turn when on normal 2WD ?
It shouldn't. The front axles are decoupled from the hubs and the transfer case is routing power flow to the rear in 2x4 mode.
PLEASE help...I have a 2015 F150 with 6 cylinder... 3.5 standard engine. I can't find my front differential location!!! Thank you
@ron smith If your truck is a regular 3.5, not an ecoboost 3.5, that means that it is in a 2wd truck, and you do not have a front differential. This video is only for 4x4
If you don’t have 4 wheel drive you don’t have a front differential. Lucky part is, it’s less expensive for you.
@@Coyote-wm5op Yea I heard this earlier
@@jakebudde3967 I have a 2016 3.5 naturally aspirated engine and it is a four wheel drive.
@@andrewneidinger3726 I was replying to @ron smith
I had my front differential fluid changed on my 2013 ford f150 4x4 fx4 and the dealer used a product called "BG full synthetic 75W-140". The service manager assured me that this fluid is ok in lieu of the 80W-90 motorcraft fluid and that this fluid will not void the vehicles extended warranty. Should I be worried? Thanks.
Sorry for the late response. 75w-140 has a broader protection range, especially at higher temps. It will perform as a 75 weight oil at cold temps and a 140 weight oil at high temps. The 80w90 has a narrower protection range. The 140 protection is meant more for high temp applications (rear diff/heavy towing application), but it will be fine in your front diff.
Amsoil website gives 80w-90 as an option for front diff. Would this also be okay?
Yes, that would be just fine.
@@MasterJacks thank you
Ford quoted me $1800.00 to do that.
Really??? that is insane
Just go buy a ram or gm
Drain plug!!!!
Instead of a bucket pump, you can use a marine lower unit fluid pump. It will screw right on the bottle and allow you to get fluid up and in that fill hole with less waste than a bucket pump.
Here is an example on Amazon, but Walmart and a lot of auto parts stores carry them too.
amzn.to/3eTPers
Yes, thanks. I wish someone would make a a metal/high quality version of these. I hate when the hose pops off or the pump breaks.
@@MasterJacks I agree! I used to have one I made out of a old bicycle tire pump, and I got years out of that one before I left it under a vehicle and accidentally ran it over...
@@jakebudde3967 lol, you should build another and show us how you did it!