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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Differential Oil Level

Hi all. Can anyone tell me what level the oil in the diff should be when cold...should it be at the plug level or lower to allow for heat expansion. If filled to the plug level when cold is that ok?
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Plug level is where you want it.
 
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