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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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What are your rear diff temps?

I changed my fluid this past weekend, and got a nice temp drop. That got me to thinking - what are typical rear diff temps? I know it's not the most accurate for actual fluid temp, but I used an IR temp gun to measure the temp of the rear cover to give me an approximation. It was in the 140-145 range after a 2 hour, 75 MPH highway cruise.

So, what are you all seeing for your rear diff temps?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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I'll have to bring my IR gun with me on my next outing.
Trailer's put to bed for the winter, so it will be a while.
 
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I get the same temps from my autometer gauge. Towing up I-80 at high speed I saw around 190.
 
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Here in Phx driving at freeway speeds with a pml diff cover I see 180, towing my 5er and or boat up the hills I see 210. winter 135-150. Thats with an in cab auto meter gauge
 
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What do you think the difference in temp would be between actual fluid temp from a gauge and the temps taken from the cover?
 
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At the cover it should be really close to the fluid temp. I am seeing around 140 on mine after a moderate highway drive.
 
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