Front Differential Capacity
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Cargo Master
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Front Differential Capacity
Hi all, I have a (hopefully) simple question. I am preparing to change the fluids in my 02 Ex 4X4. The front diff holds 6 pints according to my local Ford dealer, but my Amzoil guy told me he looked it up and it stated only 4 pints. 
Who is right?? Any help is appreciated, thanks in advance.
Who is right?? Any help is appreciated, thanks in advance.
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4 pints is right - so buy 2 quarts of 75w90 and you're good. I used Amsoil in mine as well - Severe Gear Synthetic. Add to just under the fill opening and you're good. Make sure to clean the old gasket off and use good sealant to make a new one.
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My local Ford dealer told me not to use anything to adhere the gasket to the diff/cover. He said to just use the gasket "dry". Everywhere else I look it seems people say to use RTV or equivilent sealant with the gasket, any opinions? Thanks again!
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I'm not aware of a gasket being used - I know it didn't have one when I took it apart. I did have to scrape RTV off the housing and cover and I used the RTV front and rear before putting it all back together.
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u can get a gasket from ford that will eliminate the use of a rtv sealant. most use a sealant cause the ford gasket is more$$$$....ford guy was just trying to make a sale and keep ya from going from there to NAPA......lol
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Hi all, I have a (hopefully) simple question. I am preparing to change the fluids in my 02 Ex 4X4. The front diff holds 6 pints according to my local Ford dealer, but my Amzoil guy told me he looked it up and it stated only 4 pints. Who is right?? Any help is appreciated, thanks in advance.
Who is right?? Any help is appreciated, thanks in advance.
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