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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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Vehicle Speed Sensor

Apparently this is on top of the differental, on a previous post someone said to check the differental fluid; on a F-250, 2001, 2WD is the differental not a sealed unit? Or is it able to be filled?
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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on the drivers side by the pinion there is the fill plug, take that out and stick your finger in. the oil should be about level with the fill hole.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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I do not think that any of Ford's Super Duty axles were of a sealed design. If memory serves me correctly, they simply use a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been underwater. Remember to get & add friction modifier if you have a limited slip rear axle & you drain & refill it.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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they simply use a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been underwater.
ill beleive that when my shat turns purple, and smells like rainbow sherbert lol. I changed mine at 60K and im glad I did. I also put the 08 rear cover on. Yes you do need to add friction modifier when you change it, your limited slip will love you for it.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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That's from Ford, not me. I, personally, would change it from time to time. No lubricant has the endurance to last forever & still provide the necessary lubricity needed by meshing metal parts, IMHO.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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I know it is, I didnt mean to point fingers lol My rear diff fluid looked like death when I changed it. the front wasnt too bad. I put motorcraft stuff back in, dad works at the Dealership and I get a discount on stuff.
 
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