Unable to open diff fill plug. Needed? Answered
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Unable to open diff fill plug. Needed? Answered
I just got my oil changed on my 09 g37 coupe with 120000 miles and the technician told me he was unable to check the rear differential plug was Seized and cannot be checked due to it being too tight. Is there something I should be concerned about immediately there is no leaking or issues with the back at all
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Last edited by JSolo; 04-17-2022 at 04:31 PM.
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Rear end oil should be changed periodically. I did mine every 20K miles. IIRC, the fitting is the male portion of a 3/8" ratchet. Never used a torque wrench on it, but tightened it to the about the same torque as I do an oil drain plug (~30 ft lb).
Tech probably doesn't want to take on the responsibility should something break. Is there lots of corrosion build up around it?
I'm guessing the drain plug is just as tight. With the car level on the lift, normal filling procedure is to fill until it starts to drip out. Allow excess to drip then reinstall fill plug.
Tech probably doesn't want to take on the responsibility should something break. Is there lots of corrosion build up around it?
I'm guessing the drain plug is just as tight. With the car level on the lift, normal filling procedure is to fill until it starts to drip out. Allow excess to drip then reinstall fill plug.
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I just got my oil changed on my 09 g37 coupe with 120000 miles and the technician told me he was unable to check the rear differential plug was Seized and cannot be checked due to it being too tight. Is there something I should be concerned about immediately there is no leaking or issues with the back at all
Edit: Title clarified.
Edit: Title clarified.
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Are you wanting it flushed? If you’re concerned about the level only there’s no need to worry if you don’t see any leaks. I’ve never checked mine, and don’t intend to unless I need to change something…
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