Thanks Tayaste I thought that would be logical, by the way I like your avatar
15th Aug 2015 6:17 pm
trots
Member Since: 04 Jul 2015
Location: Auckland
Posts: 41
One further tip...
For other newbies (like me) who struggle to find the front diff drain plug - it is covered by the engine protection plate, 10 bolts (13mm) need removing and the steel plate dropped off to access. Don't know if all models have this plate. Also, if you turn the front wheels hard right, it gives you access to the filler plug throught the left wheel arch.
4th Nov 2015 9:18 am
VeryDiscoJay
Member Since: 05 Jul 2014
Location: Tidworth
Posts: 11
Nice guide, Thanks
Just topped up my rear diff and I used a syringe with a rubber tube attached to the nozzle to get the fluid in. Worked a treat and put a quarter of a litre in with no spills...
Got a little pic too
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Java Black Disco 3 TDV6 HSE with running boards, EGRs blanked, de-tango'd, fly eye tinted rear clusters...
5th Dec 2015 5:45 pm
geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: West kent
Posts: 8531
how do you know you've got the correct amount in your rear diff
ps its fill by quantity 1.1L in the rear and not by level
i think i would be draining it and filling with the correct amount
5th Dec 2015 6:17 pm
VeryDiscoJay
Member Since: 05 Jul 2014
Location: Tidworth
Posts: 11
Ok, I was going by old school defender rules with regards to filling the diff.
What is a tad too much diff oil gonna do to the diff?Java Black Disco 3 TDV6 HSE with running boards, EGRs blanked, de-tango'd, fly eye tinted rear clusters...
5th Dec 2015 6:27 pm
geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: West kent
Posts: 8531
Any overfilling of fluids will cause excess heat to build up which can cause damage,to gears , clutches (if any) seals and bearings also may cause pressure to build up also can "burp up " into and possibly block the vents which could also cause more heat , proper levels are required for proper cooling,and lubrication
5th Dec 2015 6:39 pm
aman
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: London
Posts: 285
Fuel filter connections:
27th Aug 2016 12:47 am
z1234567890
Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Dubai
Posts: 165
Great post!
8th Dec 2016 5:13 pm
spikekellyrm
Member Since: 23 Jul 2015
Location: Manchester
Posts: 662
Can anyone point me to the exact location of the fuel filter on a D4? I've been lay under here for what feels a long time now, I may be having a moment but I can't see it
7th Jan 2017 2:55 pm
Mo
Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 174
Is this diff oil change applicable to Auto as well please?
Cheers,
Mo
14th Sep 2017 7:50 pm
MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
Posts: 3345
Yes
14th Sep 2017 8:37 pm
Mo
Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 174
Thanks for your prompt response on my oil diff question; I'll definitely have a go at it soon.
Meanwhile, I did my first engine oil & filter change yesterday, following the instruction on this tread. Thanks to the brilliant notes by all the experts on the site.
Regards,
Mo
15th Sep 2017 8:19 am
JohnnyNapalm
Member Since: 14 Jul 2017
Location: Ramsey
Posts: 184
This post helped last weekend. Thanks. Cheers
15th Sep 2017 8:25 am
Globetrotter448
Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
Location: Londonderry NSW
Posts: 1822
As the diff oil is relatively cheap and amounts are small, I change the diff oil each time I change engine oil (10k)
19th Sep 2017 5:11 am
KostasA
Member Since: 23 Aug 2015
Location: nairobi
Posts: 286
thats a good proactiveness for the diff, but don't you think engine oil to be changed earlier, i.e. 5k?
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