Rear differential

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Jarebear93

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When I got an oil change the dealership told me I need my rear differential serviced. My 2013 ram express has 60k miles. Just want to make sure I really need that serviced or not. If so what about the front as well?
 

kevperro

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I would say for once, the dealer isn't ******** you. It is easy to change by yourself and you will save some coin.
 

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When in doubt always check your owners manual maintenance schedule.
 

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I change my own diff lubes on my vehicles and do it more frequently than 60k. They use a synthetic lube from the factory so 60k sounds about right. If you did it at 30k it wouldn't hurt either.
 

meedom

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So easy to do, grab some full synthetic 75W140 and just do it!
 

68PowerWagon

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I like to do the rear about every 75,000 & front about 100,000. The more you tow the lower those numbers should go down. I am sure there are many trucks out there that have never been changed but as most have mentioned, for as easy/cheap as it is to do... why not.
 

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If you have a limited slip yes you do.
 

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I change the rear every 40k and the front 60k


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Yes, if you want to get over-the-counter both mobile one full synthetic And royal purple full Synthetic have it already added.
 
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