Question on differential oil change

[Mark A Palmer]

I have a 2016 RAM 1500 4 wheel drive, just turned 107K with no known issues.

Do you recommend servicing the differentials at this point?

 

[stevenP]

If you dont service it, I highly recommend at least checking the fluid level. What does your manual say for service intervals?

 

[Mark A Palmer]

I quit paying attention to owners manuals when they started recommending 10k oil changes

 

[Jane S]

I have a 2016 RAM 1500 4 wheel drive, just turned 107K with no known issues.

Do you recommend servicing the differentials at this point?

What are your other options if not at 107K?

 

[JeffK]

If you plan on keeping this truck for awhile, I would just change it.

 

[Travelin Ram]

Are you the original owner? Has it ever been done?

I change mine after break in and around 50k thereafter depending on conditions and exceptions where contamination may occur.

 

[yakalong]

If you are going to keep the truck I'd change it.

 

[HuskerRam]

I have a 2016 RAM 1500 4 wheel drive, just turned 107K with no known issues.

Do you recommend servicing the differentials at this point?

Yes. It's cheap insurance and you'll know it's done right. Get 4 quarts of 75W140 (or 90) from Walmart for 15 bucks each and knock it out.

 

[18CrewDually]

Absalutely change it.

 

[Daw14]

Yes ,add in the transfer case as well. Then change brake fluid out also .

 

[GSPKurt]

Every 50k is prudent. Use synthetic lube.

 

[blackbetty14]

I quit paying attention to owners manuals when they started recommending 10k oil changes

10k the last 4 changes and oil reports suggesting 12k moving forward and this is off the shelf synthetic. It’s not the 60-70s anymore…

 

[Frank Titus]

Are you the original owner? Has it ever been done?

I change mine after break in and around 50k thereafter depending on conditions and exceptions where contamination may occur.

My "16 Power Wagon rear diff @ 50,000 miles, 4,10 factory gear was getting a hair noisy. Installed straight 140W, & let it go.