Checking differential gear oil level???

[Kistthesky]

Yet another question! I've noticed the bottom of my pan looks like it's seeping but no drips on the ground ever, just got around to looking at it and I don't see a fill hole anywhere in the front or on the rear pan??? There must be something I'm missing, 5T5 CA2 is stamped on the hub and my axle code on the door jamb is 39, truck build date of 03/85.

 

[79jasper]

You looking at the front or rear?

Rear is at the front, on the driver side.
Probably hidden under gunk.

 

[Kistthesky]

Rear, 2wd, guess I'll start scraping!

 

[79jasper]

It'll take a ⅜ drive ratchet.

 

[Kistthesky]

Found it! Underneath bunch of oil/dirt, wasn't looking on the side of the housing just the rear, thanks once again!

 

[79jasper]

I didn't know I had one the first time I changed the oil.
Needless to say I put it in through the vss hole.

 

[Kistthesky]

I didn't know I had one the first time I changed the oil.
Needless to say I put it in through the vss hole.

Bet it was nice and full after you we're done!

 

[79jasper]

Well I dumped in the dry fill amount.
But maybe. Lol

 

[icanfixall]

We can buy rear covers from Ford that has the fill hole in them. I think they are around $75.00 and made from aluminum.

 

[79jasper]

We can buy rear covers from Ford that has the fill hole in them. I think they are around $75.00 and made from aluminum.

Also the 08+(IIRC) come factory with it. Plus it's finned and higher capacity.

 

[The Warden]

Plus it's finned and higher capacity.

I recall the conclusion being that, while it is finned and will help keep the oil cooler, it does not hold any more oil than the stock ones. Did someone install one and find otherwise?

AFAIK if you want extra capacity, Mag-Hytec's really the only choice. I plan to do this at some point...

 

[79jasper]

Oops
Maybe that's it.

I forget more than I can remember.

 

[The Warden]

I know what you mean

I was really excited about the new OEM covers being finned and a much less expensive alternative to the Mag-Hytec, until I found out that the capacity isn't increased. I like the idea of extra capacity and cooling ability...

 

[79jasper]

Be nice if someone did a comparison with a rear diff temp gauge.