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Old 07-14-2010, 04:43 PM
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Re: Changing rear diferntial fluid question

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Originally Posted by snorander View Post
Getting ready to change the rear differential fluid on my 2001 GMC Jimmy. I was wondering if I need a gasket or not. I have read in many places that people a. use the gasket, b. use the gasket with silicone, c. only use silicone & no gasket. I would love to know what works the best. I have also read not to use silicone & the gasket together, just use the gasket alone or just use silicone alone.

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Steve
Use either on but not together.
If using silicone clean real good and keep oil off silicone when putting together.
Use good quality silicone and give time to cure up.

And be sure to use right oil in it.
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