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(Message started by: Steve_Farlow on Feb 2^nd, 2006, 9:36am)

Title: Rear Axle
Post by Steve_Farlow on Feb 2^nd, 2006, 9:36am

Hi everyone,

I was wanting to check the fluid level in the rear axle. The manual on the site states 1.3lit Hypoid oil to lower edge of check bore - I'm assuming then that you remove the plug and if oil seeps out then you're OK, else top up with EP90? Or does it take a "special" oil?

Title: Re: Rear Axle
Post by howiedintheplace on Feb 2^nd, 2006, 10:10pm

Yeah you got it.
Can't remember if it's EP90 but it's the same as most rear wheel drive Fords. Sierra, Granada etc.

Title: Re: Rear Axle
Post by Steve_Farlow on Feb 3^rd, 2006, 7:56am

Thanks,

Have to admit that I can't remember what type of oil is used, and Ford do seem to have a nasty habit of changing the type on a regular basis! :-/

Title: Re: Rear Axle
Post by stafford on Feb 3^rd, 2006, 11:15pm

is this wise to do regular as mines on 75000 now??

Title: Re: Rear Axle
Post by Steve_Farlow on Feb 6^th, 2006, 7:53am

Well, I had a bash at checking the level at the weekend, but I couldn't get the plug to shift, so I think I may have to pass this one over to my local garage!! :(

In theory as long as the unit isn't leaking then there shouldn't be any need to top it up? Unfortunately the front seal appears to be leaking on mine, so I thought it would be a good idea to check it!