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Old 11-28-2018, 03:17 PM
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Regarding my 2012 G.S. Corvette auto How difficult a job is changing the differential oil ?
and what brand of oil would you recommend and will I need a bottle of anti chatter oil ?
thanks Boonie
Old 11-28-2018, 03:52 PM
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Really easy to DIY
I used Motul LS Gear Competition LS but there is other you can use
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Simple, Large allen wrench, if memeory serves me is all you need besides a drain pan and lube pump to fill it back up with.
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Originally Posted by boonie c4
what brand of oil would you recommend and will I need a bottle of anti chatter oil ?
Use Dexron LS Gear Oil 75W-90, part #88862624. No additive is required or recommended with it.
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Use Dexron LS Gear Oil 75W-90, part #88862624. No additive is required or recommended with it.

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Originally Posted by John Harry
Use Dexron LS Gear Oil 75W-90, part #88862624. No additive is required or recommended with it.
agree!!! I tried saving a few bucks and using the mobil one that some have used..... didn't fix my issue. Put in this GM oil and was instantly fixed (common chatter when turning at low speed).

Very easy. buy the little pump attachment for like $5
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You can find the gear oil on Amazon by part number for 10 bucks less per quart than most dealerships sell it for.

It's a simple drain and replace. Youtube has several videos if you want to see it done before you do it.
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Very easy. Took me less than a half hour including searching for some wood blocks to drive the front onto before jacking up the rear.

Definitely buy the hand pump made for the bottles.

Stopped the clunking at low speeds after doing a few figure 8s

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