2016 RAM CTD Diff Oil Change Question RE Gasket

FishOnOne wrote:

wanderingbob wrote:
Can you not suck the oil out and not open the case ?

You sure can as this is the method most dealers use. Unless there's a drain plug.

But you won’t be able to have a look at the ring and pinion and clean the magnet. Not good IMHO.

"And I've heard the "Right stuff" gasket maker works awesome."

It's DA CHITZ!!! NEVER had a leak using it.

I do reuse my gasket on my 15 DRW RAM.

wanderingbob wrote:
Can you not suck the oil out and not open the case ?

You sure can as this is the method most dealers use. Unless there's a drain plug.

Can you not suck the oil out and not open the case ?

agesilaus wrote:
The advice I got on my F350 was to use the Permantex Differential gasket gunk and forget the gasket. It's worked so far on both differentials

In a pinch, I've used silicone window caulking or manhole mastic in similar applications.
And I've heard the "Right stuff" gasket maker works awesome.

But that was't the question and reusable rubber gaskets are a nice departure from smearing gasket goo on surfaces.

agesilaus wrote:
The advice I got on my F350 was to use the Permantex Differential gasket gunk and forget the gasket. It's worked so far on both differentials

Well they're not talking about fix or repair daily.

It’s reusable.

The AAM 11.5” differential in my GMC 3500 has a drain plug in the bottom of the main housing.

Thanks for the info folks.

I've reused mine thus far. Why it doesn't come with a drain plug is question for another thread but stupid.