Dark differential lube
Being the good owner that I am---I took the Ram to a shop for its oil change. I've had LOF done there before with no issues. This time, they said that the rear differential gear oil was "dark," and ...
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SidecarFlip wrote:azrving wrote:
2014 Ram 2500 3500 towing change axle oil every 20,000. I don't do the front that often because I don't tow in four wheel drive. The first diff change is the most important and should be done regardless of towing frequency. It removes any initial breakin particles. Axle lube changes after the first one will probably look lighter in color compared to the first.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, I'll change mine at 5 yr/ 80,000. I also push the pistons in one at a time and then out each year.
Anti lock brake systems can be difficult to bleed so don't introduce air.
Power steering fluid at 97,500
My only comment is, you may be spinning your front pig whether you are in 4wd or not, depending on the setup and if you have free wheeling hubs. I have Mile Master lockouts so my front pig isn't turning unless I lock my hubs in.
It has electronic disconnect/split coupler axle. When running in two wheel drive the rear is doing all the work. In two wheel drive the spider gears are the only thing moving up front. They are solid to the left front hub/axle.
