| knapp9 |
I changed the VTM fluid on my 05 Pilot tonight. Fairly easy job.
But...I bought a hand pump at Auto Zone to get the fluid out of the gallon jug. Worked good too. But how do you clean the pump afterwords? :confused: The internals looked sealed, and seemed to hold a fair amount of fluid as I disassembled the hoses afterwards. Or do you just wrap it up in a plastic bag to keep clean until the next time it's needed?
BTW, I read once that it pays to drive the vehicle a mile or two, and recheck the VTM fluid level after the 1st drain/refill. I did this and added ended up adding another 3-4 ounces of fluid. :eek: |
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| thomasj2 |
I have a dedicated pump for every fluid needing a pump. I simply plastic bag the end of the hose and it's good to go next time.
I've never checked the rear diff after a service, neither do my mechanic bil. Are you sure the vehicle was level when you change the fluid? It's a sealed unit, it has no place to go unless it's leaking. |
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| knapp9 |
Going the dedicated route may be what I have to do. I don't want to contaminate the pump with anything...even "clean" water.
Yes, the vehicle was level. Just a drop or two of factory-fill fluid came out when I first opened the fill bolt. Refilled it until new fluid over flowed, tightened plug, drove around the block. When I reopened the fill bolt, none of the fresh fluid came out, so I pumped a little more fluid into the differential until it over flowed again. There is still one quart left in the gallon jug of new VTM fluid. |
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| Roger |
I just keep mine in one of those big freezer bags.
Roger |
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