Changing oils

[puddlesurfer]

Hi All,

I'm servicing my surf for the first time - one part at a time, I've bought all the parts and am doing them bit by bit. Most bit's seem straight foward, done the ATF (easy way)

However, how do you change the oil in the front diff? I can see the drain plug but havent been able to find the filler plug! The rear diff is easy!

Is the front diff part of the ADD system?
Does it use the same oil as the rear? (80/90)
How do you change the Transfer box oil?

Why is it so hard to do anything on a surf? there is no room!!!

[Albannach]

However, how do you change the oil in the front diff? I can see the drain plug but havent been able to find the filler plug! The rear diff is easy!

It's behind the bash plate.

Is the front diff part of the ADD system?

Yes

Does it use the same oil as the rear? (80/90)

No

How do you change the Transfer box oil?

Take the drain plug out, behind a plate, the oil will fall out. Refill through the filler hole.

Why is it so hard to do anything on a surf? there is no room!!!

There's plenty of room...

[NiftyNev]

Here's a tip. Always remove filler plugs first. If you don't and drain oil, then find you can't undo the filler you will be in deep trouble.

Nev

[Albannach]

Here's a tip. Always remove filler plugs first. If you don't and drain oil, then find you can't undo the filler you will be in deep trouble.

That's one of the first things I was told when I was an apprentice. Essentially, always make sure you can undo what you're about to do.

[puddlesurfer]

Is the oil for the front diff 75/90? I seem to remember reading that somewhere or is that the transfer box oil?

[Albannach]

Is the oil for the front diff 75/90? I seem to remember reading that somewhere or is that the transfer box oil?

Both use GL5 SAE 75W-90