I've got about 1500 miles on my brand new H55 now - and want to drain the fluid and refill, and while I'm at it install the new hex head plugs from valley hybrids
First thought seeking opinions: i'm going to try royal purple synthetic gear oil - per recommendation from fellow mudder. my H55 is pretty clunky moving into 1st and 2nd - more so in the morning when it's cold. mellows out once it's warm.
Second thought: I'm feeling a bit of sticker shock at the cost of gear oil these days (the H55 need 5.1 qts) cost to drain and fill is approaching $100.00.
Third: Since i know I'm doing a front knuckle job in the next week or so...i'm feeling like collecting the 2 month old gear oil out of the transmission and running it through several sieves and let it drain across a strong magnet - with the intent of reusing it for the front diff.
3 more quarts of gear oil for the front diff = another $50.00
the cost of motor oil and gear oil at auto parts store full retail makes a case that it's barely worth it to change your own fluid.
thoughts?
First thought seeking opinions: i'm going to try royal purple synthetic gear oil - per recommendation from fellow mudder. my H55 is pretty clunky moving into 1st and 2nd - more so in the morning when it's cold. mellows out once it's warm.
Second thought: I'm feeling a bit of sticker shock at the cost of gear oil these days (the H55 need 5.1 qts) cost to drain and fill is approaching $100.00.
Third: Since i know I'm doing a front knuckle job in the next week or so...i'm feeling like collecting the 2 month old gear oil out of the transmission and running it through several sieves and let it drain across a strong magnet - with the intent of reusing it for the front diff.
3 more quarts of gear oil for the front diff = another $50.00
the cost of motor oil and gear oil at auto parts store full retail makes a case that it's barely worth it to change your own fluid.
thoughts?