MX5 NA Miata - How to change your differential fluid

In this video I am going to show you how you can replace your differential fluid! I would suggest doing this job every 30.000 miles or every 50.000 kilometers. If you drive the car hard on a regular basis I would suggest doing this job every 15.000 miles or 30.000 kilometers.

Video content:
» 00:00 - Intro
» 00:17 - Get the right differential fluid
» 00:43 - Tips and tricks
» 01:00 - Jack up the car
» 01:11 - Important info about the fill plug
» 01:28 - Remove the fill plug
» 02:12 - Remove the drain plug
» 03:11 - Check the tip of the drain plug
» 03:34 - Drain plug crush washer
» 04:32 - Install the drain plug
» 05:09 - Fill the differential with new fluid
» 06:17 - Install fill plug
» 06:40 - Clean the differential
» 06:53 - Dispose of the old fluid
» 07:21 - Maintenance schedule
» 07:43 - Outro

Things you will need:
» 1 quarts / 1 liter of differential fluid
» Jack
» Jack stands
» Drain pan
» Penetrating oil
» Socket wrench
» 23mm wrench
» 24mm wrench
» Gloves (optional)
» Degreaser (brake cleaner)
» Old rag
» 18mm crush washer (drain plug)
» Torque wrench (optional)
» Fluid pump (https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B09JK3KM4S)
» Cardboard (optional)
» Old fluid containers (optional)

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