Differential Noise

[ChicagoDave]

Originally Posted by airmike

the cost of the perfume is relative to the results expected at the end of the evenings festivities.
Obviously the oil is expected to give similar results and more regularly

[agwondra]

Originally Posted by agwondra

Yes, this is reasonable for an expired warranty item. I had my diff fluid replaced yesterday because the rear end was slipping on tight turns. It fixed the problem and the cost was about the same.

Apparently the oil change does not fix all of the slippage issues in all cases. Mine came back today after only 48 hours out of the shop, and goes back in on Friday morning for more diagnostics. I hope they get it right this time.

[05 GRAND DADDY XLR CADDY]

Wow! I must have gotten a good deal they only charged me $92.42 to change the rear differential fluid. Although I took it in for PA inspection,Trans, & Coolant flush also, they ended up finding out it has a oil and coolant leak. They said it was the water pump outlet crossover gaskets, Lucky I bought a Route 66 bumper to bumper coverage which covered most of the repair bill for that. They degreased the area where all the coolant and oil had leaked and put a die in the oil to see where the very small oil leaks is coming from. They could not find the oil leak it is a very slow one. They said we need to drive it awhile so the leaks shows up so we are driving it to Savanah GA the 1st of March for our 33rd annivesary getaway so by the time we get back it should leak oil enough to hopefully find it. Also I did notice when I drove back home I tested it for the jerking when turning hard at slow speeds in forward and reverse and it was gone! They showed me the tires are in bad conditions so I order some Michelin Pilot Super Sports / 30,000 mile warranty from my local business tire supplier for our business vans. He had to get them shipped from California the only place in the US that had only 6 in stock. They are not run flats which cost more,they had no warranty at all and said they should not be repaired if the do get hole but should be replaced with a new tire, which I did not know that either. I do have a slime container and 12 volt airpump for a small hole repair if needed and 3 different Roadside options to choose from if I do get a non repairable flat!
The cost was $1,122.00 on the car with nitrogen also.

Caddyman Dan

[05 GRAND DADDY XLR CADDY]

New tires are on the car! WOW! what a difference these tire ride like a clould no noise (at least with top up) seem to be very quiet. Also handles like a dream. If your in the market for new tires and if you don't mind running regular tires instead of run flats then check out the Michelins Pilot Super Sports. If you can find them they had 6 in Calf. and shipped my 4 here to PA. I don't think they look as nice as the Goodyear Eagle's that is what I was running, these are more rounded on the edges and look like a racing tire, But that's what makes them handle better to I'm sure. They cost about $280.00 each on the car complete!

Caddyman Dan

[rbweddle]

Recently purchased fluid from Chevy dealer for $22/quart(x2) That was retail without any discounts. Anything above that is markup and labor. Jiffy Lube quoted $55 to replace=$100