Change Differential Fluid [Infiniti G35/Nissan 350Z]

[@ulrblitzer]

Remember to always crack the filler bolt first. Don't want to be stuck not being able to refill whatever you emptied.

[@milsgarage]

that's a really great tip. thank you so much for your input! 😎👍👍

[@alexratsimbazafy7]

+1 to this. Been stuck with a seized fill bolt to a trans after draining the fluid. Not fun at all

[@darrellditto2496]

@@milsgarage ok

[@randybarnes9270]

Nice tip

[@seanparker1759]

Yeah buddy. I let a lube shop do it i watched him in the pit he said it was full. I watched your video my friends dad has a badass garage with q lift at his house. When you said def not i bought another another quart it bout took all of it thanks man for the video. You saved my diff

[@KennyInVegas]

Thanks!

[@milsgarage]

Arigatou Ken 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

[@JoshD4PREZ]

Every time I service my G35 I check Mils Garage for what I call the video versions of the Factory Service Manual. You guys rock, such awesome content and always an in depth explanation!! 👍 👍

[@milsgarage]

Woohoo!! i love hearing that! Thank you so much for your support Josh!!

[@jeremygalloway1348]

Always break fill plug first...on anything like this. Transmission...diff.. any gearbox or similar.

[@milsgarage]

Correct. i learned this years ago from our Comments section. Thank you for your input sir 👍

[@kneebarx]

thanks

[@lalind9393]

I give this video 8 out of 10 feelgood rating :)

[@milsgarage]

thank you! 80+ hours of editing well spent! 🤟😎 what rating do we have to hit to get one of these ➡️👍 ?

[@sask350z]

You don't need a oil made for limited slip diff... the differentials in the z and g cars don't use a clutch type limited slip they uses a viscous type that does not need the additives the limited slip with clutches need... it won't hurt it but regular 80/90 will work fine and will work better with the heat the vicious diffs make ...the 75/90 will cost more and is synthetic nothing wrong with that but not needed and not meant for the vicious diffs... just a fyi ... I've bulit tons 300 series diffs for the z platforms... but nothing wrong with using it but it's not a need .. If you have an aftermarket clutch type lsd that has clutch plates constantly slipping and rubbing and engaging, then you should look into more higher end gear oils, but VLSD is completely isolated and works on fluid pressure rather than mechanical friction.

[@milsgarage]

Interesting. i just go with the closest stuff to OEM. i haven't studied limited slips yet, but it's on my list.. We just welded a dif yesterday 😂

[@sask350z]

@@milsgarage ok cool 😎

[@Qkfltpdls777]

@@sask350z Can you use conventional GL-5 to nissan R200V (VLSD) without LSD additives? FSM says use "NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W90 or API GL-5 80W-90." I was wondering if I can use any GL-5 (without LS spec or LSD additives) to our R200V (VLSD).. And how often should i be changed?

[@ebramfahmy3238]

Can you please make video on changing transmission fluid on the g coupe?

[@milsgarage]

hey Ebram! here is that exact video [ kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXi9Zpqhha2joLs ]

[@milsgarage]

i'm already laughing for the dude who got annoyed with me calling the plugs pins 😂

[@jmcvq3594]

Mils Garage some people don't get the idea of the video If you are a person that know everything than why are you looking for DIY videos And than they want you to do the video the way they want Sometimes I dont get people.

[@milsgarage]

hahaha i completely agree. it's easy for someone to pick something apart.. it's like "wow, thanks! well, was anything critical incorrect?" 😂 i love hearing what people have to say though.. makes us all learn.. just the constructive stuff though lol

[@funkmasterjay]

I literally posted for that reason 😂😂

[@milsgarage]

hey jason 😂 i figured you'd be like "w.t.f. 🤦‍♂️"

[@michaelpatton9198]

Good job but you should always crack fill plug first to be sure you can refill it if you drain it

[@milsgarage]

Yes 👍

[@babloo1666]

At 8:55 did you also include the copper washer for tightening the filler plug?

[@milsgarage]

yep! one on both plugs 💯

[@jmcvq3594]

Great video Jay and great team love how they support good job. I got the decals on my g35 thaks and order me t-shirt Super happy with this video because I have to do mine

[@milsgarage]

you're part of the team too Juan! Ze26 just mentioned that it's a good idea to crack the top bolt a hair, just to make sure it's not going to break, and then at least you have oil in it still :) yeah buddy, save that money! and thanks for your support 🤟😎

[@axcepeda]

Thanks mils for the info. great g35 diy videos

[@milsgarage]

Dude, Alexander, thank you for your support. It means a lot to me sir 🤟

[@sikskillz2186]

great vid, good accurate information.

[@milsgarage]

Thank you for your support sir 🤘

[@edcadiri8720]

Hey can you tell me why or when I should be changing the Differential fluid on my car?

[@milsgarage]

Infiniti recommends changing the dif fluid every 30,000 miles. i can't argue with them. by that time there is a major sludge of metal scraps that will be built up around the drain plug magnet, and the oil will be really beat and losing it's viscosity. *if you've gone way past that to the 70K mile mark or so, don't flush the differential.* flushing it at that point can actually make it fail faster

[@edcadiri8720]

@@milsgarage Ah dang, i just crossed the 75k mark. Might as well leave it as it then. Can I still do the transmission flush? I was about to go ask on that video lol

[@milsgarage]

oh, still change the dif fluid! 💯 drain it and change it, just don't flush it is all. same with the transmission 🤟😎👍

[@edcadiri8720]

@@milsgarage Ah gotchya! Didnt noticed you said flushing the not draining (I didnt quite know the difference earlier!). I'll go ahead and get to draining both diff and tranny fluids! Thanks a ton for the quick reply!

[@milsgarage]

sweet. yeah, i got tripped up on that my first time around too. and any time buddy! i try to get back to people asap, so definitely hit us up in the comments if you ever hit any snags :)

[@aey2579]

Love your video, thanks! Question... Does the car need to be levelled when changing the differential oil? I only have a pair of ramps.

[@milsgarage]

i’ve had people get mad at me for this video, telling me it needs to be lifted level, but the shape of the differential makes me think it all drained just fine. i believe you can do the job w/o needing to level the car.

[@aey2579]

@@milsgarage Great thank you!

[@milsgarage]

Any time 👍

[@puma1294]

@@milsgarage when u refill it, it does need to be level. But no too much of a difference. Nice job tho.

[@lucassoliz1975]

@mils garage link for the copper washers i have 06 get coupe with the limited slip

[@milsgarage]

i got them from Autozone, and i believe i drilled them to a larger diameter to fit the plug

[@riyazsf]

Awesome videos bro!

[@milsgarage]

thank you for your support Ree.Mo! 🤟😎👍

[@SkullGamingNation]

Hey got a question here So i got a 03 Infiniti g35 coupe with 212k miles i got it for 1k only and planned to restore this vehicle in time id like to get another 200k miles but im willing to invest more than the car is worth Heres my question im uncertain about if or when the differential fluid was replaced... I have a whireing sound when decelerating kinda feels or sounds like the engine is powering down but had me thinking it might be something to do with the condition of my differential.. would it be viable for me to get it serviced with new fluid this far into the engines life? (Engine is in very good shape) I dont wanna do this if i risk needing a whole new differential lol

[@Qkfltpdls777]

Can you use engine oil drain plug’s washer to rear diff’s drain and filler bolt’s washer?

[@milsgarage]

i’m pretty sure the dif washers are larger in diameter

[@Qkfltpdls777]

@@milsgarage I see. Thanks for the reply. Thanks for replying. It looks like you didn’t jack up front of the car. How could you level correctly by jacking the rear only? The reason I’m asking is that I can only jack the rear of the car with limited tools..

[@milsgarage]

Yeah, there's a lot to it for sure. Safety first.

[@Qkfltpdls777]

@@milsgarage I wasn’t able to reach two drain bolts without jacking the rear side of the car..

[@milsgarage]

That sounds right. G35s are super low, even on stock suspension

[@followyourway7119]

you have a good team, I should to have a t-shirt from mils garage.

[@milsgarage]

@Follow your way Wow, Thank you!! Awesome, absolutely! We have t-shirts available at www.zturnerdesigns.com/mils-garage 🤟

[@KennyInVegas]

I truly appreciate your videos... You should consider enabling a TIP JAR function... I GUESS THAT'S WHAT KZbin CALLS IT.... this is the second video that helped me on my 2004 infinity g35 sedan. I don't need another t-shirt but after 2 videos you put out id hook you up with $10 plus the BS transaction fee... Very nice of you to make videos to help people out. If I see you have a tip jar in future Ill send you a tip....... Kenny in Vegas

[@milsgarage]

Really? Wow, that makes me feel really great, and super appreciated.. i always try to put out a whole lot, but never expect much in return.. First off, you're amazing Ken. Thank you for all of your support bro. 🤘🤘🤘 i looked into a donations button, and i found KZbin hasn't enabled my Supers yet, which i believe may be the newest version of the program, so they should release that to me soon.. i also just enabled Memberships on the channel, so i'm excited to see how it all works out. Maybe Streams? Lots more coming up! Thanks again for the recommendation 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🛸

[@KennyInVegas]

I see you got THE TIP JAR function...I hooked you up....... Thanks for videos!

[@milsgarage]

@@KennyInVegas Great success! Thank you for your generous support bro 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 i also just got Memberships up and running, with custom MG emojis!

[@KennyInVegas]

@@milsgarage I watched your video on changing out rear differential oil. Helped me out....stank worse than skunk bud but after 57k miles what ya expect? Next is Struts and shocks.....I got the sedan with sports package.....I'll look for your videos.

[@milsgarage]

@Ken A Yeah, that smell sounds about right lol Awesome work Ken! 👏👏👏

[@austinbradley3411]

Is therw a website i can get me a owners manual from? Thanks and great vid as always

[@milsgarage]

@Austin Bradley Online pdf [ cdn.dealereprocess.net/cdn/servicemanuals/infiniti/2006-g35.pdf ]. They're also for sale on Google/Amazon/Ebay for like $20. As always, Thank you for your support Austin! :)

[@slaei]

Hello everyone! Does anybody know the sizes of the Allen keys and the size of the washers? Thank you in advance

[@milsgarage]

@FearIanNow it should be 10mm

[@slaei]

@@milsgarage just re watched the video and noticed that it said. Looking forward for the weekend project (:

[@milsgarage]

oh yeah? great! lol i just went out to the car and checked 😂👍. lmk if you hit any snags

[@icecubez130]

Are the copper washers for these plugs the same as the oil plug? Thanks!

[@milsgarage]

yeah, i believe they’re the same diameter.. we did have to drill them out slightly for some reason, but it fit. 🤟😎👍 any time icecubez!

[@jaocastillo3776]

What size of copper washer you used?

[@milsgarage]

i believe it's a M18, yessir 👍

[@funkmasterjay]

Excellent video. I did both my diff and gearbox. That stuff stinks. Question though. Why do you keep calling bolts pins?

[@milsgarage]

it pins up the leaks.. and plug is also an acceptable and more correct name for the part. i shot this before you even mentioned that it wasn't the correct name for the plugs, but it's not gonna make or break the video [production happens well in advance of postings.. i spend 80+hrs a week in production].. i've been calling them pins as well as the radiator drain pin, and engine oil pins my entire life.. normally when i refer to them as pins, everyone knows what i'm referring to.. so it's like.. you're right, but i already shot it, and now we have a video teaching the procedures to changing differential oil :)

[@milsgarage]

also, thanks buddy 🤟😎👍 awesome work on your car!

[@otm777]

Are those flat or crushed washers/gaskets? The G35 service manual only states "do not reuse gasket" but doe snot specify type.

[@milsgarage]

They’re flat, but i use soft copper ones, so they smush between the plug and the drain 👍

[@otm777]

@@milsgarage Perfect, thanks! Last question...does the same size fit the the Transmission plug? Are they M12's? I just ordered a set of crush washers for oil pan plug and supposedly it's the same size for A/T plug. So just wondering if oil, A/T, and Differential plugs all use the same size gasket. Can't find an answer anywhere!

[@milsgarage]

i’m not sure.. i’ve had to drill them out before

[@johnnguyen8486]

How do you know its a limited slip?

[@milsgarage]

Put the rear wheels on some slippery part of the road, maybe with sand on it.. Peel the tires out for a second or two. If it makes two marks, it's a limited slip. If it makes one mark, it's open 👍 .. That's the easiest way at least.. The other way is to have the whole rear lifted, and if you spin one of the wheels by hand, the other one will either move the same direction forward (limited slip), or the opposite directions (open dif)

[@Qkfltpdls777]

How can I level the rear diff fluid correctly if I can jack up the rear side of the car only? (you know the car will be tilted and the rear diff level can't be done accurately...)

[@milsgarage]

The angle of the dif itself drains it pretty well tbh, but you’ll need a lift to elevate the car level.

[@Qkfltpdls777]

@@milsgarage Thanks for replying. It looks like you didn’t jack up front of the car. How could you level correctly by jacking the rear only?

[@rico802s8]

Bro I have a g35 and it leaks oil from the bottom of the radiator do you have any reason why that could be ? I hope you see this thank you Clwan build by the way

[@milsgarage]

It leaks oil there?? You do have the oil cooler line that runs by the radiator.. Maybe that line has a crack in it or is rusted away

[@living2learn138]

Hey bro, I have a 2005 G35 Coupe, how will know if it has a limited slip or not? I just got this car a few months ago. Thanks man.

[@milsgarage]

Hey Jhon, as far as i know, the Sports models all came with larger wheels [you would have the 19" Rays], as well as the sports suspension and LSD. i'm not sure about the other models, but you can always tell if you put the car in the snow, grass, on ice, slightly sandy types of surfaces and floor it for a sec. You'll know real fast whether the car has LSD or not

[@living2learn138]

@@milsgarage thanks man

[@milsgarage]

Any time buddy! 💯

[@tleoipl37]

You would need the sports package (03-04 have brembos, 05-07 have 19” rays, slightly different bumpers and orange stitching on the steering wheel to name a few). The VLSD is kind of crap on these cars and people swap them out for tomei 1.5 diffs or weld them. The fluid in the viscous LSD Is what controls them. They are prone to one tire fires until the fluid in them warms up and then it becomes a true lsd. It is a funky lsd but it is what it is

[@mohammedhossain8662]

how will i know i should change the oil ?

[@milsgarage]

Do you know of any service records for the car that show it's been done before? They say to change it at 30,000~60,000 miles

[@jjp1117]

So everyone knows take the fill plug out first always just incase you can’t get the full plug out or it’s stripped then you won’t be able to replace the fluid and can’t drive the car

[@milsgarage]

Absolutely! Thank you for making this comment!!

[@appleman812]

What's up man I just got my G in the fall and been waiting to do service on it (TRANS/DIFF FLUID)..what's the best way to jack up the car without damaging the under body? i have 4 jack stands and a low pro jack

[@milsgarage]

Awesome car choice sir! Is it lowered? On stock suspension, you should be able to jack it up using the rear diff and the front steering rack [ trueler.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/infiniti-g35-manual-jack-up-points.jpg ]. If it's lowered like the new G i'm working on, then you'll have to lift one of the sides to make room for another jack to get to those lifting points [it was a pain in the 🍑]... AAAAAAnd you just made me really hungry. mmmmmm cheeese steak

[@appleman812]

lol she's on stock suspension..thx for the reply....also after changing the diff and trans fluid did yours shift better? I have a 2005 g35 6MT but idk if it's LSD...the wheels both move the same time when i did the rotors and brakes last month so i assume it is?.....anyway i see your in DE. I'm 20 min from concord off 202...near glenn mills PA if you know where that is....you should host a meet ! i'd def come !@@milsgarage

[@milsgarage]

Any time neighbor :) Shifting was about the same, maybe a little smoother, but nothing drastic. Getting rid of the busted diff bushings made the biggest change in shifts.. [ kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaqyg32Hed6JfJo ] Everything got much more solid after that. 05' 6MT is my fav. i feel like there's a way to tell if it has LSD from the VIN, but i imagine it would be easier to find a lil sand or dirt on the road and drop the clutch to find out real quick 😈. Yo, i love the meet idea! We have some really REALLY big plans that are all coming together [hopefully i'll be able to tell everyone about it by the end of the month], and we would definitely like to start hosting meets 💯. #Goals

[@appleman812]

Mils Garage sounds good man. When the weather warms up, car meet season is gonna be poppin...I subbed so I’ll keep in touch. I went to school with the founder of VQ philly.. idk if u know him he drives a g37s coupe bagged (black in color)...kind of a douchebag but hopefully I’ll see u this summer somewhere lol.. peace

[@milsgarage]

Thank you for your support! This summer's lining up to be epic. We really aren't that far away, so if you know of any sweet meets up around 202, we'll probably be able to make it out there sometime. i'm gonna try to make it to lots of meets once the new G gets registered.. Just have two things to finish on on the G before i can take it to the DMV. Lookin forward to meeting you buddy :)

[@Precious-fq2rv]

What is differential for? I own a 2007 G35S and I have never heard of this.

[@milsgarage]

The engine creates the power, and sends it through the transmission, down the drive shaft, and to the differential. The differential then transfers the power to either the left, right, or both rear wheels [depending on what type of differential your car has]. Many car owners don't realize they need to change the differential oil, so if you've never changed it before, you might want to. They recommend changing the diff oil every 30,000 miles

[@emanuelgarcia7446]

What is the size of the washer do you use..

[@milsgarage]

i got it from Pep Boys in a box of 3 assorted washers which said it's a M16.4, but i imagine a 5/8" or M16 would be the same or close enough

[@milsgarage]

i just found them for super cheap at RockAuto [ www.rockauto.com/en/tools/hardware,washer,copper+washer,158 ]

[@MrJp318]

Just a note, try to unbolt the fill plug first. If the this plug will not come out and you drain the diff, you will be in a pickle.

[@milsgarage]

Yes, thank you, i learned this from the Comments section on this video back when it was released 👍👍

[@seanparker1759]

I used a quart would that be enough

[@milsgarage]

Definitely not enough

[@seanparker1759]

Yeah i bought another quart today i bout took the whole damn thing

[@milsgarage]

@@seanparker1759 Awesome work Sean 🙌

[@seanparker1759]

Is a slight lifter tick normal in the 35de my tiburon gt does it but alot higher miles. My 99 maxima does it. No engine codes nothing 162000 hwy miles. Great thing adult driven when i bought it no one messed with it performance wise

[@milsgarage]

Yeah, it'll have a slight lifter tick when the oil is low.. Especially if the rings are going bad or the internals are in rough shape. The worse the rings are, the more difficult it will be to stay on top of maintaining oil levels

[@g35tho11]

I got an 06 g35 coupe 6mt do they come with lsd or open differential?

[@milsgarage]

It was an option. It's always a good time to go out to the parking lot and find out 👍

[@kneebarx]

what is the torque amount

[@milsgarage]

Turn till tight, then crank a 1/4 more to crush the washer

[@supjxy]

I have a g35x 04 will this work? Sorry noob question not good with diffs and fluids lol

[@milsgarage]

Yes. There’s lots to learn, but it's all in the video and on the channel. Welcome 👍

[@supjxy]

@@milsgarage thank you appreciate the help. You actually helped me get my front bumper off from your video back then. Thanks again

[@milsgarage]

@@supjxy Oh sweet! Awesome! Any time of course! Thank you for your support. Keep up the great work Jay :D

[@Aznchrispie]

does a 350z nismo have a limited slip diff? Sorry, im new to the car scene.

[@milsgarage]

yep, NISMO is the premium trim you can get for Nissan. is that what you picked up?

[@Aznchrispie]

Mils Garage yeah just picked it up a few days ago :)

[@milsgarage]

epic! great choice 💯 😎👍👍👍

[@ericklegoat7093]

What does limited slip mean

[@milsgarage]

Can't tell if troll.. lol 🤔 .. It limits the slip.. So if one wheel doesn't gain traction, it sends power to the other wheel which has more traction, rather than put more power into the slipping wheel. It probably also has more reason to be called limited slip, but i didn't Google it. Monsieur Googlé has such information you may seek

[@tleoipl37]

Or watch my cousin vinny the car interrogation scene lol

[@TheZane03]

What are some signs of a bad diff?? I’m hearing some noises from the rear and my fear it’s the diff I imagine a diff is price and hard to find

[@milsgarage]

there's not really a way of telling whether the fluid is bad, but if your differential is making noises, i'd recommend changing the oil and checking the area asap. how long has it been since the last dif fluid change?

[@TheZane03]

Mils Garage which Fluid would you recommend as no idea since I bought the car couple months back it’s a 2003 and has 101k miles

[@milsgarage]

i went with the Valvoline Synthetic Limited Slip Differential Fluid because it was late, all stores were closed except Walmart[and they didn't have anything acceptable], and Ryan luckily had it in his garage.. with that said, i'm confident in that differential fluid. if i had more time, i might have went with Mobile 1 though.

[@rzob.5729]

how can you tell usually if you need to change the diff oil? I have a 2008 g35 sedan...

[@milsgarage]

changing differential oil isn't as important as changing engine or transmission oil.. some people don't know any better and never change it at all [clearly not recommended]. the manual says to change it every 30K miles, but many people go got 60~70K before changing it. mine is a 2005 with 115K on the dash, and this is probably the first or second time the differential fluid ever been changed

[@milsgarage]

you can definitely go much farther and longer between oil changes by always choosing a premium synthetic

[@rzob.5729]

yea, but how can you tell that you need to change it? my 08 G sedan has around 113k, don't know if the last owner ever changed it... was gunna go head and do it if needed. still drives amazing btw

[@rzob.5729]

and...what can happen if you don't change that fluid? anything catastrophic?

[@milsgarage]

unless it's failed, there's not much of a way to tell how good or bad the oil is.. you would normally just go by the milage, but i don't think it can hurt at any point to change it. if the oil isn't changed, it will become thicker and more abrasive to the gears due to higher frictions, until it fails and will have to be replaced.. super anticlimactic most likely, but it will last much much longer if you decide to change out the fluid and go with synthetic

[@andreslatorre1466]

Hi , 350z and infinity r using the same differential fluid ?

[@milsgarage]

Infiniti is Nissan, and the differentials are the exact same; they use the same fluids, depending on if it's an open dif or limited slip, yes. 👍

[@andreslatorre1466]

@@milsgarage hello again , how many bottles did u use it ? I am going to do this next week 😃 and also how do you know if your car is open differential or limited slip ? 🤷🏻‍♂️ because I have a 350z and I have not idea what is this 🤭

[@milsgarage]

@@andreslatorre1466 It takes 1.5 quarts, so you’ll have to pick up 2x. i don’t know what type of differential you have.. You can easily check by sitting on some dirt and flooring it to see whether 1 or 2 wheel marks are left on the ground

[@followyourway7119]

Mils Garage where is your garage located?

[@milsgarage]

@Follow your way We've spent the last 4 years working on our cars in the Newark/Wilmington area, but we're in the process of moving to a new location in St. Georges Delaware so we can service cars professionally. How bout you, where are you located?

[@milsgarage]

@Follow your way 1699 South DuPont Highway, Unit 114, Saint Georges, DE 19733 🤘

[@leeoliver3978]

You need to torque bolts up with a torque wrench not just a allen/hex key lol, anyways before I read the manual does anybody how much to fill a lsd I’m changing mine now

[@milsgarage]

Sounds condescending for an oil video lol Sure

[@milsgarage]

Actually, nah, don't use a torque wrench on an oil plug because you want to crush the washer, so it's not even about torque. And i believe you should get away with 2 quarts.

[@freddyjunior747]

The fluid that’s not limited slip is for the transmission right ?

[@milsgarage]

Your best bet is to use Nissan OEM transmission fluid for the transmission. i've heard people have destroyed their transmissions by using the wrong fluid, so i just pay the extra for the OEM. i'm not familiar with any other brands for the trans fluid, but maybe someone will chime in with another alternative

[@milsgarage]

Oh, and the not limited slip fluid will work great in non-limited slip differentials

[@TheZoeboii]

@@milsgarage hey buddy I'm ready this comment cause I plan on changing my diff fluid... what do you mean by non limited diff

[@TheZoeboii]

@@milsgarage I have an 06 get coupe auto

[@milsgarage]

@romanov myrthil Awesome! [LOL i'm questioning myself now.] Sorry, i mean Open** differential. When your car loses traction from a start, does one wheel spin, or both? Open = 1 wheel spins; Limited Slip = both wheels spin

[@ataibsaleem7419]

Do automatic g35s have a LSD?

[@milsgarage]

There are a lot of people on the forums with all sorts of seemingly factual info on which cars had LSD and which ones had open diffs.. i don't have the facts on which ones have what, but you can check by lifting the rear end and turning one of the wheels.. If they both turn in the same direction, it's a LSD; if they move the opposite directions when turned, it's an open diff. You can also find out real quick by burning out 🤟😈

[@austinbradley3411]

If ya have open diff what kind of grease/sae to use? Thanks

[@dimpls33]

I have an automatic 2004 g35 sedan with sport package and LSD option on spec sheet.

[@KennyInVegas]

How often do u change the rear differential oil?

[@milsgarage]

i aim for every 30,000 miles

[@ricardoperez6740]

Is the oil good for a 2008 Nissan 350Z model??

[@milsgarage]

@Ricardo Perez Yessir, it works great 💯. Locks up when it should, slips when it should.. i have no complaints

[@Royal_Six]

why would you want to change your differential oil ?

[@milsgarage]

So it doesn't die 🤷‍♂️

[@Royal_Six]

Mils Garage what exactly would be dying, im asking because i’m thinking of changing mine out soon

[@milsgarage]

Has yours been changed before? It should be changed every 30K miles, even at 60K is better than never.. If you've reached 100K or more, you are in the territory of maybe you shouldn't change it.. The oil loses it's viscosity as it ages, and the gears have wear that causes small flakes of metal.. If you're up around the 100K+ mark, the gears may now actually be relying on the grittiness of the old oil to keep the gear's traction, and some people say to just let it go until it eventually dies. i changed my first G's diff fluid at around 90K and was concerned, but the differential still works great

[@Royal_Six]

Mils Garage mine has 150 k

[@juancotto6773]

Thanks for the video, big help but i prefer to buy oem oil fluid, i don't know how much cost

[@milsgarage]

Sure, OEM fluid is probably the best 👍. Google prices will be lower than Nissan parts dealers

[@juancotto6773]

@@milsgarage i try to check on ebay or amsoil brand but i cant and the transmission fluid 2

[@juancotto6773]

If you have a link for share please post here i just bought a g35 a few weeks ago and i making the tunes

[@milsgarage]

@Juan Cotto Power Collector You said you prefer the Nissan fluid though.. It'll be their differential fluid and only matters whether it's for open or limited slip differential. i think i recall using Valvoline(?).. It's been a while since i've watched the video. Nissan transmission fluid is the same way, is called Matic-S or Genuine Nissan Fluid 999MP-MTF00NP 75W-85 Manual Transmission Fluid, and just depends on whether it's for an automatic or manual transmission. i don't have links. i just Google and select a reputable dealer with a decent price. i don't buy from Walmart

[@juancotto6773]

@@milsgarage thanks, I'm new on this

[@jedielectro]

hey dude. that looks like my car. same color and year lol. but its not called a infiniti g35. its called a Nissan skyline gt350. here in new zealand

[@milsgarage]

YES!!. just like the one i sat in, in 2005, Osaka!!! love it! wanna shoot a video with me some time? i have a video idea i've been trying to put together for a while now 🤟😎🎥

[@jedielectro]

ok. I found you on facebook. give me acouple of days. I,ll post the vid throught there. I,ll have to clean it first. if that's cool

[@milsgarage]

absolutely! but we'll have to figure out another way to transfer video.. Dropbox or Google Drive are free, and won't reduce the video quality :) and take your time.. this is gonna be awesome!

[@philipholman1713]

22 to 28 ft lbs for anybody interested

[@milsgarage]

☝️That's correct. Thanks Philip 🤟

[@mezar4854]

Next time take a used oil jug and fill it with the fluid you emptied from differential. It will give you the closest measurement that came out of the differential. This is same for transmission

[@milsgarage]

Sure, but we'll still have to pump until it starts to drain.

[@cristianortiz1684]

Not when your fill plug is also a level plug

[@KennyInVegas]

Your TIP JAR only allows $2 donations..... so I donated a few times on different videos.

[@milsgarage]

Bro, it worked? Woohoo!! Awesome!! Thank you Thank you Thank you Ken🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🛸

[@dagovernor156]

Ok i see you 302

[@milsgarage]

Yessir! i'll be out to the meets as soon as i register the G 💯

[@Mensaje22]

Gotta like good work lol

[@milsgarage]

thank you for your support Des! 🤟😎👍

[@jonecheverri]

Why copper washers?

[@milsgarage]

great question! it's because of copper's malleability. copper is far less likely to crack, and far more likely to create/keep a seal compared to all other alternatives

[@jonecheverri]

@@milsgarage Make sense, thanks. Continue with these nice videos

[@milsgarage]

any time Jone 🤟😎👍 thank you for your support!

[@lizyop2943]

Can you please tell me the exact size of the copper washer for the differential drain bolt? Highly appreciate and thank you

[@milsgarage]

@liz yop2 They're 22mm overall diameter with a 4mm width. They're the same size for all the drain bolts it seems, so when you find them, you might as well get a bunch. Sorry i haven't found a great wholesaler for them yet, but if you manage to find one, i'd highly appreciate your help too :)

[@hezharanya]

You wrong u should lose the filler bolt fist and the drain inside u can't open the filler after u be screwed

[@milsgarage]

yes, that’s been mentioned in the comments. thank you for your input and support!

[@drastichacks]

Ur wife is dope lmao

[@milsgarage]

😂 You said i have a wife. #goals. You can hit up Sasha any time you like on her channel lol

[@drastichacks]

Btw how do i know if i have a lsd on a automatic g35 2004

[@milsgarage]

It all depends on whether the Sports option was checked off, but a previous owner could have always swapped it out themselves.. Google will tell you the easiest way to tell if you have an open differential is to jack up the car and spin one of the rear tires. If the other wheel spins in the opposite direction, you have an open differential. If it spins in the same direction, you have a limited slip differential.. But i personally believe that the easiest way is to set the car up on some loose sand or dirt in an empty parking lot and floor it for a second. You'll find out real quick

[@drastichacks]

Mils Garage lmao aight thank you for answering definitely subscribing

[@milsgarage]

@Drastic HaCKs Awesome! We're always here in the comments so hit us up any time. And thank you for your support 🤟 We have lots more coming up with the G

[@JesseLockeHere2Do]

Nice info but that support stand... Come on dude.

[@milsgarage]

It was a safety stand. Hopefully safety stands are extra and not needed. Come on dude.

[@luisvalenz3324]

You can tell this guy is far from a mechanic! He sells his shirts better then working on cars.

[@milsgarage]

LOL i'm sure they'll all listen to you Luis. you sound very credible.. thank you for your support buddy 🤟😂👍

[@wayneduford64]

Ditch the music please... rather hear you talk...

[@milsgarage]

Thank you for your constructive criticism. This video was released in 2018, and since then i've made some big changes to the way i use music.. i'd be really interested to know what your thoughts are on one of our newer episodes 🤟 Stay awesome, Thanks again

[@KennyInVegas]

Thanks!

[@milsgarage]

Nono, Thank you Ken! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🛸