rmunk Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Have an 05 2.5 gt 5mt, and want to check the rear end fluid level - what size is the plug, this is the recessed type? Also where is a good place to lift the car using a floor or bottle jack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 You can lift the car by putting a floor jack under the differential, however, you check the fluid by removing the top (fill) plug while the car is level. Use a 1/2" drive ratchet to remove and if diff oil slowly comes out of the filler hole, put the plug back in and you're good to go. If all you are doing is checking the fluid, don't even use a jack. You shoud be able to reach that plug with the car on the ground. If you must jack it up, be sure to use jackstands for safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Well first grab a pair of rubber gloves. ( latex ) then slap on some KY jelly. . . . . . uh nevermind your talking about your car. he he he he. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmunk Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 Tried a 1/2" drive, but it was loose in the plug, so didn't push it. How about lifting the car in general, change tires, check brake pads, etc. I noticed a point just to the center of the car from the scissor jack lift point. There is a frame and just forward is a triangle plate which ties the A frame of the wheel to that point. Don't want to lift and damage the car. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutBucket Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Yeah, for some reason the 1/2" is loose but it works just fine. Mine was tight so I took the impact gun to it. Lazy FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Have an 05 2.5 gt 5mt, and want to check the rear end fluid level - what size is the plug, this is the recessed type? Also where is a good place to lift the car using a floor or bottle jack? Change it every 30Kmi with 75-90 synthetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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