I posted in the 5th gen section a while back about maintenance of the stock lsd i have in my ae. I know the unit contains fluid, something similar to gear oil I assume but what are the maintenance specs on it? At what interval should I look at a fluid drain and what is recommended to go back in? I contaced some ae owners but no one had any ideas. I figure with the aftermarket ones out and the ones coming stock on 2k2-2k3 that someone might have some more info.

 

Nothing you need to do aside from making sure your regular ATF isn't burnt or breaking down.

 

I haven't done much reading on LSDs but I've seen an owners manual give a couple tire-related warnings for the drive wheels (front for the max, obviously). Tire pressure should be closely watched - both tires should be the same pressure. Tires should both be of the stock-recommended size. Obviously this means it's bad to use the spare on the front, but HOW bad factoring in the total time spent on a spare is something I don't know.

Failure of the above conditions according to the manual could result in the LSD working at all times which can compromise longevity.

 

well im guess im screwed then. i had a blowout on the front right so i had to run doughnut for 2 days and then im running 235/50/17 on prophets. as far as tranny, i flushed it at 25k with mobil 1 atf with a tranny cooler. i guess i was thinking there was a control unit or something with a drain plug on it somewhere- so what you are saying is that is uses the atf to lubricate the lsd?

 

There is no indivudual source of lubrication for the LSD. It all comes from the same source and uses the same transmission fluid.

 

should keep donuts on rear if possible, more safe. unless you are a cop, then they're on the counter ...

 

i hear ya, i was actually going to bolt on someone else's full size but blubyu2k2 did not have any lights in his parking lot.

 

DOH....you and erin are going tonight with us too watch Bad Boys 2 right. YGPM