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Mar 24, 2007 | 06:12 PM

oldtrlrnr

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Diff lube residue

I just did my first change of differential lube in my '06 S2K, putting in LE607. The mileage is about 6300. The drain plug had a little residue of silvery sludge, apparently from gear wear. The car runs fine, with no abnormal noises.

I'm wondering if this is normal.

TIA

Bob Peitzke

Mar 24, 2007 | 06:17 PM

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Yes. Enjoy your '06.

Mar 25, 2007 | 04:07 PM

oldtrlrnr

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Thanks, Sideways

) Bob

Mar 25, 2007 | 05:49 PM

90crvtec

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My '03 with 17k miles still has this "diff sludge" on the magnetic drain bolt when I change the fluid. It's perfectly normal so long as there aren't any large chunks on there.

Mar 26, 2007 | 06:08 AM

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You will get this every time. Its normal. Wipe it off and don't worry. As mentioned above, as long as there are no large pieces or flakes, you are fine.