Rear Differential Fluid Change (Red Honda Foreman)
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CHINA JUNK! Farmer's regretful purchase gone BAD!
What happens here
The creator proceeds to change the fluid in the rear differential of the red Honda Foreman. He uses a 17mm socket to loosen the fill plug first (a critical step to ensure the differential can be refilled). Then, he loosens the 10mm drain plug to allow the old differential fluid to drain into a drain pan. He observes that the fluid is "milky," indicating water intrusion, and notes it "smells like cow poop," suggesting contamination. After the fluid has drained, he reinstalls the drain plug. He uses a specialized "Macnaught" pump attached to a 5-gallon bucket of Lucas Oil SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil to pump new fluid into the fill hole until it begins to seep out, indicating it's full. Finally, he reinstalls and tightens the fill plug. He inspects the drain plug for any metal shavings (glitter) and notes the oil appears to be clean.
Goal: Replace contaminated fluid in the rear differential
Tools and materials
- 10mm Wrench — Loosening the drain plug
- 17mm Socket — Loosening the fill plug
- Drain Pan — Collecting old differential fluid
- Macnaught Pump Macnaught — Pumping new gear oil into the differential
- Paper Towels — Cleaning spills and parts
- Ratchet — Using with the socket
- Red Honda Foreman ATV Honda — The ATV undergoing the differential fluid change