How many quarts does my differential take?
The weight and capacity will be listed in your owner’s manual; your differential will usually hold as much as 3 quarts.
How many quarts does a Chevy rear end hold?
5 or 6 quarts should be enough to do both front and rear.
How much oil does a Silverado differential take?
Differential Oil Change 2.75 quarts (rear with 9.5” and 10.5” diff.)
What rear end is my Silverado?
Identify your GMC or Chevrolet rear end gear ratio by the RPO Codes, usually located on the placard labeled “Service Parts Identification” inside the drivers door panel or glove box.
How do I identify my Chevy differential?
If the ID tag or stamp is missing or unreadable, differentials can be identified by the number of cover bolts, the distinctive shape of the cover, the number of ring gear bolts, and ring gear diameter. They can also be identified by whether the center section is an integral or dropout design.
How do I identify my GM front differential?
Visual Differential Identification Without an ID tag, differentials are identified by the number of cover bolts, the distinctive shape of the cover, the number of ring gear bolts, and ring gear diameter. They can also be identified by whether the center section is an integral or dropout design.
How do I tell what gear ratio my Chevy rear end has?
Count the teeth on the small gear in the forward part of the axle housing, called the pinion gear. Count the number of the teeth in the big ring gear attached to the differential. Divide the number of teeth on the pinion into the number of teeth on the ring gear. This is the gear ratio.
How can you tell if you have 3.73 gears?
Rotate the marked tire one revolution while counting how many times the driveshaft rotates. eg, If your driveshaft made 3 3/4 revolutions, that would determine a 3.73 gear ratio. If you get approximately 2 3/4 revolutions, you have a 2.76 gear ratio.