How to Replace Rear Differential and Transfer Case Fluid - 2007-2013 Acura MDX/Honda Pilot

In todays video, I will be demonstrating how to replace both the Rear Differential and Transfer Case fluid on my new to me 2008 Acura MDX! Like any other fluid in your car, it is also important to replace these as well. The recommended interval for both of these fluids is 30,000 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first. If you put a lot of strain on your vehicle by doing a lot of towing or drive on steep, hilly, mountainous roads, it would be recommended to replace the fluid every 15,000 miles or 2 years, which ever comes first.

Parts used in this video:
- 1/4" ID Clear Vinyl Tubing - https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hoses-tubing/vinyl-tubing/sioux-chief-clear-vinyl-tubing/900-01103c00101/p-1444442679066-c-8584.htm?missingVariation=true
- 60mL Catheter Tip Syringe - https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=60ml+syringe+catheter+tip&_sacat=0&LH_PrefLoc=1&_sop=15
- 2x 20mm Crush Washers for Transfer Case - 94109-20000
- 1x 20mm (94109-20000) & 1x 18mm (90471-PX4-000) Crush Washer for Transfer Case
- 3 quarts of Acura DPSF/Honda Dual Pump II fluid (same fluid, different packaging) - https://www.ebay.com/itm/354084691431
- 1 Quart of Gear Oil
- BEST - Amsoil Severe Gear 75W-90 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/354084691431
- Budget - Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lube LS 75W-90 - https://amzn.to/3WN7dHg
- Acura/Honda Hypoid Gear Oil 75W-85

Gear Lube Comparison Study - https://shop-banks.s3.amazonaws.com/products_data/diff_covers/gear-oil-comparison.pdf

Rear Differential Drain and Fill Plug Torque Spec - 35ft.lbs
Transfer Case Drain and Fill Plug Torque Spec - 33ft.lbs

0:00 Introduction
1:00 Purchasing Parts
2:50 Purchasing Fluids
10:10 Fluid Replacement Intervals
11:48 Park Vehicle on Level Surface

REAR DIFFERENTIAL
12:22 Loosen Fill Plug
13:38 Drain Rear Differential Fluid
14:42 Clean Magnetic Drain Plug & Replace Crush Washer
14:57 Torque Drain Plug to 35ft.lbs
15:04 Fill Rear Differential Fluid
18:15 Torque Fill Plug to 35ft.lbs

TRANSFER CASE
18:21 Loosen Drain & Fill Plug, then Torque to 33ft.lbs
19:38 Warm up the Transfer Case
20:03 Drain Transfer Case Fluid
21:05 Install Drain Plug with New Crush Washer - Torque to 33ft.lbs
21:22 Fill Transfer Case Fluid
23:15 Install Fill Plug with New Crush Washer - Torque to 33ft.lbs
23:22 Conclusion