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10-02-2006, 11:58 PM
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Changing differential & coolant in 1997 E420?
car - 1997 E420
i'll be doing engine oil, ATF, differential, coolant, cabin filters, air filter and a new wiper. thanks to the fantastic DIY articles on engine oil & ATF changes, those will be fine. But i couldn't find any articles on diff fluid & coolant changes. Are these straightforward? 2 plugs in the differential and a petcock for the coolant? if there are any special precautions i should take plz let me know. what sockets are required to access all the plugs? thanks! 
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10-03-2006, 08:01 AM
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Differential drain & filler plugs are 14mm allen..make sure that you have that socket before you start.
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10-03-2006, 10:33 AM
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diff draining
make sure that you loosen the upper diff drain plug first.they are both tight and if the fill won't loosen you are in trouble.
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10-03-2006, 06:20 PM
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Coolant,
Make sure the engine is cold. Drain through the petcock and open the "radiator" cap to aid in draining. I pre-mix my coolant (50/50) with distilled water.
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