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Gear box and diff share the same oil, so check the gear box level.
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Fill with gear lube, not atf

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Pull the cover to drain - replace cover w/ new gasket and fill with gear lube, not ATF.
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Repair before so i know what

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PS: Has anyone tackled this repair before so I know what to expect.
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Replace cover w/ new gasket

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Pull the cover to drain - replace cover w/ new gasket and fill with gear lube, not ATF.
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Gear box and diff share the same oil, so check the gear box level.
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Fill with gear lube, not atf

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Pull the cover to drain - replace cover w/ new gasket and fill with gear lube, not ATF.
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PS: Has anyone tackled this repair before so I know what to expect.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have a 2000 Boxster S with a small leak around my right output axle at the case, maybe. I want to check and add fluid and I assume it is going to be under the car. Just did the brakes when I saw the oil residue next to the inner boot. So, I what do I look for. JB :ah: PS: Has anyone tackled this repair before so I know what to expect.

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Gear box and diff share the same oil, so check the gear box level.

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Manual or TipS? The TipS does NOT share it's fluid with the diff/final drive, nor does it have a drain plug, though it has a fill. Pull the cover to drain - replace cover w/ new gasket and fill with gear lube, not ATF.

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