Since we were at Inline Performance getting some suspension work done to our '71 Road Runner, we decided to install a drain-plug in the differential housing while the car was on the lift.

Depending on the design of your differential, this can be a very messy or a very tidy job. Some differentials have a drain plug; others require you to remove the housing cover. In either case ...

When it comes to changing the differential fluid, there are two types of differentials. The first, and the easier to change, has a fill plug at the top and a drain plug at the bottom. The second ...

Another plus is if the differential has a drain plug. (Note: The fill plug is usually located about halfway up the side of the case, but the drain plug would be near the bottom.) If it doesn’t ...

The drain plug is a real upgrade over the stock cover which has to be completely removed to change the differential's oil. But, the Mag-Hytec's real party trick is its tough, industrial appearance.

When you're done with the 500-mile break in, Fenske says you should check your differential oil for excess metal. This can be made easier by using a magnetic drain plug, which will collect any ...

Some vehicles have a drain plug on the bottom of the differential, making fluid changes simple and straight-forward. Others require the differential cover be removed to drain the oil; in this case ...

Last week, I said this about draining fluids from cars: A lot of cars make fluid changes easier by having fluid drain plugs on their engine oil and transmission pans or differential housings.

(A fact shown clearly by the remains of broken teeth accumulated on the magnetic differential drain plug.) Thanks to the design of the GM HD differential, the replacement/upgrade process was ...

Most drain plugs or bolts that you’ll encounter on any car or motorcycle are hexagonal. Those that aren’t tend to have a star-shaped indentation for a Torx bit. But if you find yourself ...

Since we were at Inline Performance getting some suspension work done to our '71 Road Runner, we decided to install a drain-plug in the differential housing while the car was on the lift.