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Differential Oil Replacement on Nissan Patrol

Model: Nissan Patrol - Years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
Part: Differential

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Replacing the differential oil on a Nissan Patrol. Let's see how to replace the oil. Position your car on a column lift and raise it to a comfortable height for the replacement.

Unscrew the bolt located under the differential using a socket spanner. Once the bolt is removed, let the fluid drain into a container.

Prepare to screw the bolt back onto the transmission with the spanner, then clean everything with a cloth. Unscrew the oil fill bolt and top up with the appropriate fluid.

Lower the car and test the operation of the Nissan Patrol.


Updated on 21 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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