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Old May 16, 2023 | 10:42 AM
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Does my 2009 FWD RX350 have both a Transaxle and a Differential? I am planning to change the oils.
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Old May 16, 2023 | 10:53 AM
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The front diff is in the transaxle and shares the fluid (WS) with it. No gear oil is used on the FWDs.
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Old May 16, 2023 | 11:37 AM
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Oh really. Did not know that. I bought 2 qts of Royal Purple thinking I will need 1 qt each in Transaxle and Differential.
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Old May 17, 2023 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by hugo2648
Oh really. Did not know that. I bought 2 qts of Royal Purple thinking I will need 1 qt each in Transaxle and Differential.
Basically like all fwd vechiles.....aka transaxle= all in one, vs if you had a awd= transmission, transfer case & a rear diff......
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