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TK, have u got a chance to ask your dealer onthe transfer case oil?

I am thinking about changing the transfer case fluid of my 08 CX-9. Have you been able to do it on yours? How did you do it?

Sounds good! Pls do take pic when you have a chance. I will take a closer look at the transfer case of my 08 CX-9 too when I jack it up for tire rotation soon. I heard that there was no drain plug in the 08 models, only a fill plug. So the only way to get the fluid out is to suck it out from...

Well, changed the rear diff oil using Mobil 1 LS 75w-90 yesterday. So far so good.

You are correct. I read the same in 08 CX-9 shop manual. The manual even doesn't want you to inspect it, not mention replacing the fluid. But I have to believe that these "maintenance free" parts just mean that they do not need maintenance *within* the warranty. After that? well, it's your...

2008 CX-9. I'm planning to do a drain-and-refill of the brake fluid. Can I just pick up any DOT3 brake fluid at auto part store such as Advance Auto or Autozone, instead of buying it from a dealer? BTW, how often should the brake fluid be replaced? Thanks!

2008 CX-9 AWD. Can Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lubricant LS 75w-140 be used as replacement fluid in the transfer case? Is the "LS" hurting anything?

The Mobil 1 75w-90 that you used for rear diff, does it has "LS" in the name like Mobil1 Synthetic Gear Lubricant LS 75W-90? Is your rear diff a limited-slip diff?

Thanks for your reply Veilside1! I will try the $10 one this time. On the front diff, correct me if I am wrong but my understanding is that the front diff is built into the transmission unit and they share ATF. So if you change ATF, the front diff is taken care of... No? Anyone? User manual...

Hello...new to the forum.. My 2008 CX-9 Touring AWD is due for rear differential oil change. The manual specifies "API Service GL-5 (SAE 80W-90)". Can you recommend any brand name that you have used in this model? I have found Royal Purple 80W90 at Amazon: Royal Purple 11687 HPM Gear Lube...