How to check front differential fluid

2001 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
250,000 MILES • 1.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOYCE SNYDER
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I would like to know how to check the front differential fluid on my vehicle. I was told it was leaking and I want to keep tabs on the fluid. Can you help me?
Jan 26, 2018 at 4:47 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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I do not get you model coming up on my data base, not showing a 1.6 for that model. can you recheck that it is not a typo or advise the VIN so i can do a search? it is that some of these transmissions have independent differential oil check and some are integral with the transmission. i just need to know exactly what you have to advise correctly.
Jan 26, 2018 at 8:59 PM
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KHLOW2008
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To check the differential fluid, you need to remove the oil filler plug. Fluid is filled up to the level of the plug.
Jan 26, 2018 at 9:04 PM