2004 Land Rover Discovery Rear differential

2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
60,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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JACOBLEROY
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If rear differential is low on fluid can it cause it to break? (gear stripping, and parts fracturing)
Mar 5, 2009 at 7:01 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Absolutely. The diff's only hold so much oil to keep all the bearings lubed and the gears cool.If it gets low it can damage gears and bearings
Mar 5, 2009 at 7:49 AM
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