2020 front diff

[Zacfrd]

I have a 2020 lt trail boss. I was going to change front diff fluid so I drove around a bit first. When I went to get front cover off it was very warm mor like hot. I’m guessing it shouldn’t be. Didn’t change oil going to bring to dealer but thought I should see what others think about how warm it should ever get.

[silveradosid]

if you drove it around in 4 wheel drive and depending on outside temp it would easily get to 150 to 200 degrees

[Gangly]

Its gonna heat up quite a bit through use, its normal.

[Zacfrd]

I didn’t have 4 wheel on and it was a 20 mile trip

[JimCost2014]

They make a 2WD Trail Boss?

[newdude]

11 hours ago, Zacfrd said:

I have a 2020 lt trail boss. I was going to change front diff fluid so I drove around a bit first. When I went to get front cover off it was very warm mor like hot. I’m guessing it shouldn’t be. Didn’t change oil going to bring to dealer but thought I should see what others think about how warm it should ever get.

 

 

Normal.  You drove it.  Driving generates heat in the diffs, transfer case, trans, engine, etc.

 

Not sure why you'd think it wouldn't be?    

Edited July 12, 2022 by newdude

[txab]

Normal. There is FRICTION between the meshing gears, heat will be generated. C'mon man!

[Zacfrd]

I know but 4K d would need to be on right? Also I guess it’s hotter than I would expect. Like I almost can’t touch it

[Zacfrd]

4 wheel drive sorry. Anyone know what temp is should run I can put a reading on it.

[Steve-2019]

8 minutes ago, Zacfrd said:

4 wheel drive sorry. Anyone know what temp is should run I can put a reading on it.

 

It's OK, if not you have a warranty to take care of it.