Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Mag Hitech Fill Level vs. leakage feed back

[kscheffler]

I know many of us are running the Mag Hitech differential covers. I run mine at 1/2 the fill level as indicated on the Mag Hitech. I have always been concerned about running them too full after having a seal failure that Dodge claims was from the rear differential running at too high of a level; top of Mag Hitech dip stick. Since this event I have been running at 1/2 the stick depth. I was wondering how you guys that run at full level, front and back differentials, have been experiencing any seal failure issues. Any input would be apprciated... kts

 

[Nate]

I don't see how a seal would fail because you put an extra half a quart or whatever.

 

[kscheffler]

Mine actually takes an extra two quarts over the factory fill level so it is significant. But I think the real issue is that the Mag Hitech level is approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch higher than the factory fill level. But with all that stated I think it is BS also but I was wondering how many are running at the full level with no problems?

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

I've always run all fluids half way between fill and full. Kinda gives you a margin for error. Doing so, I've never encountered problems. But, I can't see how it'd ruin your seals.

 

[kscheffler]

I run mine a 1/2 level also and have not had any problems. But when I originally ran them full is when I had my only problem with the rear seal. I think the seal problem was independent of the fill level and now I am thinking about filling the MagHytec covers to the full mark and I am just trying to obtain feedback on those that do run full if they have any problems; e. g. how full, miles, etc. .

 

[BarryG]

I have been running mine at the full level front and rear for 150k at least maybe longer with no seal issues.