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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 10:56 PM
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8.8 rear end fluid
Manual says synthetic 75-140 thing is that stuffs spendy, can I just use 80w90 or should I just buy it. ( facts only )
 
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Manual says synthetic 75-140
Well I guess that settles it.
 
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My Sterling 10.25 rear takes 80w90 per the manual and I even called the dealership to double check. Interesting the difference in weight and synthetic
 
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80 w90 will work just fine they claim the synthetic will help your gas milage
 
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$42 a gallon for the correct stuff on Amazon (Lucas synthetic). I would do that:

Lucas 10122 75/140 Synthetic Gear Oil - 1 Gallon : Amazon.com : Automotive Lucas 10122 75/140 Synthetic Gear Oil - 1 Gallon : Amazon.com : Automotive
 
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