rear end fluid
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
From: Albuquerque, NM
rear end fluid
Fluid is slowly leaking from the rear diff cover. I am going to pulll it today and check it out. Is it a gasket or RTV? Any suggestions for fluids other than the recommended 75w-140 synthetic?
As always thanks for the info!
As always thanks for the info!
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
From: Kiln, MS.
I just got 4.56 gears put in and the shop was grumping about the cost of the synthetic gear oil. Because it calls for synthetic and synthetic only. I guess that cost was left out and I bet the next gear install price will go up because of the synthetic only.
RIS
RIS
More Turbo
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 688
Likes: 3
From: Fairbanks, AK
If you have a limited slip rear diff, you will have to add a friction modifier to the new oil at refill. The Ford recommended products in the owner's manual are specifically for the rear end and may have it added, aftermarket brands may not.
Last edited by Twin Tritons; Apr 25, 2004 at 12:02 PM.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
From: Albuquerque, NM
Thanks, I knew about the friction modifier. I just stopped by Autozone and Checker to get some gear oil and the Mobil 1 was between $12-$15 a quart!!!
I'll be stopping by Wally World later to see how much it is there.
They had Coastal synthetic also for a better price. Coastal has always scared me though. Gas station brand. Yikes.
I'll be stopping by Wally World later to see how much it is there.
They had Coastal synthetic also for a better price. Coastal has always scared me though. Gas station brand. Yikes.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
From: Los Lunas, NM
Originally Posted by Twin Tritons
If you have a limited slip rear diff, you will have to add a friction modifier to the new oil at refill. The Ford recommended products in the owner's manual are specifically for the rear end and may have it added, aftermarket brands may not.
Junior User
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
From: Anaheim USA
Rear end fluid
You might try Royle Purple Synthetic fluid. Same weight as the factory and you don't need to add friction modifier for the limited slip. I picked up some for about $9.00 a bottle.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FLRob
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
1
Feb 12, 2014 11:37 PM
sncstealth
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
12
Mar 11, 2010 07:53 PM