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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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Best Differential Fluid?

Can someone please point me to the best differential oil in your opinion? i was looking at Amsoil (forget the weight, i believe 75w-140?). i will be replacing both front and rear, how much do i need? thanks!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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Any full synthetic 75w-140 for the rear, just under 4 quarts. 75 or 80w-140 in front, about 3 quarts.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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well if under warranty you can't use the amsoil. you need a full syn and if you have a ls you need the additive. find some connoco synthetic gear lube its the same as the motorcraft oil but half the price or royal purple. www.karlracing.com
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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well if under warranty you can't use the amsoil. you need a full syn and if you have a ls you need the additive. find some connoco synthetic gear lube its the same as the motorcraft oil but half the price or royal purple. www.karlracing.com
I agree, stay as far away as you can from Amsoil!!! What's important is the correct additive for limited slip.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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Amsoil will claim that their fluid already has the additive mixed in. Bull. Buy your fluid from a reputable manufacturer.
 
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Originally Posted by Bob Ayers
I agree, stay as far away as you can from Amsoil!!! What's important is the correct additive for limited slip.
i was going to say that also stay away form amsoil. it seems ach time amsoil is brought up the thread goes downhill really quick and the thread is closed.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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i am watching this one already, as that is what happens every time. it starts a war.
 
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