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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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differential fluid?

my differential gasket seems to be failing and i need to find out what differential oil to use until i can get the time to change the gasket

which oil do i use?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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75w-something gear oil works. If you have LS add a few oz of friction modifier ifn its empty.

If this is stock, virgin, unmolested truck there may be no gasket at all - just a bead of RTV that dried up
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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75w-something gear oil works. If you have LS add a few oz of friction modifier ifn its empty.

If this is stock, virgin, unmolested truck there may be no gasket at all - just a bead of RTV that dried up
Good advice. Also check to ensure the breather tube is not blocked.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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thanks i will be puttin more fluid in there and checkin the rear end on wendesday
 
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