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Old 09-08-2013, 12:39 PM
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going to service the front diff and add aftermarket diff cover. What oil to use and should I use an additive as well?
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75w-90 (I use 85w-140 because I run lockers) and no additives, unless you have a limited slip locker.
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thanks for the info
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And use a big name like royal purple or Mobil 1.
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For what it's worth the higher end/synthetic oils usually include the limited slip additive.
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