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8.8 Gear Oil

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89llx

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Will full synthetic rear end oil make the posi clutch slip?
 

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I'm running Royal Purple Max-Gear synthetic in my 8.8 with 3.73s without issues.
 

OneWheelPeel

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Same here and no problems.
 

Mustang5L5

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No

You need to have your rear end rebuilt.

On and on Ford's, it's "Traction-Lok" Posi is a GM term. Both are limited slip differentials.
 
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