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Ruckus46Gt

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I'm getting my gears installed on monday and am going to use amisol gear oil. What weight do i need and how much of it?
 

LouisianaZJ

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75W-140 I believe, there should be a tag on the diff stating the proper lube
 

lwkauble

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LouisianaZJ said:
75W-140 I believe, there should be a tag on the diff stating the proper lube
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Don't forget the friction modifier! I don't care if it says you don't need it, trust me, you do. go without it and you'll see why.
 

Dark Knight GT

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Well, I've got some Amsoil 75w-90 for my rear differential change. Now, this makes me wonder if I should get some 75w-140 or not.
 

lwkauble

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Dark Knight GT said:
Well, I've got some Amsoil 75w-90 for my rear differential change. Now, this makes me wonder if I should get some 75w-140 or not.
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no, you'ew fine with the 75- 90
 

Dark Knight GT

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lwkauble said:
no, you'ew fine with the 75- 90
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Is there really a big difference between the two anyway ? Sorry guys, not meaning to hijack the thread or anything.
 

lwkauble

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Dark Knight GT said:
Is there really a big difference between the two anyway ? Sorry guys, not meaning to hijack the thread or anything.
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140 is way heavy
 

LouisianaZJ

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like I said, use whatever is specified on your diff cover
 

Hammer1999Gt

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I just put 75 W 90 amsoil in my rear end and friction modifier also. Including what I got all over myself and the floor I used 2qts and 4oz of modifier. by the way refilling the reaend is a PITA
 
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make it easy on yourself. Goto Lowes or Home Depot and get a 2 foot section of clear tube you can put over the top of the bottle and in the dif
 
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