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  • Start date Start date Feb 17, 2012

Dennis Christensen

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Question for everyone I'm putting 410 gears in my mustang tonight the rear differential cover says. 75w140 only but local stores didn't have it so I got Royal Purple 85w140 will that be ok or cause problems thanks everyone!
 

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need synthetic additive
 

BurningRubber

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85 will be fine but as stated, you'll need to add friction modifier unless the gear oil already contains it. It should clearly say so if it does.
 

Bad Sheep

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If I remeber correctly Royal Purple already has the friction modifier in it.
 
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