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How much gear oil do i need for an axle swap?

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Hey guys, how much gear oil do i need to purchase to refill the diff when i am through? Thanks!

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Add until it comes out the fill hole. Don't forget friction modifier.
 

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3.75 pints of gear oil plus 4oz of friction modifer.
 
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I just did mine and it took 2 liters of gear oil and 1 friction modifier. I believe the manual says 2.25 liters.
 

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Just had gears in mine and they put 2 quarts of Amsoil and one friction modifier.
 
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Thanks a lot for the help guys, i already have the friction modifier coming from summit with the axles, but didnt order gear oil because i wasnt sure how much it would take, i will just pick up some mobil 1 from pep boys and call it a day. Thanks a lot!!
 
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