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Rear End Lubrication

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Getting FRPP 3:73 gears installed next weekend. Should I go with royal purple, Red Line, Or Mobile 1 synthetic??? Opinions please!
 
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shoul not really make a diffrence, just make sure its 80w90 weight, also dont forget the little bottle of friction modifier.
 

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I'd say Mobil 1, because it is the easiest to find in stores and is cheaper than the other two. Still good quality.
 

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I'd go with cheap conventional stuff during the break-in. Then after that, swap out that fluid and run your favorite synthetic.
 
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