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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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Talking Lube... what do you use?

So this weekend I am changing out my differential fluids, both front and rear, and I was curious what everyone is running for oil? I was leaning towards the Pennzoil Synthetic, but I cant find the stuff anywhere... Anyways, any input is appreciated!
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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thought you didn't believe in synths...

as for me... Valvoline Platinum Full Synth 5W-20, 5 quarts and 1 quart of Marvel Mystery Oil
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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astroglide!!
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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I just changed My Diff fluids with Royal Purple. I found it pretty cheap at Auto Zone.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Frenchy
thought you didn't believe in synths...

as for me... Valvoline Platinum Full Synth 5W-20, 5 quarts and 1 quart of Marvel Mystery Oil
Differential man differential! You know the front and rear axles It specifically calls out synthetic oil...75W-90 Front and 75W-140 Rear.


Originally Posted by paul05dak
astroglide!!
Nice Paul... lol

Originally Posted by R.O.B.
I just changed My Diff fluids with Royal Purple. I found it pretty cheap at Auto Zone.
I believe thats what I am going to be using, not sure yet, I think they only carry the one weight though...

I wanted the Pennzoil Synthetic Gear Lube but no one carries it and the one hook up I have can only get it for $250 a case which I could do but I dont wanna store that much oil...

Originally Posted by ericemery
KY his and hers is supposed to be pretty sweet... ROFLMAO


Mobil 1 right now, switching to amsoil next I think.
I have heard similiar stories on the KY, but I have also heard sometimes the **** gets waaaay to hot...lol

I thought you were running Royal Purple...
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Amsoil all the way for mine.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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man I SOOOOOOO didn't read ANY of this post before I wrote...

My bad.

Both my diffs have AMSOil in them...
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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lol billy noone wants to konw what kinda lube you use



i have always just used the mopar fluids in them (of course i havnt been on the hook to pay for it either)
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Royal Purple in my diffs.
Did you get the job done Bolt? How much gunk did you have attached to the magnets? Front is a pain huh?
 
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