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Old 03-15-2008, 12:48 PM
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Default what grade of oil for a rear differential?

im installing my gears now and want to know if i can use motorcraft rear lubricant oil the the dealership uses? Or should i use a different grade of oil because of the fact thst they racing gears?
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Old 03-15-2008, 01:08 PM
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Same oil + the additive for the T-Loc.

http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=89&viewfile...IFICATIONS.pdf
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Old 03-15-2008, 04:24 PM
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motorcraft is always great. I use mobil 1 full synthetic, works also. main thing is ignore it if the oil says it already contains friction modifier - you still need to add your own!!
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Old 03-15-2008, 05:31 PM
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"Racing gears" or not, unless you are pushing gobs of power to the wheels, the GRADE of oil you use should not change. 75W90 synthetic w/friction modifier. And by gobs, I mean an 8 sec or less 1/4 mile car. The grade of oil is there to protect the gears against the torque produced. But if your not constantly racing, NO street car needs anything more stout than the above description.
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Old 03-15-2008, 06:02 PM
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75w140 Full Synthetic I suggest Redline and it already has the LS additive in it.
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Do not add extra friction modifier if the oil already has it in it !!
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Old 03-16-2008, 04:43 AM
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well i used motorcraft's 75w-140 rear axle lubricant and additive friction modifier.
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