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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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i noticed today my rear end is leakin fluid pretty well.. In the morning i think im going to change the fluid and silicone the cover. How much gear oil should i buy and what type?
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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3 quarts of 75-140

And a small bottle of friction modifier. Any brand works really... I always use Motorcraft in mine. Are you sure its leaking from the cover, and not the front seal?
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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prettsure its cover
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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thought it was 2 quarts + friction modifer? ....I'd go with 75w90
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Its goin to take about 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 quarts, and the bottle of modifier is only like an oz, not much
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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I prefer the thinner blend too. 75w90
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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one of those little hose pump deals to get the fluid in the hole makes the job a little easier, but not required. +1 on the 75 or 80w90 for fluid
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