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Old 05-13-2010, 08:26 AM   #1
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differential lube

I want to service the front and rear differentials what do I need whats the best oil? This will be towing very little, 95% of the time it will be just driving around town.
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Old 05-13-2010, 08:48 AM   #2
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Re: differential lube

synthetic is worth the extra money

i use either royal purple or mobil one in evertything
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Old 05-13-2010, 09:47 AM   #3
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Re: differential lube

I also prefer synthetic, currently using Mobil-1 75W-90 in both diffs and the T-case. I have used Redline in other vehicles. Can't say which is 'best', I think any name-brand GL-5 is probably up to the task.
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