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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Fresno ca
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What kind of gear oil for differential??
I have a leak on my differential on my 71 c10 half ton. I'm gonna get around to switching out the gasket does anyone know what weight gear oil I would need and how much??
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Altoona Iowa
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Re: What kind of gear oil for differential??
if you want to go with the best...go Royal Purple, but its pricey. gonna be 90 weight and take like 3 quarts if I remember right
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Whidbey Island, Washington
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Re: What kind of gear oil for differential??
No need for a gasket either... Just some black RTV on clean surfaces. I haven't used a diff cover gasket in over 20 years.
Gary
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Fresno ca
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Re: What kind of gear oil for differential??
Got it! Thanks guys!!
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