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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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What's the best differential oil to use in the 1970 BB 3.55 rear end 4 speed, and is the additive beneficial.

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The additive is mandatory unless you use a brand of Gear Lube that already has it in (i.e. Royal Purple). Any good quality gear oil will be fine. My personal preference is Mobil 1, but everyone has their fav.
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make sure it says for limited slip differentials
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80/90 weight gear oil and one 4 oz bottle of GM posi lube.
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I use vavoline for limited slip and add a bottle of gm posi additive
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80/90 weight gear oil and one 4 oz bottle of GM posi lube.
used the same here
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QUOTE=72ragtop;1575912592]used the same here[/QUOTE]

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