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Feb 28, 2005 | 09:06 PM

mr.terry84

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rear diff oil capacity

what is the oil capacity on my stock '84 diff? If it matters, i have an automatic transmission. thanks in advance.

Feb 28, 2005 | 09:16 PM

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My unit takes 2 23 oz units of gm lube and 1 bottle of additive to fill. I usually use 2 additives though.

Feb 28, 2005 | 09:21 PM

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My unit takes 2 23 oz units of gm lube and 1 bottle of additive to fill. I usually use 2 additives though.

Why two additives?

Feb 28, 2005 | 09:36 PM

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Recommened 2 units by Gordon Killebrew.

Feb 28, 2005 | 11:37 PM

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My '95 manual states 1.5 qts. and makes no mention of any difference for 6 speed or A4 cars.

Mar 1, 2005 | 05:29 PM

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My '95 manual states 1.5 qts. and makes no mention of any difference for 6 speed or A4 cars.

I'm changing mine Wed. Two bottles of additive, have to think about this one. Did Gordon give any reason?

Mar 2, 2005 | 09:13 PM

mr.terry84

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would i still need additive if i use redline oil?

Mar 2, 2005 | 11:07 PM

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would i still need additive if i use redline oil?

I have redline in mine, didn't put in any lim. slip additive (Redline already has it in) and have not had any problems at all.

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Mar 2, 2005 | 11:09 PM

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V's Vette.what weight oil do you use in the diff?? and how many??

Mar 2, 2005 | 11:18 PM

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"V's Vette.what weight oil do you use in the diff?? and how many??"

If I remember right, it was 75-90, and it took about 1 3/4 qt's to refill.

Mar 3, 2005 | 12:27 AM

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the stuff i bought says it is equal to 75-140, redline light weight shockproof. i havent put it in yet, between rain and work i cant seem to find the time. hopefully this will eliminate that howling noise when i make turns. thanks for all of your input guys big help.