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Le Mans Master
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From: Communist Colorado
Drifting
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From: MA
Good reminder.
Best are the lube pumps that are made for outboard engine lower units and can be found in WalMart made by Attwood. No leaking.
I have now changed my rear-differential twice in 30,000 miles as I got my car with 32,505 on the clock and now have almost 66,000 miles. I'll probably do it at my next oil change for which I'll probably be due in about 2,000 miles as my DIC is down to 24%.
Best are the lube pumps that are made for outboard engine lower units and can be found in WalMart made by Attwood. No leaking.
I have now changed my rear-differential twice in 30,000 miles as I got my car with 32,505 on the clock and now have almost 66,000 miles. I'll probably do it at my next oil change for which I'll probably be due in about 2,000 miles as my DIC is down to 24%.
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Race Director
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From: Lake Mary Florida
I'll look at Wally world next time I'm there. I threw the one I got from advanced auto in the garbage.
Sorry Toque I couldn't remember your name when I first typed the post, but I did have the link correct.
Sorry Toque I couldn't remember your name when I first typed the post, but I did have the link correct.
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
I just hoped it helped you out in doing it yourself and not paying a shop to do it. There not growing money on trees anymore...
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From: Belleville Il
Did it just after I got it with 55k. Have put about 30K since,,so it might be a good idea to change again!! I used RP then,,probably will again. To BenC5,,,with RP,,,you don't need additives,,,it's already in there!!
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From: King George VA
Appreciate those using AMSOIL.
For those interested, here is the product I recommend (and use in my 02 Z06):
AMSOIL Severe Gear Extreme Pressure Synthetic 75w90 (Product Code SVGQT)
Note: This product comes with friction modifier already in it and extra modifier is rarely needed to prevent diff chatter in a C5 (not so for the C6). However, some chose to pick up a tube of the Slip Lock Additive and either keep it handy if diff chatter does occur, or add in a few ounces to ensure there is no diff chatter. I run mine without extra additive.
AMSOIL Slip-Lock Differential Additive (Product Code ADATB)
And the pump mentioned above for the DIYer:
AMSOIL Hand Pump (Product Code G2039)
For those interested, here is the product I recommend (and use in my 02 Z06):
AMSOIL Severe Gear Extreme Pressure Synthetic 75w90 (Product Code SVGQT)
Note: This product comes with friction modifier already in it and extra modifier is rarely needed to prevent diff chatter in a C5 (not so for the C6). However, some chose to pick up a tube of the Slip Lock Additive and either keep it handy if diff chatter does occur, or add in a few ounces to ensure there is no diff chatter. I run mine without extra additive.
AMSOIL Slip-Lock Differential Additive (Product Code ADATB)
And the pump mentioned above for the DIYer:
AMSOIL Hand Pump (Product Code G2039)
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Le Mans Master
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Probably should have mentioned that I'm happy to get forum members dealer wholesale pricing, about 25% below retail, via the AMSOIL Preferred Customer Program. Drop me a PM if interested.
Le Mans Master
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From: Communist Colorado
Did mine today... One of the only things I hadn't done yet. I used Royal Purple. I already had a quart in the cabinet, so I only had to buy one. The fluid looked dark and was probably due at 83k miles! Thanks for the reminder.
