Best differential oil to use?
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Safety Car
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From: Plano TX
Best differential oil to use?
Should I use GM's brand plus an additive or is there a better alternative to use without having to use an additive. I've read that if you use the GM brand you have to use an additive. WTF?.. I have not had any problems with my differential so far. I'm scared it will leak if I start jacking with it. Yeah I know It has to be done though. Has anyone tried a sealer with a diff oil change? Is there such a product?
Just Passin' Thru
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From: Diboll TX
Originally Posted by David426
Should I use GM's brand plus an additive or is there a better alternative to use without having to use an additive. I've read that if you use the GM brand you have to use an additive. WTF?.. I have not had any problems with my differential so far. I'm scared it will leak if I start jacking with it. Yeah I know It has to be done though. Has anyone tried a sealer with a diff oil change? Is there such a product?
Pro
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From: SW Missouri
I just changed the Diff. oil last weekend. I went with Mobil 1 synth. 75w-90 and limited slip add. Going to check the 6 speed tomorrow. After I go out for a Saturday morning tire burn of course. We are all clear here. Zip tied and loving it! 
Instructor
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From: Knoxville TN
As you can see, people are brand specific. We all have what we think works the best and stay loyal to that brand.
You wont go wrong using an oil that needs an additive or one that doesnt. Just make sure you know what "your" choice of oil is going to need.
Good luck
You wont go wrong using an oil that needs an additive or one that doesnt. Just make sure you know what "your" choice of oil is going to need.
Good luck
Race Director
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
When it comes to oil for my car... I only use Brands that I trust. the bigger the company, the deeper the pockets... the happier I am.
So its Mobil/Exxon (one organization)
or Shell/QuakerState/Pennzoil (one organization)
for me....
So its Mobil/Exxon (one organization)
or Shell/QuakerState/Pennzoil (one organization)
for me....
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I just put in Royal Purple on Thursday night (thanks for the help Chris!!!) and ive had no problems at all. Im happy with it. I had about 61k on the clock before I changed it out. The fluid in there from before (factory) was still doing very good...didnt need to change it afterall..o well, doesnt hurt..
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
Originally Posted by Mudlizard
As you can see, people are brand specific. We all have what we think works the best and stay loyal to that brand.
You wont go wrong using an oil that needs an additive or one that doesnt. Just make sure you know what "your" choice of oil is going to need.
Good luck
You wont go wrong using an oil that needs an additive or one that doesnt. Just make sure you know what "your" choice of oil is going to need.
Good luck
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