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Does Royal Purple Max Gear diff fluid require a friction additive?

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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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Does Royal Purple Max Gear diff fluid require a friction additive? I am about to do a fluid change and just wanted to get some info before hand.

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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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I have been running this in my setup for the last 3500 miles and no issues
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Awesome! Away I go to transfer some gear oil. Thanks again!

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I have been running this in my setup for the last 3500 miles and no issues
Same here.
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