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Old May 15, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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what diff fluid lessons noise and doesnt break down
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Old May 15, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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I use the factory blend and have no problems. Why change?
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Old May 15, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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My builder, DTE, used Redline 75/140
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Old May 15, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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i was thinking of switching in case there's another brand that protects diff better and helps with the whining noise.
what about using 75/140 on stock diff?
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Old May 15, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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I have used GM then Royal Purple then Amsoil. The Amsoil was the best for quietness and less grabby.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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In my boosted C5 I used Royal Purple, stocker GM works for me
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Old May 16, 2012 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by VET4LES
I use the factory blend and have no problems. Why change?
Rear-end chatter from the factory has been a HUGE problem...many threads on this board about it. Switching to a performance oil has cured the noises for many board members.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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I used Mobil-1 LS. Exactly two quarts. $10/Qt at Discount Auto. No chirping as a result even though many others have said that was not the case.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Toney
Rear-end chatter from the factory has been a HUGE problem...many threads on this board about it. Switching to a performance oil has cured the noises for many board members.
And GM seemed to have finally after 40 years found the solution. The new GM fluid seems to have permanently cured that issue.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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Another Redline 75-140 DTE differential user. Changed yearly too as recommended by the builder.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 09:16 AM
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I changed the lube to Mobil, didn't help much. Then changed to Amsoil, noise gone!
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Old May 16, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by VET4LES
I use the factory blend and have no problems.
Originally Posted by FortMorganAl
And GM seemed to have finally after 40 years found the solution. The new GM fluid seems to have permanently cured that issue.
I just ordered 3 bottles (GS manual tranny takes more, due to the cooler) of Dexron LS because I read it's 100% synthetic, not a blend. Which one is it? Just curious. Thx.
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Originally Posted by ldfult
I changed the lube to Mobil, didn't help much. Then changed to Amsoil, noise gone!
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Old May 16, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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Four years and 18,600 miles on my 09 Z06 and still have the factory fill in the differential. Absolutely no problems, no chatter, etc so I'm leaving it alone.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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Amsoil plus Slip Additive
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Old May 16, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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I changed mine with as per the service bulletin. No more noise. Don't expect to ever change it again.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Though a little dated now, most of the above options were included in this AMSOIL commissioned study. Many may consider this a biased study, but even if you discount AMSOIL in the study, the results between all the others is educational:
AMSOIL Gear Lube “White Paper” (2 MB pdf file)

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AMSOIL Severe Gear Extreme Pressure Synthetic 75w90 (Product Code SVGQT)
AMSOIL Slip-Lock Differential Additive (Product Code ADATB)

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Old May 17, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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So far so good on factory GM lube.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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I finally changed mine at 36,500 miles using the GM fluid. Never any problems or noises...just routine maintenance. My car was built after the debut of the latest fluid.
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Old May 18, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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I can't believe the GM fluid is winning out. That stuff, along with the limited slip additive costs a small fortune. Royal Purple is way cheaper, readily available and already has the additive in it.
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