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Old 11-19-2004, 05:41 PM
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what is the best gear oil for a 12 bolt moser with an eaton posi 4.10
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Old 11-19-2004, 06:08 PM
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80w-90 non synthetic. you need to search next time man. make sure you get the limited slip additive too.
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If you're going to beat up on your rear axle, real dinasoar gear oil is the way to go.....my opinion, from experience. WJ
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use 85 140
gets rid of the whine..i use two bootles of additive
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what brand did u use
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a guy whos been building rears for years near me said lucas is great stuff.



ill take his word for it.
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lucas......... but what is the weight
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what does anyone know about lucas gear oil 85 140
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I use 80W-90 in my Moser 12 bolt. I think I used Valvoline.
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Moser recommends 80-90 NON synthetic
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speed inc recomeends 85-140... in all fbdoy reareends(10bolt or 12 bolt)
thats what i use btw
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so what does any body know about lucas gear oil ?
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I called Strange yesterday, they said non synthetic 80-90 weight. I don't know why not 85-140 --->thicker viscosity, more protection, cooler temps...
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