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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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i have a strange 12 bolt with an lpw cover (if that matters) and i am going to change the fluid but i am unsure of what fluid to use and how much if someone could let me know that would be great

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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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2 quarts of 85W-140 and don't forget the GM Limited Slip Additive.
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really only two quarts cool
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really only two quarts cool thank you
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make sure you dont over fill it!! i made the mistake of putting too much in and it leaked out of the pinion seal and got **** all over the rear of my car. make sure you dont use synthetic oil either
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Is it ok to use synthetic in a 10-bolt?
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2 quarts of 80 w90.
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