Rear-end oil change/site suggestion
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Rear-end oil change/site suggestion
Which oil do you guys use for the rear-end.
I got a chilton's so the how-to should be covered but wouldn't it be great if there was a sticky for "How to service _____?"
Like for engine oil, clutch, tranny, rear end, ac, ect?
I got a chilton's so the how-to should be covered but wouldn't it be great if there was a sticky for "How to service _____?"
Like for engine oil, clutch, tranny, rear end, ac, ect?
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I used the GM recommended 80w90 conventional oil + GM LSD additive for my '98 diff. Seems to work fine so I stick with it.
For your '00 rear, GM manual calls for 75w90 synthetic with GM LSD additive.
For your '00 rear, GM manual calls for 75w90 synthetic with GM LSD additive.
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I don't think you need lsd additive with a 2000 if it has a torsen diff. I have done it with and without, because nobody knew for sure. The manual say to use it. I don't, but do use mobil 1 synth. 75w-90.
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I would use it. It's only like $7 at a dealership. Wouldn't it be better to play it safe the first time then have to do it twice and use even more oil?
I used Redline 75w90 if I'm remembering correctly. I know it was definately Redline synthetic.
I used Redline 75w90 if I'm remembering correctly. I know it was definately Redline synthetic.
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I used 75w90 from castorl that i found in good supply at my nearest auto store, worked fine. I also put in some of that additive and had no gear whine (very little before the change).