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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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Default Rear diff oil.
What is the recommended type for a 99 TA ? (stock)
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Should be 80W90 I believe, plus 4 oz. limited slip additive.
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actually 75w90 is whats recommended, and the limited slip additive is more important for the limited slip the torsen really doesent need it but wont hurt if its used
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75-90 with a tube of limited slip additive.
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FWIW, my manual says to use 80W90, I don't know if it makes a huge difference or not.
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Originally Posted by Formula413
FWIW, my manual says to use 80W90, I don't know if it makes a huge difference or not.
don't mind him,he has a "tornado thing" listed as a mod
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An airfoil is not a "tornado thing". It's an actual mod that only applies to LT1s. Or did you know that and you're just being a smart
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Originally Posted by Formula413
An airfoil is not a "tornado thing". It's an actual mod that only applies to LT1s. Or did you know that and you're just being a smart
wups,didn't mean to quote you,I'm talking about ae13291's sig. And yes i know what the airfoil is
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