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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Can anyone tell me what's the best rear end fluid for the Moser 12 bolt rear ends? I'm using my car as a everdyay driven vehicle and it has 3.73 gears in the rear end. Any suggestions?
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Use AMSOIL 75w-90 and AMSOIL limited slip additive. The Moser 12 bolt will thank you.

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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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I use Valvoline 80w140 NON-SYNTHETIC in all mine. Works well.

If you've got the money, Amsoil is the best there is. Valvoline is a great second choice IMO.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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DO NOT put Synthetic in that rear end. It will make so much noise you'll hate it. I made this mistake and went back to dino-oil soon after in my Camaro.

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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimmyz
DO NOT put Synthetic in that rear end. I will make so much noise you'll hate it. I made this mistake and went back to dino-oil soon after in my Camaro.
we do agree on something

step away from the synthetic
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Got AMSOIL in my Moser 12 bolt . NO NOISE! Maybe there is something else wrong with your rearend.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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I can't remember the URL but Moser states somewhere they do not recommend synthetic fluids in their 12-bolts.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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Thank you fellas, really appreciate your thoughts on everything!!!
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