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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: vonkamp on July 30, 2008, 10:52:43 AM

Title: Differential/xmission lube question
Post by: vonkamp on July 30, 2008, 10:52:43 AM

My diff is leaking so I'm going to replace the gasket & bushing. Whats everybody using for lube? Pelican sells Swepco for lots of $$$. Is it worth it?

While I'm asking questions, Is there any differential mount that is better than others? I was just going to order the Corteco brand from Pelican.

Title: Differential/xmission lube question
Post by: EN318isPDX on July 30, 2008, 11:27:11 AM

Quote from: vonkamp;54042

My diff is leaking so I'm going to replace the gasket & bushing. Whats everybody using for lube? Pelican sells Swepco for lots of $$$. Is it worth it?

While I'm asking questions, Is there any differential mount that is better than others? I was just going to order the Corteco brand from Pelican.

I used the high performance redline gear oil and it works great.. mine leaks out the rear output. I paid ~10 dollars for it.

Title: Differential/xmission lube question
Post by: rob_e30 on July 30, 2008, 05:33:11 PM

Royal Purple 75/140 Limited Slip.

Title: Differential/xmission lube question
Post by: szed03 on August 08, 2008, 12:16:01 AM

Royal Purple for me as well.  Synchromax in the trans. and 75w90 in the diff. Smooth as smooth can be.