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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Default Recommend weight for differential

Sorry normally I would search but typing "differential fluid" in the search engine opens an entire encylopedia and I am at work . Don't have the time to search during work hours.

So if someone would be kind enough just tell me what weight, that would be nice.

~Robert
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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Usually one checks their owners manual which like most owners manuals for the past 50 years lists all fluid amounts and recommended specifications.

More details are available in the Factory Service Manual which is available free or for a max of $20 to download in *.pdf format.

The are only 3 common viscosity [weights] for diffs. 75w90 in synthetic is the most common but 75/80/90w140 is quite usable depending on the operating temperature.

At what operating temperature will your diff be operating at peak?
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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The OEM weight is 75w85, although nobody in the aftermarket manufactures this exact weight.
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Q45tech
Usually one checks their owners manual which like most owners manuals for the past 50 years lists all fluid amounts and recommended specifications.

More details are available in the Factory Service Manual which is available free or for a max of $20 to download in *.pdf format.

The are only 3 common viscosity [weights] for diffs. 75w90 in synthetic is the most common but 75/80/90w140 is quite usable depending on the operating temperature.

At what operating temperature will your diff be operating at peak?
Actually what happen to my manual is someone spilled a drink over it so I trashed it . Curious where can you find a factory service manual in .pdf format?

~Robert
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by dmroberson
Thanks I got it from your PM!!!

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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by LaoSiFu
Thanks I got it from your PM!!!

~Robert
No problem. I tried to post it in the thread, but the filters kept censoring it.
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