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Gear Oil For Differential

Started by Roy Jensen, May 17, 2005, 09:40:47 PM

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Roy Jensen

May 17, 2005, 09:40:47 PM
I just checked the oil in my Clippers differential and found the fluid to be a red color with the consistincy of gear oil.  Does this mean they use like GL6 or some kind of weired  lubricant or should I be using standard 90wt gear oil?

jwreding

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May 18, 2005, 12:37:25 AM
Since yours is a Chevy I assume you have a Dana 70 or 80 rear, and if it doesn't have a limited slip then it should take regular gear oil.

Rodney

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May 18, 2005, 05:50:12 AM
Hi Roy,
I would guess that what is in your rear axel could be a synthic or blend grear oil. I recently changed the rear axel and my clipper and used Red Line {brand name} gear oil. this was a 90 wt blend oil which is red in color. I like to use synthic oils as much as possibe and if I feel rich that day as they are more expensive that 90 WT.
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Rodney

Roy Jensen

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May 18, 2005, 02:11:34 PM
All,
   Thanks for the tips.  I don't think I have a posi type rear end so my hunch is that it is synthetic oil.
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