2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission axle fluids

[hutch]

Thuck has 33000 miles and reading new manuals see that it should be changed. Pull front cover and lube looked about right. Pull back cover and lube look like tom cat p#%@. What ever happened to good old gear lube we used to have in differential. Would think that a truck with trailer tow package would have better lube in from factory. I would recommend every one to change differentials and put in a good lube. I'm going to 80-140 sythetic. Got my exhaust brake Friday . Oo. Ordering gauges monday am. Will be busy next weekend with all the installs. Thanks for the good site to learn all about our trucks. Its opened my eyes to things that should be done and checked. Time to go to work, see you later.

 

[Show Cattle Hotshot]

Hey just wonderin what do u guys recomend if amsoil isnt availible at time it needs changed, leakin rear axle seal (limited slip)







Thanks,



Jared

 

[Jeff Knight]

I'm going to try Royal Purple when it time to change mine. Any brand name gear oil will work. Jeff

 

[jjohn]

Valvoline 75w90 full synthetic

is what I used. $9 a quart, used 6 quarts because I added a mag Hytec for next time. Dana 70 and I don't work it hard.

 

[hutch]

The factory manual for Sch B. is for 80w-140w synthetic. Thats what I put in. Left it outside for the night, bad mistake, poured mighty slow.