What lub for Dana 60?

[TomWelsh]

I just received my MAG-HYTEC cover for the front differential and would like to use some remaining qts of amsoil 75-140 for lubrication. Is this too wide a range since the shop manual calls for 80W-90. Both are rated API GL 5.

 

[Sled Puller]

The 140 is too thick for the front.

I doubt it will hurt anything, but it will make excess heat that you don't need.

 

[24V-DSL]

Gene...

Would Amsoil 2000 75-90w be OK? I have a half case left over from the rear diff. Truck has less than 100 miles in 4 wheel after almost 33K.



thanks.....

 

[Sled Puller]

Absolutely! I am biased, but that would be my 1 st choice.



One note;

Amsoil claims it lasts much. much longer than regular lube. It does.



BUT, In Pennsylvania, we have a moisture problem, I change once a year regardless of mileage. At one year it looks like new lube. First time I ran it, I went two years, it was starting to look nasty, no abnormal wear, but I just did not like the looks of it.



I suppose in Texas it could last virtually forever. Consider your climate.



I am due for a front cover, tell us what they are like.



Gene

 

[John]

My front cover should be here any day now...



I'm poised and ready with my Amsoil Series 2000 75W-140 (I'm currently using Series 2000 75W-90 in the front differential).



PS: the Amsoil Series 2000 75W-140 is NOT too thick for the front differential.

 

[Shooter]

I use Mobil 1 75- 80/90. easy to get, any auto parts house. 5 - 6 bucks a qt.

 

[24V-DSL]

Gene...

Thanks for the reply and other helpful info... .



There's a pic of the new Mag-hytec on Piers' site www.piersdiesel.com