Which rear end oil for towing?

[WAYNE]

Redline synthetic 75w90,$7. 95 a quart from summit racing,free shipping to your door.
I believe the friction modifier was $5. 95, I used one bottle.

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99 QC. Sport,2WD 139"wb. auto,3:54 limited slip,all options except leather. autometer ultralite boost and trans. temp gauges,computech digital EGT moniter, K@N 14" cone filter,275HP. RV injectors,custom 4"exhaust, power edge EZ, DTT VB & TC, mopar performance deep transmission pan, mag hy-tech rear end cover, roll@lock bed cover, plus other cool stuff.

 

[John]

I am absolutely floored! Mike is using a synthetic? What's the world coming to? #ad


[This message has been edited by John (edited 02-07-2001). ]

 

[claymike]

Cooker and Oil Man thank you for your help. Now it makes since to me. I live in the NW and we don't see those kinds of temeratures so maybe for what I need, the LE 607 would be the one to use.

Ok am I to assume that the Dana 80 takes 5 quarts of oil?

Mike

[This message has been edited by claymike (edited 02-07-2001). ]

 

[tlippy]

John in Enum - you are correct. I used the Redline 80/140 WITHOUT NS. I called Redline and asked which oil to use. There was no hesitation or discussion from their engineer.

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99' Quad 4x4 A/T LB 3. 54 30K Miles.
26' Terry w/slide 7500GVWR
"KISS your truck and it will be forever faithful"

 

[MikeR]

John,was that comment aimed at me? Yes,I decided it to go synth. I was going to go Amsoil 5w30 in the engine a while ago,but Steve (jmbrowning) picked me up a full case of Delo... so now I've got 4 gallons of delo left to use up,then I'll go to the Amsoil 5w30. Okay,okay... I'll admit I like the stuff. The truck actually rolls noticeably smoother going down the road,and while this maybe coincidental,my mileage went up 1 mpg (600mi road test).

-Mike

 

[Cooker]

The best place to purchase it is Mag-Hytec,(818) 786-8325.

Be forwarned it is a bit pricey, that's why I asked the question about it's longevity above. But I've finally decided to use it regardless of price. I'm convinced it will provide the best protection in my "pigs".

 

[Cooker]

The best place to purchase it is Mag-Hytec,(818) 786-8325.

Be forwarned it is a bit pricey in comparison to some others, that's why I asked the question about it's longevity above. But I've finally decided to use it regardless of price. I'm convinced it will provide the best protection in my "pigs".

 

[John Berger]

Oilman, you said you would not compare the 9920 to Amsoil. Why not? I am trying to get the specs for the stuff you tout and you may be the only source for the information. Specs such as the 4 Ball wear test, pour point, etc. I tried the website, but can not find the information there. I don't think a side by side comparison is a bad thing, so how about posting some numbers or point me to a place that has them. Thanks.

John

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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 5 spd; 4:10 LSD rear; Mag-Hytec diff. cover; US Gear EGT and Boost gauges. Amsoil foam air filter and synthetics from nose to tail.
Cummins Power, don't leave home without it

 

[Oil Man]

John Berger,
I would love to give you the information that you have asked for, however "I" can only give you the specs for the 9920 from LE and not specs for another company or any tests that have been done for one of our customers. I believe that you are asking for a comparison of LE and another oil company between gear oils. You might want to contact Mag-Hytec at 1-818-786-8325 and ask them if they would like to share the testing that has been done for them at their request. Sorry, my hands have been tied and I must go by the rules. The tests that you might want to ask for are 1. SRV EP max load w/o Seizure in Newtons, 2. 4-ball load wear index and 3. Weld point kg, and 4-ball wear test wear scar,mm results. Since these tests were done for Mag-Hytec they must be the ones to share that info with you.

Kevin

 

[Cooker]

claymike,

yes the spec is 5. 05 quarts for the Dana 80 on a 4x4. I would assume if you throw in 5 and not the extra 1/20 of a quart (less than one ounce), that would be just fine.

I see your in Portland. Just curious what kind of winter tips you do see? And don't forget if you travel to the north in the winter where is may get quite cold, you may want to consider the 9920. If not, no worries.

 

[RobG]

So can somebody post where to order this LE 9920 stuff from?

Rob

 

[John Berger]

Oilman,

I didn't know that. I have the Amsoil specs, I wanted to see the LE specs. If you have the LE specs, that's all I'm looking for. E-mail them to me, if you can or post them here, whatever suits you. Thanks.


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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 5 spd; 4:10 LSD rear; Mag-Hytec diff. cover; US Gear EGT and Boost gauges. Amsoil foam air filter and synthetics from nose to tail.
Cummins Power, don't leave home without it

[This message has been edited by John Berger (edited 02-08-2001). ]

 

[Oil Man]

John, I have emailed the info to you.
Kevin

 

[claymike]

Thank you everyone LE 607 is on its way
Mike

 

[Wiredawg]

Fellow Rammers:

I've been researching for the past two weeks since I ordered and received my Mag-Hytec diff cover. The instruction that came with it recommend the LE607 for heavy duty use and the LE 9920 for colder climates. I read this very thread last night and called Roy at Mag Hytec today. He gave me a very informative and detailed information about LE. He recommended the LE607 for my heavy towing application. The LE607 is on its way.

I guess everyone is a winner no matter what they choose. My next project is engine oil.

Thanks all for the inputs. That's what makes this a great place.

Happy Ramming, Wiredawg



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2000 4X4 SLT QC 8' bed; 6 spd, 3. 54 ; BD exhaust brake and 4" exhaust syst; TST PM2; Airlift Super Duty rear air bags; RS 9000 shocks; pyro/boost gauges in 2 gauge a-pillar mount; back preasure gauge mounted under dash; KN air filter; Brown's Welding brush/grill guard, rear bumper & headache rack; nerf bars and aluminum roll top rear cover, Warn front receiver and Hadley air horns, 20K Reese hitch.

 

[tlippy]

I hate to post this - but am anyway. A week ago I was searching the net for oil information. I stumbled upon a site - here's the type of reporting I despise - but am doing it anyway. The site was run buy a company in the business of doing oil testing. Their report on Amsoil 2000 was that it did well in the 4 ball test because Amsoil loaded their oils with additives specific to making them look good in that particular test. Then shortly thereafter the additive depleated. And Amsoil wa no better or worse tham most other synthetics. The 4 ball test wa just advertizing hype. JMHO

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99' Quad 4x4 A/T LB 3. 54 30K Miles.
26' Terry w/slide 7500GVWR
"KISS your truck and it will be forever faithful"

 

[mikepvg]

There are many gear lubes that have specific Dana Axle Division Approval:
https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum1/HTML/003151.html

#ad

Mike

 

[dresslered]

I filled my Mag-Hytec with the LE-607 and found that I only needed one bottle of friction modifier. I did many figure-eights and received many stares but no binding of the LSD with the single bottle.

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David Dressler
2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, 155 inch WB, HO Cummins (ETH), 6-Speed (DEE), SLT+, 3. 54 LSD, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Heated Leather, Sliding Window, Jacob's E-Brake, Rhino Liner, VDO Vision (pyro, boost, engine + diff. temp. ), Weather Guard Diamond Plate Saddle Box, Tork Lift camper tie-downs, Mag-Hytec, Mopar Tow Hooks, AND functional Halo light!
Bigfoot 3000 10. 11 Slide-in Camper. "Do it in a Dually"

 

[PHaller]

I was running Redlines 85-140 and would see 200 degrees in my dana 70 rear with one of Roys covers. I then switched to LE 607 and one 4 oz bottle of Fords friction modifyer. I now, never exceed 180 degrees even towing heavy. I guess LE oil works as advertised.
-Paul R. Haller-

 

[claymike]

Well the LE 607 is installed, boy is that stuff thick.