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rear diff oil?

Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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ive already decided to use amsoil gear fluid but which one?

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/svg.aspx

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http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/fgr.aspx

my conditions for driving are mainly stop and go and we do get cold weather almost half of the year. so which one? thanks!
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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LE1605 from ricks2k.com!
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by RollerBoy,Jul 30 2008, 07:56 AM
LE1605 from ricks2k.com!
LE is NOT recommended for cold climates, as it is very thick. The oil journals show that it is a bad match. While it is good for other climates and FI cars especially, it is wrong here.

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To the OP....I'm not sure of the variety of Amsoil to use, however the 2nd option seems to be for big-rigs. I love the service interval period of 500k miles - yowza!! Just hang on and somone will pipe in on their Amsoil diff fluid experience. I'll see what I can find in the archives.

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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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Redline 75w90 Gear Oil is what I use

whatever they use at the dealership is fine too. You won't feel much of a difference on the street anyway
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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MOBIL 1 75w-90 FTW
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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MOBIL 1 75w-90 Works well and you can get it anywere............
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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The best AMSOIL gear oil you can use in the differential is SVT 75W-110. It will work well for you in the extreme cold (I don't know why anyone would drive a roadster in the extreme cold), and be perfect in hot summers too.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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I was using mobil 1 75w90 with no problems. I am switching to redline in a couple days but really shouldn't make much of a difference in the diff. You will not notice any difference.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Hockey,Jul 30 2008, 08:13 AM
LE is NOT recommended for cold climates, as it is very thick. The oil journals show that it is a bad match. While it is good for other climates and FI cars especially, it is wrong here.

AND

To the OP....I'm not sure of the variety of Amsoil to use, however the 2nd option seems to be for big-rigs. I love the service interval period of 500k miles - yowza!! Just hang on and somone will pipe in on their Amsoil diff fluid experience. I'll see what I can find in the archives.

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YO hockey,

what is considered cold climates, under 70?
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by TKim103,Jul 30 2008, 11:29 AM

whatever they use at the dealership is fine too.
as long as it's not Dual Pump fluid
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