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Old 12-09-2013, 07:40 PM
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I am about to do some 60k maintenance. What rear diff oil are most of you using? Is 75w90 sufficient or should I use the Heavier 140w with Fm booster? I read the latter is for M cars with limited slip. Thanks for any input guys.
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75w90 is what everyone seems to be using for non-M, non-LSD equipped cars.
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Stay with the 75W-90.
I was able to snag the OE fluid under a Land Rover part for $9/qt.
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Originally Posted by mlvswoll
I am about to do some 60k maintenance. What rear diff oil are most of you using? Is 75w90 sufficient or should I use the Heavier 140w with Fm booster? I read the latter is for M cars with limited slip. Thanks for any input guys.
I went with Amsoil 75W-90 Severe Service gear oil. It was about $9 per quart IIRC.
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