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Chief_Airborne 04-01-2013 07:47 AM

Gear oil...
 
So, I've read a couple of write-ups and I've read what's in the manual...I've seen 75W-140, 75W-90 and the manual says 80W-90. I plan on using Royal Purple...what weight should I go with?

afpilot82 04-01-2013 08:42 AM

I've been running Royal Purple 75W-90 for a couple years now, no issues.

augichef 04-01-2013 08:42 AM

When i changed mine i went with 75W90 Valvoline Synthetic Gear Oil. I just followed these instructions: Project-JK.com - Jeep JK Wrangler Resource » Jeep JK Wrangler Maintenance Differential Fluid Change Write-Up

Easy enough..
Augi:beer:

ronjenx 04-01-2013 08:52 AM


Originally Posted by Chief_Airborne (Post 3498488)
So, I've read a couple of write-ups and I've read what's in the manual...I've seen 75W-140, 75W-90 and the manual says 80W-90. I plan on using Royal Purple...what weight should I go with?

75W-90 and 80W-90 are close enough to be interchangeable. Use it in the front; and in the rear if you don't tow a lot.
Use 75W-140 synthetic in the rear if you tow a lot.

Jeek.OlllllllO 04-01-2013 08:54 AM

That's what I did with eddies write up

Scooter Scott 04-01-2013 08:57 AM

Save yourself the money and just get dino fluid. RP is so friggan expensive any no real benefit. If you wheel at all, you should be checking/changing the fluid often and RP is expensive to do often.

MTNBKR 04-01-2013 09:25 AM

After having my 4:88's installed I actually use Lucas 75-140 in front and rear. Do some towing,but not a huge ammount. No issues at all. I use RP 5w-30 in my engine without any issues at all.

Chief_Airborne 04-01-2013 09:40 AM

Thanks, everybody!!

AaronOB 04-01-2013 10:15 AM

I found Amsoil at the show in Moab and after doing some research on there gear oil that is the route I will be taking. Recommended at 100,000 miles or 2 years, I would say thats pretty good.

Scooter Scott 04-01-2013 10:17 AM

I don't care about any oil manufacturers recommendation. You should be changing your gear oil often if you wheel. If you are a mall crawler, sure go for it. But proper maintenance and knowing what is going on with your rig is crucial. And if you aren't touching something for that long that should be a part of regular maintenance, well...best of luck to you.


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