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Which Differential Fluid?

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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Default Which Differential Fluid?

I am installing 4.88s and ARB covers and thought this would be a good time to use the best differential fluid. Any suggestions?
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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I use Royal Purple....the synthetic stuff cost more but its worth it in the long run.

Chuck
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Valvoline.

Read: http://www.valvoline.com/carcare/art...cid=2&scccid=2
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Rotella 80w-90 gear oil...
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Royal Purple front and rear for me (ARB in the rear)
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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i use royal purple whenever i can but have used mobil 1 as well.
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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Currently using Mobile 1 synth.

This is an interesting read (consider the source though):

ht tp://www.amsoil.com/lit/g2457.pdf

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