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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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Gear fluid change

Well I'm planning on doing my transfer case and rear diff fluids today. I searched and guys like to use OEM stuff and Redline. I was wondering if Mobil 1 is ok to use too since it meets the GL-5 specs.
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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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here we go again...
oh man...use a search..

use whatever you want that meats the requirements...

I strongly suggest to use OEM lsd gear oil for rear diff and TC...so easy to do ...
the Tranny i just used the GM syncromesh from lancershop...no probss
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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 03SilvaEvo
Well I'm planning on doing my transfer case and rear diff fluids today. I searched and guys like to use OEM stuff and Redline. I was wondering if Mobil 1 is ok to use too since it meets the GL-5 specs.
Transaxle - 3 qts of Penz Synchromesh
Transfercase - 0.58 qts of RedLine "heavyduty"
Rear Diff- 0.58 qts of M1 full syn


Use nothing else!!!
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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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Since I only had Mobil 1 gear oil I only changed the rear diff. That was too easy! But damn that gear oil stinks!

When you say .58 quarts exactly how many ounces would that come out to? I'm guessing 18 oz. since thats a little over a half qt. right?
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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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tuners recommend only using OEM fluid in the diffs.
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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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Do not use Mobil 1 in the TC. OK for rear diff
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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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where is the differ. oil plug at?
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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Use Mitsu Diaqueen in the TC. As recommended by Jon from TRE, the Mitsu Transmission Specialist
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