rear end fluid change after Eaton?
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rear end fluid change after Eaton?
I had an Eaton posi installed a few thousand miles ago, and just realised that I might have needed to change the fluid after 500 miles or so.....or is this only neccessary when changing gears as well? I re-used the factory 3.73's and conventional 10w-30 (I think) and a bottle of friction modifier.
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Yes, 80/90 Mineral-Based gear oil is correct. 4oz. Limited-Slip additive (friction modifier) is required for the 8.5/8.6 10-bolt.
Absolutely never use synthetic with an Eaton Posi. You have it right.
I changed my fluid after the first 500 miles. It was clean. I also followed the break-in procedure like it meant life or death. The best arguement for opening it after the first 500 is to check contact and look for signs of trouble, before they become expensive.
Absolutely never use synthetic with an Eaton Posi. You have it right.
I changed my fluid after the first 500 miles. It was clean. I also followed the break-in procedure like it meant life or death. The best arguement for opening it after the first 500 is to check contact and look for signs of trouble, before they become expensive.
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Thanks for the info James, I wasn't sure if there was any specific break in for just the posi, but I was easy on it for at least 500 miles.
I used the gasket that came with the install kit from Randy's Ring and Pinion...and no leaking as far as I can tell, although I haven't been under there in quite a while.
I used the gasket that came with the install kit from Randy's Ring and Pinion...and no leaking as far as I can tell, although I haven't been under there in quite a while.
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