what kind of lubricants do you use
08-18-2010, 04:05 PM
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Its sold MLM, multi level marketing. You know kinda like Amway.
They also sell vitamins and fertilizer...
http://www.altrumonline.com/altrumne...wsJuly2010.pdf
http://www.amsoil.com/fertilizer.aspx
They also sell vitamins and fertilizer...
http://www.altrumonline.com/altrumne...wsJuly2010.pdf
http://www.amsoil.com/fertilizer.aspx
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08-18-2010, 07:34 PM
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Eaten and GM say no additive in a truck G80 diffenterial. The truck uses a locking diff while cars use a limited slip. They both use the RPO G80.
From GM...
***Important: Installing any friction modifier causes the clutch pack in the locking differential to slip and miss engagement. A fluid flush can often remove debris that is a contributor to clutch chatter. Adding friction modifier additive can cause a loss of locking differential functionality***
From GM...
***Important: Installing any friction modifier causes the clutch pack in the locking differential to slip and miss engagement. A fluid flush can often remove debris that is a contributor to clutch chatter. Adding friction modifier additive can cause a loss of locking differential functionality***
08-18-2010, 07:59 PM
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Just for your info..this is from Eaten
"From Mr. Ralph Holmquist of Eaton, the maker of the locking differential:
"The maintenance schedule for the rear axle was developed by American Axle &
Manufacturing and GM truck based on multiple tests. The Eaton locker does
not require additional maintenance nor does it add heat to the lube. The
lube will darken due to the carbon wear on the clutch surfaces, much the
same as a disc brake pad & rotor. This does not damage axle components such
as seals or bearings. However, a new axle can produce excessive
temperatures (plus 350 degrees F) due to the ring & pinion breaking in that
will break the lube additives down. Avoid high loads, trailer towing and
high speed extended driving during the initial break in of the vehicle.
After the break in period axle temps will level at a much lower figure.
Lube changes are a good idea because the additives are replenished and
contaminates such as casting sand are eliminated. The axle is filled at the
factory with a synthetic 75w90 GL5 rating made by Texaco under part # 2276.
The GM service # is 12378261. This is the only lube we have done extensive
testing with to insure locker compatibility. The only negative to using one
of these other lubes is an increased potential for clutch chatter. This
really doesn't hurt anything and can be corrected by changing the lube. I
noticed in the latest GM owners manual the term "or equivalent" when
referring to the lube specification. Look for a GL5 rating on the bottle to
make sure the ring & pinion, seals & bearings are protected. Limited slip
additive is not needed."The following information outlines the type of
rear axle lubrication utilized in GM Truck axles.
I. Fluid Type
II. The 1500, 2500 and 3500 GMT 800 Trucks utilize SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant. The GM part number is 12378261 and the specification is 9986115.
08-18-2010, 08:27 PM
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08-18-2010, 08:42 PM
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Iv'e been using AMSOIL for years now.
My dad got into the whole scene for awhile buying an selling it. Now i just go through him when i need some amsoil products. lol
As far as the oil goes, i still use the 7500 mile 5w30 but change at 5-6000 because my highway driving used to be limited.
Trans- dextron
Rearend- GM fluid with no additives
Dad has used the 25,000 mile fluid and filter 2 yrs in a row now on his stock 03 silverado 4.8 he seems to like it okay. He also uses the trans fluid an all that chit.
He did have a problem with some valve sticking while going into second awhile back ago but it was an easy fix. idk if it was because of the fluid or 130k on the truck...
I love amsoil, so does my truck. And all the cars at my house love it too.
I don't like royal purple because it looks like to thin of a consistency.
And i don't have to leave the house to get my oil. lol just order it and get it shipped straight to the house. or if its a big order go pick it up at the warehouse in arlington.
My dad got into the whole scene for awhile buying an selling it. Now i just go through him when i need some amsoil products. lol
As far as the oil goes, i still use the 7500 mile 5w30 but change at 5-6000 because my highway driving used to be limited.
Trans- dextron
Rearend- GM fluid with no additives
Dad has used the 25,000 mile fluid and filter 2 yrs in a row now on his stock 03 silverado 4.8 he seems to like it okay. He also uses the trans fluid an all that chit.
He did have a problem with some valve sticking while going into second awhile back ago but it was an easy fix. idk if it was because of the fluid or 130k on the truck...
I love amsoil, so does my truck. And all the cars at my house love it too.
I don't like royal purple because it looks like to thin of a consistency.
And i don't have to leave the house to get my oil. lol just order it and get it shipped straight to the house. or if its a big order go pick it up at the warehouse in arlington.
08-19-2010, 11:51 AM
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I use Amsoil or Mobil1 in the engine, with either Amsoil or Mobil1 filters. Trans gets regular ol' DexIII as per FLT's instructions, and synthetic Mobil1 75w-90 in the front and rear diffs. GM AutoTrakII fluid in the transfer case of course. If you search the Internal Engine Section for a thread of mine called "My Amsoil Experiment", you'll find some info about when I ran Amsoil 5w-30 and Amsoil EA filters in both my mom's and ex-wife's Toyotas for a year, then had an oil analysis done. The analysis was pretty decent, but with an excessive amaount of dirt (I guess that a year in New Jersey will do that lol). BTW, after I ran the oil and filter in their cars for a year, I found out that Amsoil changed their tune about the one year oil filter interval for Toyota's only, and recommended changing the filter at the normal interval It's about a year later though and both cars are still ticking 
It's about a year later though and both cars are still ticking
