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im pretty sure its 75w90 but not sure

how many bottles? which oil is recommended?
and even if the gear oil has friction modifier in it, is it a good idea to put a extra 4oz bottle of friction modifier?

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I used about 2.5 bottles of mobil1 75w90 synth last time I had to fill one of mine.

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Aren't we supposed to (most people do)use automatic tranny fluid?

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Originally posted by RODRIGUEZ:
Aren't we supposed to (most people do)use automatic tranny fluid?

In the transmission yes, but not in the rear end.

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Originally posted by SPTVENM:
im pretty sure its 75w90 but not sure

how many bottles? which oil is recommended?
and even if the gear oil has friction modifier in it, is it a good idea to put a extra 4oz bottle of friction modifier?

it take like 2 quarts.. get some amsoil amd get there friction modifier... also are you going to do it your self???
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Originally posted by Venom:
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Originally posted by SPTVENM:
im pretty sure its 75w90 but not sure

how many bottles? which oil is recommended?
and even if the gear oil has friction modifier in it, is it a good idea to put a extra 4oz bottle of friction modifier?

it take like 2 quarts.. get some amsoil amd get there friction modifier... also are you going to do it your self???
no im not mechanically inclined lol

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http://www.facebook.com/aop.fresno?ref=ts&fref=ts
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102 fast intake
Trick flow heads
T rex cam

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Originally posted by SPTVENM:
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Originally posted by Venom:
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Originally posted by SPTVENM:
im pretty sure its 75w90 but not sure

how many bottles? which oil is recommended?
and even if the gear oil has friction modifier in it, is it a good idea to put a extra 4oz bottle of friction modifier?

it take like 2 quarts.. get some amsoil amd get there friction modifier... also are you going to do it your self???
no im not mechanically inclined lol
lol is not that hard, its just like doing an oil change. which gear oil r you going to use?? (brand)anywho good luck [patriot]
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