Rear differential/rear end oil

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Asked by NY124Diesel May 16, 2012 at 03:34 PM about the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4 Dr STD 4WD Crew Cab SB HD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

What is the proper oil for rear end?  Do you need to add an additive?

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just about any gear oil will work good 75w-90 it doesnt have to be synthetic.

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My front diff didn't like regular gear oil (chatter when backing up). I switched to Lucas 75W-90 synthetic and it was nice and smooth.

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i use lucas or at truck stops they have oil call power punch that has always worked good for me

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Just talked with the dealer about my Silverado 2500 2014 LT. Front and Rear Differential receives 75-90 Synthetic The Transfer Case gets Dex VI.

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What about this oil number 75-140 full synthetic is it work with gmc sierra 2500 hd or no

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The liwui moly said for my truck 75-140 becuase here the weather is very very hot in summer

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What type of gear oil to use on a 1994 chevy 3500 dually rear end?

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If you are towing in a desert cliamate lots of heat. Watch banks power you tube videos on rear differentials-they have answers you are seeking.

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Banks power videos explain heat build up during highway speeds and answer viscosity questions. Banks favors amsoil and includes it when you buy their diff cover.

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Watch amsoil diff fluid change FOR 2008 chev duramax HD 2500.

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Just passing along-dealer recpmmended lubricants are designed to get you just past the warranty period. Then YOU pay for repair worn put partsuse premium synthetics for longevity

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Banks does NOT include Amsoil with diff. cover it is an addition charge if you want it. I went with Chevron Delo 75w90 Syn-Gear XDM.

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