What type of fluid should I use ine the front differential on a 2006 F-150.

Asked by Kevin Jan 10, 2013 at 08:26 PM about the 2006 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew Styleside LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The owner's manual and all auto part stores say use 80w-90.  But the parts guys and the ford dealership say its supposed to be 75w-140.  Which should I use?

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I think both would be OK but I would go with the dealership recommendation. They should be more aware of recent changes than a parts store clerk.

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the rear should be 75-140 the front takes 80-90

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both will work fine but 75-140 is more expensive its synthetic. parts guy wants to make more money. owners manual is more reliable than someone who gets paid commission.

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Read the tag on the axle is the best info, if the tag reads specific Synthetic stick with it. 75- 140 for sure for the rear axle.

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