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Old 10-05-2007, 09:14 AM
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what diff fluid should I pick up for my 7" rear with rx7 clutch lsd
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1> it needs to be correct for application
2> I have to be able to pick it up today/tomorrow AM
3> it' cant cost like eleventybillion dollars
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Buy an MSPNP Pro, you'll feel better.
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I always thourght for those LSDs you just found something with out friction modifiers...
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if you get something w/o friction modifiers you have to then add them in. I think both GM and Ford offer friction modifier.
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I can get Redline 75W90 Gear Oil with Limited-Slip Differential Friction-Modifier
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/ite...p?T1=RL7590+01
$11/qt
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I thought the friction modifiers screw the clutch surfaces up. Or am i getting confused with motorcycles?
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looks like a typical 80w90 is reccomended.
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Call your local auto store, my local Pep Boys carries Royal Purple 75W90 (not sure if it's the friction modifiers added one though, if you need them) for ~$9 and no shipping.
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sweet, Royal Purple will work, plus I get a small discount at pep boys AND they'll deliver
next hustler-esq question: how much do I need?
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Originally Posted by Ben
sweet, Royal Purple will work, plus I get a small discount at pep boys AND they'll deliver
next hustler-esq question: how much do I need?
two of them, the big ones.
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mmm... my owner's manual says .65 Liter for my 1.6 diff. Can't see a 1.8 diff being that much bigger
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mmm... my owner's manual says .65 Liter for my 1.6 diff. Can't see a 1.8 diff being that much bigger
are they overnighted from japan.
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whatever,
ordered a 1 qt bottle of the Royal Purple 75W90

Thanks Tom
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Originally Posted by Ben
whatever,
ordered a 1 qt bottle of the Royal Purple 75W90

Thanks Tom
more than you can afford, pal.
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wtf are you talking about.

one, you hardly need any diff fluid. two, you're spitting out nonsense.
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He's way too fast and way too furious for us

Got my name on the head rest- read it and weep
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wtf are you talking about.

one, you hardly need any diff fluid. two, you're spitting out nonsense.
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seriously, you're about to get gagged in about 2 minutes.
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I use Royal Purple In all my vehicles diffs. and so far it's worked flawlessly. I believe Royal Purple also has the friction modifier in it. It's funny, I have 6 quarts or Royal Purple sitting in my garage right now. I'm going to change the front and rear diff oil in my 86 trooper one day.
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what fluid for a new kaaz lsd? use the supplied kaaz fluid for the break-in or should i break it in with some cheap fluid and put in the kaaz fluid afterwards?
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Originally Posted by Ben
sweet, Royal Purple will work, plus I get a small discount at pep boys AND they'll deliver
next hustler-esq question: how much do I need?
Fluid capacity for a 1.8L diff is 1 liter but I can never get more than 0.8-0.9 liters before it starts coming out the overfill hole and yes, the car is level.
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