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Old 10-31-2007, 04:03 AM
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ANYWAYS, my 1.8 open diff. is welded. What type of fluid should I use?
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I'd go with oil.
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Seriously, any good 75-90. You still need to lubricate the ring and pinion. I'd stay with Redline.
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lol. thanks. I didn't wanna call it oil because it seems to start a debate on whether its oil or not.
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