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Motorjesse · « **on:** Mar 17, 2008, 12:16:08 AM »

Hey, this may be a stupid question- sorry

I drive a 91' yota pickup with a detroit locker, I work at a quick lube and we put this "locking differential additive" into dodges with factory lockers, do I need this for my rear diff? can I just put in 75-90?

jimbo74 · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 17, 2008, 12:19:43 AM »

that additive is for limited slip differentials and is for the clutch packs. you don't need it with a locker. it is usually referred to as friction modifier

personally, i would run some type of synthetic fluid in the diffs, just better in general -- but regular gear oil is fine

Motorjesse · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 17, 2008, 01:34:18 AM »

Thanks for the infomation.

Huhwhye · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 17, 2008, 08:51:43 PM »

yeah, for some reason mfg's like to call limited slips lockers. I know GM has with their trucks. I guess locker sounds cooler.

COToy91 · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 17, 2008, 11:44:50 PM »

I work at a grease monkey and it is always fun trying to explain to a customer the difference, they get so defensive saying its a full time locker. lol cracks me up

Toymin8r · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 18, 2008, 03:20:54 AM »

No special additive but with a full time locker I would use 85-140 weight gear lube to handle the additional heat.

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