Differential oil & additives

[TheRudeDog]

I know that the Redline doesn't require any additive for the LSD. Are you adding any or running the Redline straight out of the bottle? Thanks again!!

 

[R.L.K.]

I know that the Redline doesn't require any additive for the LSD. Are you adding any or running the Redline straight out of the bottle? Thanks again!!

I didn't add any to my 14 Anti-spin Differential aka LSD. Just the Redline .

I drove to a parking lot and did about 10 R/H & L/H full lock tight turns to verify no chatter . All was good .

Hope this helps!

 

[TSINND]

Amsoil is another good choice. No extra additives needed.

 

[TheRudeDog]

I'm running Amsoil Signature for my engine but my understanding is that their differential oil requires an additive for the LSD (unless they have a new oil).

 

[Hemi395]

^^^I was under this impression as well...

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[Burla]

Your dif will tell you if it needs an additive, if it starts to shudder then you add, if it doesn't shudder then you don't.

 

[Kap1]

I have 50k on my 2013 4x4 truck and never changed differential oil. What's the recommended change interval?

 

[R.L.K.]

I have 50k on my 2013 4x4 truck and never changed differential oil. What's the recommended change interval?

I'd have to look at the owners manual , don't quote me but I believe it was 30-40 k , your probably fine , but if I were you I'd go ahead and do both diffs , transfer case and xsmn now . This way you know you have all new fluids @ 50k ....

 

[R.L.K.]

Here's a link to when I did my rear diff .
Hope this helps sombody out !


https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=84221&share_fid=17770&share_type=t

Differential oil change

 

[kevperro]

I just ordered the Amsoil SEVERE GEAR 75W-140 for my 4x2 RAM 1500. I'm being a little **** and will do the first diff change at about 15,000 miles. The manual states 30,000 miles for "severe service".

If you are a member over at Bob's Pablo will hook you up for pricing that isn't much more than the Walmart SuperTech 75W-140. That is a no-brainer.

 

[Hemi395]

I just ordered the Amsoil SEVERE GEAR 75W-140 for my 4x2 RAM 1500. I'm being a little **** and will do the first diff change at about 15,000 miles. The manual states 30,000 miles for "severe service".

If you are a member over at Bob's Pablo will hook you up for pricing that isn't much more than the Walmart SuperTech 75W-140. That is a no-brainer.

Nothing wrong with doing it early. It's always good to get that break in wear metals out early...

 

[kevperro]

I think I'll pull the cover. They don't have the gasket on Rock Auto so I guess I'll run by the dealer.

Thanks for the write-up.... useful information in terms of hex nut size.

 

[SyN]

Nothing wrong with doing it early. It's always good to get that break in wear metals out early...

Especially important for those that have the Anti-Spin/Anti-Slip/Limited-Slip.

Which seem to become more worthless over time. Clean Fresh gear oil will only help prolong the proper function of the unit.

I feel these need to have more frequent service intervals compared to the regular Open Differentials.?

Guys just a short video! Don't skimp on your gear oils if you care about your expensive investment!! I found these videos very interesting! Maybe some of you will as well!

https://youtu.be/S3lrzV1MCtU

I know most of us will never see temps that cold but just temps in the teens and just below zero will drastically change the properties of the gear oil.

https://youtu.be/UnLzm1S0Ly0

https://youtu.be/Sjw7616YI5c

 

[Hemi395]

Great videos! So I'm a bit confused, 75w90 keeps the diff cooler than 75w140? I always thought it was the other way around...

 

[TheRudeDog]

Does anyone know the amount of oil required using a Mag-Hytec? Thanks!

 

[R.L.K.]

Does anyone know the amount of oil required using a Mag-Hytec? Thanks!

I've read 7 qts . For a pan drain .

I'll post a link to my 65RFE thread , there's lots of talk there about the MAG-HYTEC there .

Hope this helps !

Found it , check out this thread .


https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=89546&share_fid=17770&share_type=t

65rfe 4th gen 6 speed auto xsmn .

Hear is a post that mentions fluid capacity with the Mag-Hytec


https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=89546&share_fid=17770&share_type=t

65rfe 4th gen 6 speed auto xsmn .

 

[Hootbro]

I've read 7 qts . For a pan drain .

I'll post a link to my 65RFE thread , there's lots of talk there about the MAG-HYTEC there .

Hope this helps !

Found it , check out this thread .


https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=89546&share_fid=17770&share_type=t

65rfe 4th gen 6 speed auto xsmn .

Hear is a post that mentions fluid capacity with the Mag-Hytec


https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=89546&share_fid=17770&share_type=t

65rfe 4th gen 6 speed auto xsmn .

Unless I missed something, the question was on differentials and not transmissions.

 

[TheRudeDog]

I've read 7 qts . For a pan drain .

I'll post a link to my 65RFE thread , there's lots of talk there about the MAG-HYTEC there .

Hope this helps !

Found it , check out this thread .


https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=89546&share_fid=17770&share_type=t

65rfe 4th gen 6 speed auto xsmn .

Hear is a post that mentions fluid capacity with the Mag-Hytec


https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=89546&share_fid=17770&share_type=t

65rfe 4th gen 6 speed auto xsmn .

Thanks for the reply! However I was referring to the differential.

Regards!

 

[Hemi395]

Most MagHytec diff covers approximately double the fluid capacity of the stock cover

 

[R.L.K.]

Ha ha ! I was on the wrong thread too funny !