Back when I change out my diff fluid around 2013 . All gear oil bottle doesn’t say “ contain lsd additive “ now I note mobile 1 and Valvoline say that it contain lsd stuff . So I don’t need buy a small bottle of lsd any more ?
All gear oil come with lsd additive now ?
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Mobil 1™ Syn Gear Lube LS ?
Valvoline SynPower does, but High Performance does not.
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Amsoil Severe Gear doesn't have Limited Slip additive in it, at least the 75w90
Valvoline SynPower does, but High Performance does not.
High Performance Gear Oil - Valvoline™ Global
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Amsoil Severe Gear doesn't have Limited Slip additive in it, at least the 75w90
Yea Mobil 1 or valvoline synpower
Just because those 2 have it, it does not mean all gear oils come with LSD additive
those are 2 most well know name brand of the shelves that easy to get at any local part store, even walmart, those 2 brand i use the most in my life, so im suprise i saw the new label.
I would still add a LSD additive even if the gear oil states it has it anyway.
That is a terrible idea. If there is too much friction modifier you will prevent proper operation of the LSD unit.
Not all Mobil has LS friction modifiers.
Mobil Delvac 1™ Gear Oil 75W-90
Mobil Delvac 1™ Gear Oil 75W-90
It never harmed any of my 9" and 12 bolt posi's in the past. They worked exceptionally well with the added FM.
Just sayin'...............
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Use the least about of friction modifier needed to eliminate chatter.
Just because a gear oil comes with LS additive doesn't mean its enough.
If you don't have an LS, I'd look for a gear oil without it.
Just because a gear oil comes with LS additive doesn't mean its enough.
If you don't have an LS, I'd look for a gear oil without it.
I've been using Quaker State in steel drums for over 20 years and never had to add anything to limited slip differentials.
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Yea depending on your application you may have to add more. My gto diff required 2 or 3 oz of f type FM.
Depends what type of diff you have. A cone type diff requires it as well as some clutch type diffs require FM. A Detroit locker doesnt need it neither does a Wave trac. The best advice is to check your owners manual to verify what type of FM is needed as well as to how much.
I guess I'm lucky then because if it calls for GL-5 it gets the QS.
My 07 F150 has an open rear end and I use Valvoline 75W140 synthetic gear oil in it. It has LS additives and my differential is still going strong with 160K miles.