I bought four gallons of the stuff when NAPA had it on sale. My Nissan specifies changing front and rear every 20k so I knew I would eventually use it all, God willing.
Any reason not to use Valvoline synthetic 75w-90?
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No reason not to use it.
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I have run ST and Valvoline SS. Two of those times successfully re-doing expensive dealer diff oil changes that caused clear problems!
The dealer(s) showed Mobil HD 80W90 on the R.O. materials line item. Two cars; a Subaru and a Nissan.
If true, the bulk was absolutely horrid, destructive stuff in all ways a gear oil should be good. I am guessing a local bulk supplier had some junk GL-5 to unload either knowingly or unknowingly.
In fact I have a squeeze bag of Valvoline hanging around and ready to go on the Wife's rear end - but the drain plug bung is absent on the redesigned rear diff case! Or let's just say it was not in its usual place below the fill at a quick peek under the vehicle.
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Ummmmm
Nope! Don't do it!
Here's the Mega 75w90 Testing thread:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/mega-75w90-testing-thread.378175/
Thank you, that is what I was referencing... the foaming number there looks bad, no?
I was going to buy Pennzoil® Platinum® 75W-90 Gear Oil from Menards for $9.99 before rebate but since my local AAP is closing store and everything is 50% off I am contemplating of buying Valvoline squeeze bag instead of Pennzoil bottle. It goes into 2012 Highlander and 11 MDX; GL-5
Valvoline Flex Fill Transmission & Differential Gear Oil: Full Synthetic 75W-90 - $18.99/2=$9.50
Valvoline Extended Protection Flexfill Full Synthetic Gear Oil SAE 75W-90 - $22.99/2=$11.50
What do the Bobs say?
Valvoline Flex Fill Transmission & Differential Gear Oil: Full Synthetic 75W-90 - $18.99/2=$9.50
Valvoline Extended Protection Flexfill Full Synthetic Gear Oil SAE 75W-90 - $22.99/2=$11.50
What do the Bobs say?
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I have been using it in my fords, and especially the PTU's in my police taurus. It comes out as black and burnt as all the other fluids I have used. I have not had any failures. I have had zero issues using it in the rear differentials as well. It is usually 2 or 3 bucks cheaper than mobil 1 which has also worked well for my personally.
Man, the bags make life way easier. But, Amsoil is close to the same price as Valvoline, so there is a major price difference with the bag. I see no evidence that Valvoline is any better than any other major brands, just really good marketing.
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