[Fot] Diff lube

[Steven Belfer]

It’s a good idea to use a different color lube in the gearbox from the diff.  That way you can see what’s leakin’ 

~Steve


> On Aug 14, 2019, at 1:06 PM, kkjjk--- via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Thanks to all for your responses.  I appreciate it!-- Jay
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> From: Robert Lang <robertlangtr6 at yahoo.com>
> To: fot <fot at autox.team.net>; kkjjk <kkjjk at aol.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Fot] Diff lube
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> Hi - if you are running a Quaife, the Redline should be okay. The only reason it would not be okay would be if you were still running the stock differential center section which has brass / bronze (aka "yellow metal") parts. The shockproof stuff is API GL5 and that will eat the yellow metal. But the Quaife internals are all steel, so GL5 should not be a problem.
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> As a point of reference and pertaining to the question, I've been mostly using Mobil 1 75w140. I would also recommend using the higher numbered oil 75w-140 vs 75w-90 because the differential runs very hot and I think the 75w-90 would be working out of temp range.
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> Regards,
> Bob Lang
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> On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 2:45:05 PM EDT, kkjjk--- via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> To all FOT guys (and gals)-  Can you tell me what type of rear diff lube you are using with a Quaife LSD set up?-  Otherwise stock GT6 rear.  I was using Redline Light Weight Shockproof oil but I have heard that's not good.   Thanks!- Jay De Pol
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