To add limited slip additive or not ??
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Bought some 75w-90 rear diff oil for my G86. It says it has the additive in it. I have been reading on the SS boards they put additive in with the gear oil. Should I double dip and add additive in with the oil even though it says it has it already??
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Chango wrote: Should I double dip and add additive in with the oil even though it says it has it already??
Double dip for sure. I know some guys use Royal Purples version but we had a failure after servicing which we all know could be just the nature of the beast. But We always added even when containers stated Friction Modifier Included. After That. 8 bucks or 250+? Just my opinion.
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Could run Dexron LS 75-90, that certainly doesn't need any additive
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DustinC1989 wrote:Could run Dexron LS 75-90, that certainly doesn't need any additive
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The SS limited slip is different than our G80 locker. I use Mobil 1 that has the LS additive in it already, and it can't cause harm. But paying money to add more when the utility isn't there for the G80? No purpose.
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The Roadie wrote:The SS limited slip is different than our G80 locker. I use Mobil 1 that has the LS additive in it already, and it can't cause harm. But paying money to add more when the utility isn't there for the G80? No purpose.
I guess I should have put that I am talking about the SS rear.
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I have the Saab 8.6 with the G86 in my TB.
I just used the Mobile1 with the LS additive and it sounds fine, nothing out of the ordinary.
I might have only 100 miles or so on it though.
I just used the Mobile1 with the LS additive and it sounds fine, nothing out of the ordinary.
I might have only 100 miles or so on it though.
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So many members doing so many projects....declining number of brain cells to process them.....Chango wrote:I guess I should have put that I am talking about the SS rear.
If you're putting in the SS axle, you should also be changing out the LS to a locker while you're in there. At least I would be.
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The Roadie wrote:So many members doing so many projects....declining number of brain cells to process them.....Chango wrote:I guess I should have put that I am talking about the SS rear.
If you're putting in the SS axle, you should also be changing out the LS to a locker while you're in there. At least I would be.
I am putting in the SS axle...ls will have to work for now. Moneys tight, will use that locker money to rebuild the front diff I got with bad bearings.
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The Dexron LS is the factory fill for the SS axle, or just add extra friction modifier. Personally, I'm not a fan of additives and tend to stick with factory fill on special applications like that
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