Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: Open to LSD diff conversion, need advice on fluids!!

From: Jon Smith (fast4x4@bellsouth.net)
Date: Sat Mar 25 2000 - 07:34:31 EST


I've learned one thing from dealerships/manufactorers... they're damn
greedy. If Mobil 1 says there oil doesn't need it, and I don't have
chatter, I'm not gonna spend money on it... Ma Mopar will always tell you
to go buy their stuff, many alterior motives they have ;-)

> Uh, you may be in for a little Preventive maintenance here Jon, go buy
some
> Hypoid friction mod. oil, and dump it in the rear, quick!! Chrysler
> recommends it!
>
> __________________________________
> Matt -- Mechanicsville, VA Y2K-HEMI
> `00 Sport Plus 4.7L 5spd. 9 1/4 3.92 LSD
> RC 2x4 Homemade intake & K&N open element,
> Traction Bars, Spring clamps
> BEST 1/4 14.80 @ 90.97 MPH
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jon Smith [mailto:fast4x4@bellsouth.net]
> Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 2:09 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: Open to LSD diff conversion, need advice on
> fluids!!
>
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> > I was under the impression that you still needed to add the friction
> > modifier. How did you arrive at the conclusion that you don't?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > -Curt
> >
> Back of the bottle says hypoid gear oil, unless I'm mistaken, the hypoid
> designates the friction modifier?? I've been running it with my LSD for a
> year now without any noticeable shuddering... If someone knows this to
not
> be true, please speak up soon!!
>
> Jon Smith
>



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