The Hypoid Additive is called for in ALL dodges with limited slip
differentials..... there are however certain manufacturers of gear oil that
premix it. When looking for what to buy it should say on the bottle "Certified
for use in posi-trac of limited slip rear ends" or somethign similar to that if
it is already in there.
Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> Mine doesn't call for any type of additive either...just 75w90 (or
> equivalent). Did they change something in the newer Daks? Even the shop
> who changed out the gears didn't add any...they stated that it wasn't called
> for on my Dak.
>
> Hmmmmmm.....
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Mike Klinke
> Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2000 10:23 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: LSD Oil Change Questions
>
> The common wisdom in the mechanical circles I've frequented say that if you
> use a GL-5 synthetic, Mobil 1 for example, then the friction modifier isn't
> necessary. I ran a LSD in a Dana 35c rear axle on my Jeep using only Mobil 1
> and it worked just fine. Does the manual really say to use both?
>
> The friction modifier is available at the dealers here locally in Dallas.
>
> Regards, Mike Klinke
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Henry Hagemeier <jhhagemeier@Msn.com>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: Sunday, May 21, 2000 9:31 AM
> Subject: DML: LSD Oil Change Questions
>
> >HI all,
> >I need to change the oil in my Dakota's rear axle. The manual calls for
> >75W-90 Multipurpose GL-5 and Mopar Hypoid Gear Oil Additive Friction
> >Modifier.
> >
> >My questions are... What is a good brand for the GL-5 and the Hypoid
> >Friction Modifier? Also, what ratio should I mix them at?
> >
> >I was also surprised to find that the filler hole plug is just a rubber
> plug
> >and not a threaded hole. It is a 2000 Dak with the 4.7.
> >
> >
> >Thanks for the help.
> >
> >Henry Hagemeier
> >San Antonio
> >
> >
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