which gear oil?

96birdlt1
05-18-2004, 02:11 PM
Which is the best gear oil to use in an A4 with fresh 3.73's (just broken in)?

Thanks

Joe

tnthub
05-18-2004, 02:16 PM
If you have an Auburn differential, regular gear oil is what you want. Synthetic is too slippery:

From Auburn's site...

2.) What kind of oil should be used with an Auburn differential?

It is important when installing Auburn differentials that a high quality, non-synthetic 80w90 GL-5 oil, treated with GM or Ford limited-slip additive (also known as friction modifier) be used. Three ounces of additive will treat one quart of oil.

I have an Eaton in my Moser 12 bolt. They also require non-synthetic conventional gear oil.

96birdlt1
05-18-2004, 02:38 PM
It is a SLP differential, I believe.

tnthub
05-18-2004, 03:08 PM
SLP nameplates other peoples products. Call SLP or check on their website for an FAQ.