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Old May 17, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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what rearend fluid do I need?

My car has a rear from a 2000 trans am. It has 3.73's and the limited slip or whatever. I am changing the fluid and installing a TA cover. What fluid do I need? Do I need any additives or anything since it's limited slip?
Old May 17, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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Re: what rearend fluid do I need?

some 90 wt gear fluid with a bottle of GM limited slip additive.

You must use the additive with the limited slip.
Old May 17, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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Re: what rearend fluid do I need?

I used Mobil 1, 75w-90 with gm additive.
Old May 19, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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Re: what rearend fluid do I need?

I used Wolfs Head oil with Kendall additive, and have had no problems.
Old May 20, 2005 | 01:10 AM
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Re: what rearend fluid do I need?

lucas oil with gm addative.
Old May 20, 2005 | 03:17 AM
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Re: what rearend fluid do I need?

I agree, the Lucas oil & GM additive works the best for the money.
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