oil recommendation for detroit locker

[jgb]

oil recommendation for detroit locker?

 

[I Lean]

The Detroit doesn't care, so use your favorite gear oil.

 

[Tacoma]

... and on that note, you really can't beat synthetics, they just stick to the metal so much better. And don't cake like gear oil.

 

[waynehartwig]

Yes, detroit's like oil

 

[neagtea]

1. Royal Purple
2. Redline
3. Amsoil (I sell it)
4. Swepco
5. Or what ever else you like, I haven't had any problems with Mobile one.

 

[jgb]

Thanks for the replies but I guess I should have specified oil WEIGHT recommendations. That is what I meant. Sorry.

 

[I Lean]

The Detroit still won't care.

 

[SLC97SR5]

85W-140 quiets our Aussies for DDing.

 

[Grim]

how heavy is your rig ? how much H.P. ? you pulling anything with it?
if its a light weight jeep , go 80w90 , dont waste your money on syn, just change it evey year. make sure and change it after you "break in" new parts

 

[jgb]

96 F150, 5.0 L engine

Pull trailer with 850 lb buggy

 

[Grim]

85w140.......your putting a locker in your tow vehicle?

 

[jgb]

Most times when I am trailering the buggy I am off road. I do tow the buggy to Moab and other places though.

truck pics:

http://www.rockymountainextreme.com/showthread.php?t=58859

 

[poorboyzdreamz]

75-90 Royal