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Old 02-19-2017, 12:39 PM   #10
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Default Re: 12 bolt gear oil

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Originally Posted by Darrel Goheen View Post
The gears will not run dry with 1 qt. My only concern would be the axle bearings. Sounds like 1 qt is what many use.
Darrel, This has been discussed here before,..several times.
I've run 1 qt. 85-90 synthetic, quite a bit ,and never hurt anything.
The cover design on a 12 bolt, directs oil right to the side bearings anyway.

That being said, it's been determined by several racers, that a lot of the oil goes up into the axle tubes anyway, and that 2 qts. won't hurt you much.

A personal observation: If you are going to try some kind of super light concoction for a record run or something, make sure the gears are well broken in with the regular stuff first.
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