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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 07:15 AM
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rear end troubles

Noticed fluid under rear end. Can't see where the leak is. Refilled with gear oil and now on deceleration it hums. Can someone tell me where this is headed.
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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 10:26 AM
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Re: rear end troubles

Do you have the Limited Slip Differential in it? If you do, did you add the tube of Limited Slip Additive?
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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 11:26 AM
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Re: rear end troubles

I just went to the parts store and bought the lube. It said castrol axle limited slip 80w-90. That was the only thing i put in.
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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 11:51 AM
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Re: rear end troubles

This Is The Additive.

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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 12:03 PM
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Re: rear end troubles

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This Is The Additive.

Dats da stuff. You may have to take some fluid out if you filled it up all the way. Or just jack up one side of the car a little to allow you to add it. No biggie
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