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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 02:19 AM
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what kind of fluid do i need?

i have a 1985 firebird with a posi rear end. i was told that i shouldnt put regular gear oil in because i could mess it up, what kind of gear oil should i use,does it need to be thicker or thinner.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:01 AM
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you can use dino or synthetic doesn't matter. if you have a clutch type posi you need gm posi additive along with the oil
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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so i use regular gear oil
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 12:07 AM
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Yes. Get 80/90 and add a limited slip additive: GM stuff is good.
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