how much fluid goes in our gm 10 bolt

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Dec 28, 2005 | 11:10 AM

wiseman9986

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From: moline, il

Car: 82 z28

Engine: 350

Transmission: TH350

Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.73

how much fluid goes in our gm 10 bolt

im getting my rearend back today and i just wanted to know how much fluid it will take i plan on having it all back together and driving my car today YAY

Dec 28, 2005 | 12:26 PM

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From: Norfolk, VA. USA

Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula

Engine: 95LT4, 305TPI

Transmission: T56, T5

get 1 gallon of gear oil and a tube of posi additive.

Dec 28, 2005 | 08:47 PM

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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'

Car: 87 IROC L98

Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC

Transmission: Powerglide

Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86

I just rebuilt my 9.5" 14 bolt in my truck. It took just over 2 liters. If you buy 3 quarts/liters, you should have more than enough. Posi additive if you have a posi will also be needed.

The grade of oil depends on how much you want to spend. Normally 80w90 is fine. 75w90 synthetic is better but also costs a lot more. Any multigrade that goes up to 140 is a bit of an overkill in a car.

Dec 29, 2005 | 12:19 AM

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From: Calgary, AB, Canada

Car: 1982 Trans-Am

Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s

Transmission: T10, hurst shifter

Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73

i've got mine on a stand building it back up. Should I turn mine so that is sits as it would in the car (pinion yoke parallel to ground, rather than pointing towards ground...), and fill up to the drain plug until it flows out? I just got a summit cover, and i'm not sure which is the fill plug...?

Dec 29, 2005 | 12:23 AM