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Old Mar 16, 2001 | 06:31 PM
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Differential oil amount

I just wanted to know approximately how many quarts of 75W90 would be needed to refill the rear differential casing. I have a 1986 camaro TPI.

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Old Mar 16, 2001 | 06:40 PM
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Just under 2 quarts. Don't forget the posi additive: put it in first, then fill it the rest of the way with grease.

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Old Mar 16, 2001 | 07:31 PM
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I have never used grease I did not know it could help. well anyways it would take about 2 1/2 with the additive added to one of the bottles. I just changed mine.
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Old Mar 16, 2001 | 08:00 PM
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Is the posi additive already mixed into the synthetic oil types?

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Old Mar 16, 2001 | 08:03 PM
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no it is not already mixed but, like he said above use the gm additive they made it for what you have. not what some other company thinks you have
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Old Mar 16, 2001 | 09:08 PM
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Not so fast, 88 350 tpi formula.

I know for a fact that you don't need the additive if you use AMSOIL Series 2000 75W90. Their older formula often doesn't need it, but just add it "if needed". Personally, I just started with the stuff I knew was complete as-is.

Can't speak for other synthetics.

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