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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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Best trans and diff fluid?

I have a S4 with a S4 JDM motor and driveline swap. and should I replace the gasket on the diff? I was told that I should change the fluid.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Dont replace the diff gasket unless its leaking. You should def. Change the trans and diff fluid. and brake and clutch fluid as they are the most over looked and do lots of damage if left alone.

Transfluid I use Redline (3qts 75w90 GL4 Synthetic)
Diff I use Redline (75W90 GL-5 Gear Oil Synthetic)
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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I think I use 80w90 heavy duty gear oil by Lucas Oil... For the differential and the transmission. I'll double check tomorrow.
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 12:45 AM
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this is an awesome timing I was planning on doing this exact same thing really soon on my auto and diff
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 03:24 AM
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NEO 75w90RHD
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 06:14 AM
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well 75w90 seems to be the most common. lol
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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Redline MT-90 in the transmission and heavy shockproof in the diff for me
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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where can I get said products
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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Any auto store should carry most brands of gear oil.
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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How many qts for the diff?
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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Autozone and advance do not have redline
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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You can get neo online try oreilly's if you have one near you for recline.
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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I've used Redline in my car, now I use NEO and it's become the new preference.
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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the problem is I only have a PO box
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Yeah, it sucks that the best fluids can only be picked up online. as it seems
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 10:04 PM
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mazdatrix is asking $15 a qt
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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So what would be a descent brand from stores like autozone?
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