Differential lube??

2rowdy · 03-18-2008, 01:32 PM

I have about 33000 miles on my truck so figure it is about time to service the diffs. I just switched to schaeffer's supreme 9000 5w-40 syn. What do you guys recommend in a gear lube. I am willing to listen to anything but since I switched to shaeffer's oil might like to stick with that.
I do mostly avereage driving. Tow a gooseneck or an equip. hauling trailer a few times a month. looking to go 100% syn. unless ya'll have different ideas.

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**Duluth Diesel** · 03-18-2008, 01:34 PM

I recommend and run AMSOIL Severe Gear 75W110.

-Chuck

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rthrbelsewhere · 03-18-2008, 07:39 PM

I'll backup D.D. on that. (not that he needs it

) I ran that in my 04.5 and it really made things quiet and seemed to not have as much drag afterwards either.

Now i can't remember what i put in the transfer case (D.D....) but I can tell you that it really settled the wiggles and jiggles i had in the stick (on the floor) once i changed it out too. And that annoying hummm....hummm...hummm you get when you cruise down the highway...yea, that was gone too.

Which reminds me, i should probably do that soon to the 06. I might be PM'in ya D.D. about some cost to ship to the 80634....thanks!

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ccoop769 · 03-18-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duluth Diesel

I recommend and run AMSOIL Severe Gear 75W110.

-Chuck

X2, I run svo but I tote everyday!!!

Montana Diesel · 04-15-2008, 10:07 AM

i've got about 33k as well. is there any extended benefits of using the synthetic in the drive train?

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rthrbelsewhere · 04-15-2008, 10:10 AM

I would say just knowing that your gears and axles are protected with some of the best lube available should be peace of mind enough. The pumpkins are filled with synthetic out of the factory for your year of pickup anyway, so putting something better then what's in the factory would be a good idea, especially if you tow a lot. Otherwise, the cooling factor and wear factor should be considered.

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***BBRam*** · 04-15-2008, 10:17 AM

Ditto, the diff's have synthetic in them from the factory.

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**Diesel_Nuts** · 04-15-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duluth Diesel

I recommend and run AMSOIL Severe Gear 75W110.

-Chuck

X's 3. I have the Amsoil Lube, with Mag Hytec Diff's.

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Montana Diesel · 04-15-2008, 12:27 PM

sorry to change the subject, but what atf would you suggest for the manual transmission and the transfer case?

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DBLR · 04-16-2008, 09:25 AM

Amsoil ATF

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rthrbelsewhere · 04-16-2008, 09:27 AM

what he said...it calmed down the bouncing and vibration you get if you have the stick coming up through the floor. If not, then use it anyway...still works great.

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**Duluth Diesel** · 04-16-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montana Diesel

sorry to change the subject, but what atf would you suggest for the manual transmission and the transfer case?

Transfer Case: ATF
G56 6 speed: ATF
NV5600: MTF
NV4500: MTG

Those are AMSOIL Product codes. Be aware which manual trans you have (this is said to all reading) when selecting a fluid. It certainly matters.

-Chuck

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03-18-2008, 01:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
2rowdy Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Shallowater , TX CSA Posts: 239 2rowdy's Truck Pics	Differential lube?? I have about 33000 miles on my truck so figure it is about time to service the diffs. I just switched to schaeffer's supreme 9000 5w-40 syn. What do you guys recommend in a gear lube. I am willing to listen to anything but since I switched to shaeffer's oil might like to stick with that. I do mostly avereage driving. Tow a gooseneck or an equip. hauling trailer a few times a month. looking to go 100% syn. unless ya'll have different ideas. __________________ 2007.5, 6.7 liter, 988 springs, brilliant black crystal pearl, ISSPRO pyro, boost, trans temp, frontier replacement front and rear bumpers, headache rack and bed caps. Muffler gone, permatec spray in liner, FS-2500, Kenwood DNX-7100.

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03-18-2008, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Duluth Diesel Twin Port Sales, Authorized Amsoil Dealer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Superior, WI Posts: 6,165 Duluth Diesel's Truck Pics	I recommend and run AMSOIL Severe Gear 75W110. -Chuck __________________ AMSOIL ONLINE STORE - DISCOUNT PRICING AVAILABLE CLICK HERE FOR A FREE AMSOIL CATALOG *TWIN PORT SALES - AMSOIL* SHIPPED DIRECT CHANGE YOUR THINKING, NOT YOUR OIL. INJEN Nanofiber Intake Systems**

03-18-2008, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
rthrbelsewhere Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Greeley, Co Posts: 361 rthrbelsewhere's Truck Pics	I'll backup D.D. on that. (not that he needs it ) I ran that in my 04.5 and it really made things quiet and seemed to not have as much drag afterwards either. Now i can't remember what i put in the transfer case (D.D....) but I can tell you that it really settled the wiggles and jiggles i had in the stick (on the floor) once i changed it out too. And that annoying hummm....hummm...hummm you get when you cruise down the highway...yea, that was gone too. Which reminds me, i should probably do that soon to the 06. I might be PM'in ya D.D. about some cost to ship to the 80634....thanks! __________________ '06 Inferno Red 2500 QC, Auto, 285 70 17 BFG AT KO's, Century Ultra Topper, CoolPipe, Icebox w/4091, Amsoil's in da pumpkins and xfer case.

04-15-2008, 10:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Montana Diesel Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: anywhere in the northwest Posts: 26 Montana Diesel's Truck Pics	i've got about 33k as well. is there any extended benefits of using the synthetic in the drive train? __________________ 2006 2500 qclb, 6-speed, amsoil nano filter, torque tube gutted, silencer ring mia, muffler delete, amsoil front 2back, line-x, more to come

04-15-2008, 10:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
rthrbelsewhere Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Greeley, Co Posts: 361 rthrbelsewhere's Truck Pics	I would say just knowing that your gears and axles are protected with some of the best lube available should be peace of mind enough. The pumpkins are filled with synthetic out of the factory for your year of pickup anyway, so putting something better then what's in the factory would be a good idea, especially if you tow a lot. Otherwise, the cooling factor and wear factor should be considered. __________________ '06 Inferno Red 2500 QC, Auto, 285 70 17 BFG AT KO's, Century Ultra Topper, CoolPipe, Icebox w/4091, Amsoil's in da pumpkins and xfer case.

04-15-2008, 10:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
*BBRam* Just Hangin Around Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chelsea MI Posts: 16,508 BBRam's Truck Pics	Ditto, the diff's have synthetic in them from the factory. __________________ 03-3500, DRW, QC, 4x4, DTT Trans, Mag-Hytec, R700 BD Twins, BD IC Boots, BD Billet Flexplate, Lockup Switch, SMARTY TNT-R BETA/TS MP-8, Eliminator Fuel System, Floor It Stage 3 CP3 & Rail Cap, BIG Stix's by FTE, ARP Head Stud's, Springs, Fluidampr, ATS ARC-FLOW, AFE, Boost, Drive Pressure, Pyro, Fuel Pressure, Tran's Temp, Rail Pressure Gauge, GDP Ladder Bars, GrandRock 7" Miters. Old #'s (R/T .021, 60' 1.76, 1/4 ET 13.14 @ 100.45 mph)

04-15-2008, 12:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Montana Diesel Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: anywhere in the northwest Posts: 26 Montana Diesel's Truck Pics	sorry to change the subject, but what atf would you suggest for the manual transmission and the transfer case? __________________ 2006 2500 qclb, 6-speed, amsoil nano filter, torque tube gutted, silencer ring mia, muffler delete, amsoil front 2back, line-x, more to come

04-16-2008, 09:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
DBLR Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Iowa Posts: 1,244 DBLR's Truck Pics	Amsoil ATF __________________ 2006 Ram 2500 Big Horn Edition Auto 5.9L Mineral Gray Met. Quad Cab SB 4X4 SRW 3.73's

04-16-2008, 09:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
rthrbelsewhere Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Greeley, Co Posts: 361 rthrbelsewhere's Truck Pics	what he said...it calmed down the bouncing and vibration you get if you have the stick coming up through the floor. If not, then use it anyway...still works great. __________________ '06 Inferno Red 2500 QC, Auto, 285 70 17 BFG AT KO's, Century Ultra Topper, CoolPipe, Icebox w/4091, Amsoil's in da pumpkins and xfer case.