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Title: 12 Bolt Axle Fluid - Recommendations
Post by: Z10Mike on September 09, 2013, 02:24:12 PM
Hey folks - I'm in the process of doing an R&R of the 12 bolt rear axle seals in my '69 pace car, and as such need to refill with lube.  I am thinking that a synthetic would be best but looking for experienced opinions regarding a particular brand, etc.   Any recommendations on best lube/fluid to use for this application?  I want to do it once and do it right.  Thanks in advance for your input.
Title: Re: 12 Bolt Axle Fluid - Recommendations
Post by: JohnZ on September 09, 2013, 03:34:52 PM
Hey folks - I'm in the process of doing an R&R of the 12 bolt rear axle seals in my '69 pace car, and as such need to refill with lube.  I am thinking that a synthetic would be best but looking for experienced opinions regarding a particular brand, etc.   Any recommendations on best lube/fluid to use for this application?  I want to do it once and do it right.  Thanks in advance for your input.

Any brand-name 75W90 or 80W90 GL-5 hypoid lube, with one or two 4-oz. bottles of GM Limited-Slip additive; you don't need any "miracle" lubricants.
Title: Re: 12 Bolt Axle Fluid - Recommendations
Post by: Z10Mike on September 09, 2013, 03:56:38 PM
Sage advice from the master himself.  I'll take that information and run with it. Thanks again!
Title: Re: 12 Bolt Axle Fluid - Recommendations
Post by: 69RSZEE28 on November 22, 2013, 05:51:00 AM
A good name brand gear oil will do the job. I've heard the synthetic may be a little too slick just like for trannys also.
Title: Re: 12 Bolt Axle Fluid - Recommendations
Post by: 69ZX77MP on January 12, 2014, 02:04:45 AM
2X listen to John Z
Title: Re: 12 Bolt Axle Fluid - Recommendations
Post by: 67rs/ss396 on January 12, 2014, 03:44:50 AM
Here's what I use.