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Old 04-01-2012, 06:12 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by LAP1DOUG View Post
Personally, I would (and did) go for convenience, and head on down to the local auto parts store where they have a great selection of excellent hypoid oils. I like Valvoline Synthetic combined GL-4/GL-5 rated. Don't get just a GL-5, get the combined rating.

As I understand GL-5 is the best for ring & pinion gear loads, but GL-4 is best for synchonizers. With a transaxle like we have, you would like to have a combined rating.

Also, if you have a torsen type limited slip, you probably don't want the Royal Purple or Red Line super exotic type oil that has some kind of friction reducing semi-solid beads in it. As I understand, that can reduce the effectivness of the limited slip.

I put this in in January then read all the you won't be able to shift in the cold warnings. It was recommended by a person who track a car 6 to 7 times a year, and is connect to a dealership . It worked the same as the old oil. I felt no change. The 03 most likely had the Mobil PTX in it from new
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