05 Rubicon diff Oil
03-07-2007, 09:09 PM
#1
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05 Rubicon diff Oil
I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
Suggestions? thanks all!
to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
Suggestions? thanks all!
03-07-2007, 09:36 PM
#2
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
Rubis have lockers, but I don't know what kind. It will probably need
some sort of additive.
Just a guess, though.
Earle Horton wrote:
> I don't know anything about the Rubicon, except that a bunch of old
> retired-looking coots shows up every summer in Silverton with them now, but
> needing to change diff fluid every 12k miles sounds like it has limited slip
> clutches in it. I would be very surprised in that case if it didn't need
> friction modifier. Do you know what kind of mechanicals it has in it? When
> all else fails consult the Owner's Manual, and make sure you have the
> section for the identical equipment that you have.
>
> Earle
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1173319770.981489.176330@30g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
>> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>
>> Suggestions? thanks all!
>>
>
>
some sort of additive.
Just a guess, though.
Earle Horton wrote:
> I don't know anything about the Rubicon, except that a bunch of old
> retired-looking coots shows up every summer in Silverton with them now, but
> needing to change diff fluid every 12k miles sounds like it has limited slip
> clutches in it. I would be very surprised in that case if it didn't need
> friction modifier. Do you know what kind of mechanicals it has in it? When
> all else fails consult the Owner's Manual, and make sure you have the
> section for the identical equipment that you have.
>
> Earle
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1173319770.981489.176330@30g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
>> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>
>> Suggestions? thanks all!
>>
>
>
03-07-2007, 09:36 PM
#3
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
Rubis have lockers, but I don't know what kind. It will probably need
some sort of additive.
Just a guess, though.
Earle Horton wrote:
> I don't know anything about the Rubicon, except that a bunch of old
> retired-looking coots shows up every summer in Silverton with them now, but
> needing to change diff fluid every 12k miles sounds like it has limited slip
> clutches in it. I would be very surprised in that case if it didn't need
> friction modifier. Do you know what kind of mechanicals it has in it? When
> all else fails consult the Owner's Manual, and make sure you have the
> section for the identical equipment that you have.
>
> Earle
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1173319770.981489.176330@30g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
>> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>
>> Suggestions? thanks all!
>>
>
>
some sort of additive.
Just a guess, though.
Earle Horton wrote:
> I don't know anything about the Rubicon, except that a bunch of old
> retired-looking coots shows up every summer in Silverton with them now, but
> needing to change diff fluid every 12k miles sounds like it has limited slip
> clutches in it. I would be very surprised in that case if it didn't need
> friction modifier. Do you know what kind of mechanicals it has in it? When
> all else fails consult the Owner's Manual, and make sure you have the
> section for the identical equipment that you have.
>
> Earle
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1173319770.981489.176330@30g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
>> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>
>> Suggestions? thanks all!
>>
>
>
03-07-2007, 09:36 PM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
Rubis have lockers, but I don't know what kind. It will probably need
some sort of additive.
Just a guess, though.
Earle Horton wrote:
> I don't know anything about the Rubicon, except that a bunch of old
> retired-looking coots shows up every summer in Silverton with them now, but
> needing to change diff fluid every 12k miles sounds like it has limited slip
> clutches in it. I would be very surprised in that case if it didn't need
> friction modifier. Do you know what kind of mechanicals it has in it? When
> all else fails consult the Owner's Manual, and make sure you have the
> section for the identical equipment that you have.
>
> Earle
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1173319770.981489.176330@30g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
>> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>
>> Suggestions? thanks all!
>>
>
>
some sort of additive.
Just a guess, though.
Earle Horton wrote:
> I don't know anything about the Rubicon, except that a bunch of old
> retired-looking coots shows up every summer in Silverton with them now, but
> needing to change diff fluid every 12k miles sounds like it has limited slip
> clutches in it. I would be very surprised in that case if it didn't need
> friction modifier. Do you know what kind of mechanicals it has in it? When
> all else fails consult the Owner's Manual, and make sure you have the
> section for the identical equipment that you have.
>
> Earle
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1173319770.981489.176330@30g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
>> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
>> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
>> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
>> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
>> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
>> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>>
>> Suggestions? thanks all!
>>
>
>
03-07-2007, 09:43 PM
#5
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
I don't know anything about the Rubicon, except that a bunch of old
retired-looking coots shows up every summer in Silverton with them now, but
needing to change diff fluid every 12k miles sounds like it has limited slip
clutches in it. I would be very surprised in that case if it didn't need
friction modifier. Do you know what kind of mechanicals it has in it? When
all else fails consult the Owner's Manual, and make sure you have the
section for the identical equipment that you have.
Earle
"ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1173319770.981489.176330@30g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>
> Suggestions? thanks all!
>
retired-looking coots shows up every summer in Silverton with them now, but
needing to change diff fluid every 12k miles sounds like it has limited slip
clutches in it. I would be very surprised in that case if it didn't need
friction modifier. Do you know what kind of mechanicals it has in it? When
all else fails consult the Owner's Manual, and make sure you have the
section for the identical equipment that you have.
Earle
"ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1173319770.981489.176330@30g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>
> Suggestions? thanks all!
>
03-07-2007, 09:43 PM
#6
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Posts: n/a
Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
I don't know anything about the Rubicon, except that a bunch of old
retired-looking coots shows up every summer in Silverton with them now, but
needing to change diff fluid every 12k miles sounds like it has limited slip
clutches in it. I would be very surprised in that case if it didn't need
friction modifier. Do you know what kind of mechanicals it has in it? When
all else fails consult the Owner's Manual, and make sure you have the
section for the identical equipment that you have.
Earle
"ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1173319770.981489.176330@30g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>
> Suggestions? thanks all!
>
retired-looking coots shows up every summer in Silverton with them now, but
needing to change diff fluid every 12k miles sounds like it has limited slip
clutches in it. I would be very surprised in that case if it didn't need
friction modifier. Do you know what kind of mechanicals it has in it? When
all else fails consult the Owner's Manual, and make sure you have the
section for the identical equipment that you have.
Earle
"ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1173319770.981489.176330@30g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>
> Suggestions? thanks all!
>
03-07-2007, 09:43 PM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
I don't know anything about the Rubicon, except that a bunch of old
retired-looking coots shows up every summer in Silverton with them now, but
needing to change diff fluid every 12k miles sounds like it has limited slip
clutches in it. I would be very surprised in that case if it didn't need
friction modifier. Do you know what kind of mechanicals it has in it? When
all else fails consult the Owner's Manual, and make sure you have the
section for the identical equipment that you have.
Earle
"ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1173319770.981489.176330@30g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>
> Suggestions? thanks all!
>
retired-looking coots shows up every summer in Silverton with them now, but
needing to change diff fluid every 12k miles sounds like it has limited slip
clutches in it. I would be very surprised in that case if it didn't need
friction modifier. Do you know what kind of mechanicals it has in it? When
all else fails consult the Owner's Manual, and make sure you have the
section for the identical equipment that you have.
Earle
"ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1173319770.981489.176330@30g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>
> Suggestions? thanks all!
>
03-07-2007, 11:23 PM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
ULB wrote:
> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>
> Suggestions? thanks all!
>
You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
unit.
tw
--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>
> Suggestions? thanks all!
>
You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
unit.
tw
--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
03-07-2007, 11:23 PM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
ULB wrote:
> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>
> Suggestions? thanks all!
>
You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
unit.
tw
--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>
> Suggestions? thanks all!
>
You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
unit.
tw
--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
03-07-2007, 11:23 PM
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Re: 05 Rubicon diff Oil
ULB wrote:
> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>
> Suggestions? thanks all!
>
You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
unit.
tw
--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
> I want to change the diff oil in my 05 rubicon. Apparently it needs
> to be changed every 12k miles. Sounds pretty lame to me but
> whatever. Anyway was thinking of putting in 75w140 synthetic. I
> assume this guy doesn't need any friction modifier? Should I consider
> just using the 80w90? This jeep is only used on pavement to get to
> the trail. It is not a daily driver at all.
>
> Suggestions? thanks all!
>
You are fine with what you want to put in it, 75w140 SYN. Friction
modifiers are for clutch based ltd. slip. You have a helical gear based
unit.
tw
--
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
