Differential Lubricant
 

Sorry to repeat a question. I think this came up recently, but I can't
remember
the answer and was unable to find the post.

I have a 2003 Jeep Rubicon and it's time to change the axle fluid.
I want to do it myself. The dealer says it requires special lubricant
because of the Lockers.

Can someone tell me what I can by aftermarket that is equivalent?
Thanks

Re: Differential Lubricant
 

I doubt VERY seriously it takes anything unusual... any good quality GL-5 or
GL-6 gear lube should be fine. 75W-90 is a good viscosity for most axles
for just about anything other than heavy towing.

Jerry
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"Ice" <jicegood@rogers.com> wrote in message
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> Sorry to repeat a question. I think this came up recently, but I can't
> remember
> the answer and was unable to find the post.
>
> I have a 2003 Jeep Rubicon and it's time to change the axle fluid.
> I want to do it myself. The dealer says it requires special lubricant
> because of the Lockers.
>
> Can someone tell me what I can by aftermarket that is equivalent?
> Thanks
>
>

Re: Differential Lubricant
 

I doubt VERY seriously it takes anything unusual... any good quality GL-5 or
GL-6 gear lube should be fine. 75W-90 is a good viscosity for most axles
for just about anything other than heavy towing.

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

"Ice" <jicegood@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:JRCTb.137766$fgk.79223@news01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com...
> Sorry to repeat a question. I think this came up recently, but I can't
> remember
> the answer and was unable to find the post.
>
> I have a 2003 Jeep Rubicon and it's time to change the axle fluid.
> I want to do it myself. The dealer says it requires special lubricant
> because of the Lockers.
>
> Can someone tell me what I can by aftermarket that is equivalent?
> Thanks
>
>

Re: Differential Lubricant
 

I doubt VERY seriously it takes anything unusual... any good quality GL-5 or
GL-6 gear lube should be fine. 75W-90 is a good viscosity for most axles
for just about anything other than heavy towing.

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

"Ice" <jicegood@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:JRCTb.137766$fgk.79223@news01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com...
> Sorry to repeat a question. I think this came up recently, but I can't
> remember
> the answer and was unable to find the post.
>
> I have a 2003 Jeep Rubicon and it's time to change the axle fluid.
> I want to do it myself. The dealer says it requires special lubricant
> because of the Lockers.
>
> Can someone tell me what I can by aftermarket that is equivalent?
> Thanks
>
>

Re: Differential Lubricant
 

What does the Rubicon owner's manual recommend? I'm putting a Rubi
Tru-Lok in my Cherokee rear, so I'm curious to know.

Steve
90 XJ

Ice wrote:
> Sorry to repeat a question. I think this came up recently, but I can't
> remember
> the answer and was unable to find the post.
>
> I have a 2003 Jeep Rubicon and it's time to change the axle fluid.
> I want to do it myself. The dealer says it requires special lubricant
> because of the Lockers.
>
> Can someone tell me what I can by aftermarket that is equivalent?
> Thanks

Re: Differential Lubricant
 

What does the Rubicon owner's manual recommend? I'm putting a Rubi
Tru-Lok in my Cherokee rear, so I'm curious to know.

Steve
90 XJ

Ice wrote:
> Sorry to repeat a question. I think this came up recently, but I can't
> remember
> the answer and was unable to find the post.
>
> I have a 2003 Jeep Rubicon and it's time to change the axle fluid.
> I want to do it myself. The dealer says it requires special lubricant
> because of the Lockers.
>
> Can someone tell me what I can by aftermarket that is equivalent?
> Thanks

Re: Differential Lubricant
 

What does the Rubicon owner's manual recommend? I'm putting a Rubi
Tru-Lok in my Cherokee rear, so I'm curious to know.

Steve
90 XJ

Ice wrote:
> Sorry to repeat a question. I think this came up recently, but I can't
> remember
> the answer and was unable to find the post.
>
> I have a 2003 Jeep Rubicon and it's time to change the axle fluid.
> I want to do it myself. The dealer says it requires special lubricant
> because of the Lockers.
>
> Can someone tell me what I can by aftermarket that is equivalent?
> Thanks

Re: Differential Lubricant
 

iirc it is standard gl5 gear oil and dc's limited slip friction modifier
added to it, though it seems weird that they would call for this since the
rubi differentials doesn't have clutch packs like the other wrangler limit
slip. I think they also called for the friction modifier in the front axle
too, but i might be wrong. I'll consult my fsm tonight at home - I also have
an 03 rubicon.

-jd

"Ice" <jicegood@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:JRCTb.137766$fgk.79223@news01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com...
> Sorry to repeat a question. I think this came up recently, but I can't
> remember
> the answer and was unable to find the post.
>
> I have a 2003 Jeep Rubicon and it's time to change the axle fluid.
> I want to do it myself. The dealer says it requires special lubricant
> because of the Lockers.
>
> Can someone tell me what I can by aftermarket that is equivalent?
> Thanks
>
>

Re: Differential Lubricant
 

iirc it is standard gl5 gear oil and dc's limited slip friction modifier
added to it, though it seems weird that they would call for this since the
rubi differentials doesn't have clutch packs like the other wrangler limit
slip. I think they also called for the friction modifier in the front axle
too, but i might be wrong. I'll consult my fsm tonight at home - I also have
an 03 rubicon.

-jd

"Ice" <jicegood@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:JRCTb.137766$fgk.79223@news01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com...
> Sorry to repeat a question. I think this came up recently, but I can't
> remember
> the answer and was unable to find the post.
>
> I have a 2003 Jeep Rubicon and it's time to change the axle fluid.
> I want to do it myself. The dealer says it requires special lubricant
> because of the Lockers.
>
> Can someone tell me what I can by aftermarket that is equivalent?
> Thanks
>
>

Re: Differential Lubricant
 

iirc it is standard gl5 gear oil and dc's limited slip friction modifier
added to it, though it seems weird that they would call for this since the
rubi differentials doesn't have clutch packs like the other wrangler limit
slip. I think they also called for the friction modifier in the front axle
too, but i might be wrong. I'll consult my fsm tonight at home - I also have
an 03 rubicon.

-jd

"Ice" <jicegood@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:JRCTb.137766$fgk.79223@news01.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com...
> Sorry to repeat a question. I think this came up recently, but I can't
> remember
> the answer and was unable to find the post.
>
> I have a 2003 Jeep Rubicon and it's time to change the axle fluid.
> I want to do it myself. The dealer says it requires special lubricant
> because of the Lockers.
>
> Can someone tell me what I can by aftermarket that is equivalent?
> Thanks
>
>