CRWLR

It does not require anything special because of the lockers, it does have a
requirement for special lubricant for the limited slip though.




"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
>
>

CRWLR

It does not require anything special because of the lockers, it does have a
requirement for special lubricant for the limited slip though.




"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
>
>

Jerry Bransford

"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1020blv6726h6dc@corp.supernews.com...
> It does not require anything special because of the lockers, it does have
a
> requirement for special lubricant for the limited slip though.

The Rubicon's limited slip is gear-based Jeff, like the Truetrac. And so
far as I know, like the Truetrac, it does not need any kind of additive or
special lubricant. Some know-nothing tech-writer (ahem, you know about
those guys ;) ) within Jeep may think it does because of the clutch-based
Tracloc used in other Jeep models, so some Jeep publication may indicate the
need but all indications say it takes straight GL-5 or GL-6. :)

Jerry
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>
>
>
>
> "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
> >
> >
>

Jerry Bransford

"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1020blv6726h6dc@corp.supernews.com...
> It does not require anything special because of the lockers, it does have
a
> requirement for special lubricant for the limited slip though.

The Rubicon's limited slip is gear-based Jeff, like the Truetrac. And so
far as I know, like the Truetrac, it does not need any kind of additive or
special lubricant. Some know-nothing tech-writer (ahem, you know about
those guys ;) ) within Jeep may think it does because of the clutch-based
Tracloc used in other Jeep models, so some Jeep publication may indicate the
need but all indications say it takes straight GL-5 or GL-6. :)

Jerry
--
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To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
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http://members.***.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
> >
> >
>

Jerry Bransford

"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1020blv6726h6dc@corp.supernews.com...
> It does not require anything special because of the lockers, it does have
a
> requirement for special lubricant for the limited slip though.

The Rubicon's limited slip is gear-based Jeff, like the Truetrac. And so
far as I know, like the Truetrac, it does not need any kind of additive or
special lubricant. Some know-nothing tech-writer (ahem, you know about
those guys ;) ) within Jeep may think it does because of the clutch-based
Tracloc used in other Jeep models, so some Jeep publication may indicate the
need but all indications say it takes straight GL-5 or GL-6. :)

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
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http://members.***.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
> >
> >
>

Just Taylor

On Mon, 2 Feb 2004 17:46:56 -0800, "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net>
wrote:

>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.

What about those who have the 8.25 with Trac-Loc, Jerry? I'm going to
change the diff fluids here this weekend and should I buy the additive
from the dealer or could I get something better from the parts store?

I was thinking about using a synthetic oil too... would I still need to
add some type of additive? As always... TIA.


--
Taylor

'89 Audi 200
'03 Audi S6 Avant
'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Just Taylor

On Mon, 2 Feb 2004 17:46:56 -0800, "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net>
wrote:

>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.

What about those who have the 8.25 with Trac-Loc, Jerry? I'm going to
change the diff fluids here this weekend and should I buy the additive
from the dealer or could I get something better from the parts store?

I was thinking about using a synthetic oil too... would I still need to
add some type of additive? As always... TIA.


--
Taylor

'89 Audi 200
'03 Audi S6 Avant
'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Just Taylor

On Mon, 2 Feb 2004 17:46:56 -0800, "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net>
wrote:

>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.

What about those who have the 8.25 with Trac-Loc, Jerry? I'm going to
change the diff fluids here this weekend and should I buy the additive
from the dealer or could I get something better from the parts store?

I was thinking about using a synthetic oil too... would I still need to
add some type of additive? As always... TIA.


--
Taylor

'89 Audi 200
'03 Audi S6 Avant
'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Jerry Bransford

Taylor, it's extremely hard to find a GL-5 lube without the additive needed
for the Tracloc already in it. That'd be all you would need. The back of
the bottle will generally say something like "compatible with most limited
slip differentials" which means it has the friction modifier already added.
Sometimes you may need to add a tiny bit more on top of what comes in the
GL-5 gear lube, but that's almost pretty rare. The additive is actually
useful for other needs as well like helping new R&P gears run a bit cooler
during break-in.

Jerry
--
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To email, remove 'me' from my email address
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"Just Taylor" <taylor@wilhelp.com> wrote in message
news:40207690.37822425@wilhelp.com...
> On Mon, 2 Feb 2004 17:46:56 -0800, "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net>
> wrote:
>
> >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.
>
> What about those who have the 8.25 with Trac-Loc, Jerry? I'm going to
> change the diff fluids here this weekend and should I buy the additive
> from the dealer or could I get something better from the parts store?
>
> I was thinking about using a synthetic oil too... would I still need to
> add some type of additive? As always... TIA.
>
>
> --
> Taylor
>
> '89 Audi 200
> '03 Audi S6 Avant
> '98 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Jerry Bransford

Taylor, it's extremely hard to find a GL-5 lube without the additive needed
for the Tracloc already in it. That'd be all you would need. The back of
the bottle will generally say something like "compatible with most limited
slip differentials" which means it has the friction modifier already added.
Sometimes you may need to add a tiny bit more on top of what comes in the
GL-5 gear lube, but that's almost pretty rare. The additive is actually
useful for other needs as well like helping new R&P gears run a bit cooler
during break-in.

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

"Just Taylor" <taylor@wilhelp.com> wrote in message
news:40207690.37822425@wilhelp.com...
> On Mon, 2 Feb 2004 17:46:56 -0800, "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net>
> wrote:
>
> >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.
>
> What about those who have the 8.25 with Trac-Loc, Jerry? I'm going to
> change the diff fluids here this weekend and should I buy the additive
> from the dealer or could I get something better from the parts store?
>
> I was thinking about using a synthetic oil too... would I still need to
> add some type of additive? As always... TIA.
>
>
> --
> Taylor
>
> '89 Audi 200
> '03 Audi S6 Avant
> '98 Jeep Cherokee Sport