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Old 12-24-2006, 09:01 PM   #1
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what gear oil should i use for my 10bolt?

basic question here. what should i go with? 85 w 140? 75w 140? 80w 90? synthetic or non synthetic? thanks in advance!
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Old 12-24-2006, 11:33 PM   #2
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wow im really surprised nobody answered yet, but then again everyone is probably out getting wasted while im sitting at home, waiting for some answers!
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01' Z06 62k miles. Vararam, Longtubes, off road xpipe, tuned by me. Times TBA

2001 Corvette, Bolt ons , tuned 10.75@124.56 mph 1.38 60' Sold

1997 Saturn Sc1 5spd DOHC swapped
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13.22@102.32 mph 1.93 60'
12's on moda? One day
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Old 12-25-2006, 07:42 AM   #3
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I dont know what you're supposed to run, but the thinner the oil, the less drag there will be and the more power you'll get to the ground

also, I dont see any reason not to step up to a synthetic oil.
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Old 12-25-2006, 11:06 AM   #4
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thanks!
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2001 Corvette, Bolt ons , tuned 10.75@124.56 mph 1.38 60' Sold

1997 Saturn Sc1 5spd DOHC swapped
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13.22@102.32 mph 1.93 60'
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Old 12-25-2006, 01:22 PM   #5
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royal purple in never the wrong answer. full synthetic 85w140 available at any pep boys store.
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Old 12-25-2006, 04:20 PM   #6
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kewl i shall keep that in mind!
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royal purple in never the wrong answer.
It is if you have a Moser

I agree, go royal purple for the stock 10 bolt, you won't regret it!
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