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Old July 12th, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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Proper gear lube for differential?
Can anyone tell me what the current substitute for whale oil in a 12 bolt posi?

Thanks in advance!
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Old July 12th, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by randomarrival
Can anyone tell me what the current substitute for whale oil in a 12 bolt posi?

Thanks in advance!
Check out this link on a similar discussion. https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...pes-rears.html
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Old July 12th, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Thanks for the reference - I wasnt searching for the right thing apparently. Sounds like the short answer for my W30 is a non-synthetic with an additive.

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Old July 13th, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by randomarrival
Thanks for the reference - I wasnt searching for the right thing apparently. Sounds like the short answer for my W30 is a non-synthetic with an additive.

Thanks!
Yes, non synthetic with the GM additive.
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