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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Default Front Differential fluid

getting ready to do some maintenance to my 02 silverado 2500.my question is,what fluid do you guys use in the front ??
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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I replaced mine with Mobil 1 75w-90.
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 08:44 AM
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I talked to the dealer and they said to use 80w-90 non synthetic ?? how much fluid did your 2500 hold ??
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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I don't remember how much, it has been a year or so ago. I think I bought 5 quarts to do the front and rear, ended up take a quart or two back. When I first got my truck I replaced all fluids in it, I bought all the fluids from the stealer (dealer). The dealer sold me 75w-90 for front and back, cost $17/quart, and it was synethic.

This is the oil they sold me, but cost $17 in 2000.
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 11:11 AM
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thanks for the replys.I think i'll use the mobil 1 75w-90 also.that GM oil is way over priced!! LOL
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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I use Amsoil 80w90 synthetic in mine but I think you will be fine with Mobil 1 75w90.
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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how much auto-track fluid does the auto-track transfer case hold ?? i'll be changing that as well.
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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front diff. - 3.5 pints (1.75 quarts)
rear diff. - 2.7 quarts
t-case - 2.4 quarts

I check my service manual after my last post.
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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you guys are great,THANKS !!!!
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