diff fluid

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  1. tallgeese2

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    Any suggestions about front and rear diff fluid? Brand?
     
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  2. Matt

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    Subaru Extra-S.
     
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  3. b reel

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    Amsoil's MTG, Redline's MT-90 might be a better option for the BugI 5-spd with some mileage on it. They have a higher friction modifier content to keep those Balk rings and Synchros happy.
     
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  4. tallgeese2

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    Redline 75w90 ns gl5 gear oil?
     
    #4 tallgeese2, Aug 10, 2011
  5. Andy@KillShot Performance

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    That will work great, 3qts. redline and 1 qt. Honda ATF Z1 Fluid.
     
    #5 Andy@KillShot Performance, Aug 10, 2011
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    Amsoil ATF/MTG is what I run in the dogbox
     
    #6 b reel, Aug 10, 2011
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    Any takers for Motul for high mileage ones?
     
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  8. John

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    agreed
     
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