scott818
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I have ordered a new true trac and am wondering what oil you guys are running. Synthetic or regular? Weight? Brand? Thanks guys.
True trac user in here please.
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I'm using the regular Heavy duty gear oil. The truck shop that did my install said not to use the synthetic. That it was not thick enough when it got hot and would not lube as well as the regular gear oil. He also said the only reason that Ford uses the synthetic is to help meet the U.S. fuel standards
Martin I don't know how much truth there is to what I was told. But thats what I was told.
I will contact Detroit tomorrow and see if that holds any truth as well. I just called the owner of Drivetrain Specialities and that is what he told me. He actually told me that Detroit prefers Redline Synthetic lubricants when installing any of their products.
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The EATON locker which is similar to but uses clutches instead requires the heavy duty gear oil.
Like I said though, I will call Detroit tomorrow to get their personal opinion and to stop the guessing here..
More information~
The EATON locker which is similar to but uses clutches instead requires the heavy duty gear oil.
Like I said though, I will call Detroit tomorrow to get their personal opinion and to stop the guessing here..
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Scottie,
Have a brew fer cryin' out loud and relax. The RamJet guy has it all covered in the install. He uses synthetic because the gear oil is meant to lubricate the gears, the friction modifier was to make the clutch pack work.
After he is done. and you have a few miles on it, go ahead and pick another oil, Redline, Mobil, Royal Purple, or whatever. Just allow some break in time and make sure you don't need to go back for any other problems.
Have a brew fer cryin' out loud and relax. The RamJet guy has it all covered in the install. He uses synthetic because the gear oil is meant to lubricate the gears, the friction modifier was to make the clutch pack work.
After he is done. and you have a few miles on it, go ahead and pick another oil, Redline, Mobil, Royal Purple, or whatever. Just allow some break in time and make sure you don't need to go back for any other problems.
boca ron
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how about Lucas?
FireGuy said:
Scott does NOT know how to do that!! LOL! I swear he's like a woman in how he worries too much over things related to his L!!
Call a friend, Scott??? ;-)
oke: Stewart
Stewart_H said:Scott does NOT know how to do that!! LOL! I swear he's like a woman in how he worries too much over things related to his L!!
Call a friend, Scott??? ;-)
Stewart
Aint that the truth! I tell him that everytime he calls me! Just relax Big LA!
scott818
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Alright alright. Enough with the Scott bashing. You guys know me all to well and yes i worry a lot. I just want to make sure, if I am spending the money, that everything is right. Is that so bad? Sheesh! And yes Stewart, I phoned many friends.....
So I talked to Detroit today...
They recommend Synthetic fluid all the way! They further stated that if you can use Redline oil, then use it and nothing else! It is the best oil on the market and they have seen nothing but positive things when using it with their Tru Trac systems.
The tech I spoke to on the phone said DO NOT get their Tru Trac setup confused with the EATON setup. Two completely different systems as the EATON uses clutches and requires different fluids. He told me has seen people get the two confused and use the wrong fluids on both.
They have also added additives when using the Tru Trac in the past with NO problems. I asked about using conventional heavy duty oil and they said IF you can use synthetic, USE SYNTHETIC. I said okay and have a nice day!
They recommend Synthetic fluid all the way! They further stated that if you can use Redline oil, then use it and nothing else! It is the best oil on the market and they have seen nothing but positive things when using it with their Tru Trac systems.
The tech I spoke to on the phone said DO NOT get their Tru Trac setup confused with the EATON setup. Two completely different systems as the EATON uses clutches and requires different fluids. He told me has seen people get the two confused and use the wrong fluids on both.
They have also added additives when using the Tru Trac in the past with NO problems. I asked about using conventional heavy duty oil and they said IF you can use synthetic, USE SYNTHETIC. I said okay and have a nice day!
Good info Martin it looks like when I put the TA Girdle on its getting Redline synthetic. And Im going to tell the guys over at Modifications Unlimited what Detroit Locker recommended
scott818
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Good info brother. And yes, I did get my rotors re clocked.......
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