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Fluid - Differential: Fluid Type Specifications

Front and Rear Differential

Grade ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................  API GL-5

Viscosity:

Below 50° F (10° C) 
Front ..................................................................................................................................................................................................  SAE 75W-90 synthetic
Rear .........................................................................................................................................................................................................  SAE 80 or 80W-90

From 0° F to 90° F (-18° C to 32° C) 
Front ..................................................................................................................................................................................................  SAE 75W-90 synthetic
Rear .........................................................................................................................................................................................................  SAE 90 or 80W-90

Above 50° F (10° C) consistently
Front .....................................................................................................................................................................................  SAE 80W-90 or SAE 80W-140
Rear .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................  SAE 140

If your vehicle is equipped with the optional Limited Slip differential (on the rear axle), use GL-5 Limited Slip Differential Gear Lubricant together with
Limited Slip Differential Gear Lubricant Additive (Part No. 8-01052-358-0) or equivalent. Use the correct viscosity for the existing ambient
temperatures.

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