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Old 02-26-2017, 08:56 PM
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Fram filters are garbage! The Motorcraft filter is a high quality filter.

I agree about using a gasket on the diff cover though. Makes the job go a lot quicker, you don't have to wait to let the RTV set before installing the cover. I do use a very thin coat of RTV in addition to the gasket, you don't have to let that set.
GLC, I too smear a dab of RTV on both sides of the gasket. Before RTV, I was using 3M yellow gasket sealer. That stuff will hold a set of heads on the engine by itself!
 
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Yeah, the RTV is a lot easier to remove when it's time to do the job again. That 3M stuff is nasty!
 
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2003 ford f150

I have a 2003 ford f150 and I am looking to change the rear diff fluid
it is a 3.73 LS rear end
the tag looks like it says "75W90" on the tag but i cant be sure after looking online it looks like i should use 75W140

I dont know which to use and dont know what kind of additive to add any help would be great!
 
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75W140 full synthetic with a bottle of Ford XL3. Autozone carries Valvoline 75W140, get the XL3 from the dealer, it's not expensive.

http://www.autozone.com/greases-and-...oz-/977483_0_0

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