Mobil 1 LS 75W140 with friction modifier

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 26, 2019 | 08:48 PM
  #1  
VAmountainman's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 111
Likes: 3
Mobil 1 LS 75W140 with friction modifier

Tried a search and no luck. Just bought a 2006 F-150 4X4 with 98K. Going to have both diffs serviced. I already ordered Mobil 1 LS 75W140 for the fills. What kind of luck have y'awl had with running this gear oil in a limited slip rear without having to add more friction modifier?
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2019 | 09:26 PM
  #2  
ManualF150's Avatar
Technical Article Contributor
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,636
Likes: 264
From: Vernon, NY
It's easy to find out.

Change the fluid out. If you get clutch chatter, it's time to redo it with some 75W140 with some XL-3 from Ford.
 
Reply
Old May 26, 2019 | 11:43 PM
  #3  
Roadie's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 5,994
Likes: 221
From: Wilmington,NC
Check the owners manual. I think Ford recommends 80W-90 for the front diff.
 
Reply
Old May 27, 2019 | 06:24 PM
  #4  
VAmountainman's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 111
Likes: 3
I think they do. But Motorcraft 80W90 is non-synthetic, and I have read a few complaints about Mobil 1 75W90 being too thin. I have never read about any problems running synthetic 75W140 in the front, and it looks like there may be a few advantages.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:51 AM.