Rear axle seal leak

Tiny
SEAN SILBERHOLZ
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  • 1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 15,000 MILES
Hi, I am getting ready to replace the rear axle seals on my K1500. The right side is leaking. So I figured if I am going to do it I might as well do them both. My question is how much differential fluid will I need and also do I have to buy the posi lock additive? Here is what I am talking about in the picture. Thanks.
Thursday, August 31st, 2017 AT 10:45 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Look at the RPO list in the glove box, If you see G80 on the list you have the GM limited slip axle.

You want API 80W-90 around 2.5 quarts. You fill it till it to 1/4" below the fill hole.

Now as to the additive, GM is on both sides of the fence with the G80-

Eaton who (make the G80) strongly recommends utilizing an API-GL5 approved Mineral-Based 80W-90 Axle Lubricant and one 4-oz bottle of Limited Slip Additive

BUT GM says in TSB 76-02-02A
All other limited-slip or locking differentials including C/K (NON GMT 800), S/T, M/L,
G trucks
Use only GM Part No. 1052271. Do not add limited slip additive!

I generally defer to the folks who make the parts and run the stuff they say to run, I have seen and heard units that ran the synthetic from GM chattering and slipping.

I will also say that the G80 is called the Grenade 80 for a good reason. If you do not drive with a heavy foot and sort of baby it, it works fine. But if you get stuck or decide you want to really get on the gas, and light up the tires, it will not last long.
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Saturday, September 2nd, 2017 AT 12:10 AM
Tiny
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Hi my vehicle doesn't have the G80. I am trying to but fluid for it but I need an opinion on what I should buy. Here are 2 pictures which one would you go with. Thanks.
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Wednesday, September 27th, 2017 AT 8:37 PM
Tiny
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This is another two I can get. The white bottle is front and back. Thanks.
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Wednesday, September 27th, 2017 AT 8:44 PM
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STEVE W.
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OK no G80 means you can use any conventional or synthetic oil API 80W-90 rated. Or synthetic 75W-90 Both will work just fine. I only run synthetics because it gets cold here and the synthetics seem to flow better in the cold.

As to brands, I use two most of the time Mobil and Amsoil but the Valvoline should be fine. The others are probably just as good, as they could all be the same manufacturer.
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Thursday, September 28th, 2017 AT 8:09 AM

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