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