How much gear lube do you run

Chad Rhodes · 01-16-2011, 12:24 PM

12 bolt, spool, 4.88, stocker of course. I have run 16oz, but it kinda scared me.

Alan Roehrich · 01-16-2011, 12:53 PM

A pint and a half over full. Synthetic.

Dragsinger · 01-16-2011, 02:38 PM

Chad,

With several different 12 bolt combinations I run 1.5 quarts of conventional 80/90 GL5 gear oil. [usually Shell or Valvoline]

After 100's of runs, all looks fine.

rowdyboys31 · 01-16-2011, 04:51 PM

Chad, I have ran 1qt of gear lube in both 10-bolt and 12 bolt rearends for 30 years! I have never had a R&P or bearing burn up, I feel in a 1/4 mile run there is not enough heat builtup and maybe you'll gain some hp? I have run 1qt of Mobil 1 Synthetic gear lube for the last 10+ years in my 455 G/SA Buick. If you are having trouble with R&P I would guess improper setup is the cause or you have a STICK. JKeihn 3954

Chad Rhodes · 01-16-2011, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowdyboys31

Chad, I have ran 1qt of gear lube in both 10-bolt and 12 bolt rearends for 30 years! I have never had a R&P or bearing burn up, I feel in a 1/4 mile run there is not enough heat builtup and maybe you'll gain some hp? I have run 1qt of Mobil 1 Synthetic gear lube for the last 10+ years in my 455 G/SA Buick. If you are having trouble with R&P I would guess improper setup is the cause or you have a STICK. JKeihn 3954

no problems, just about to change gears and was thinking about it.

01-16-2011, 12:24 PM	#1
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	How much gear lube do you run 12 bolt, spool, 4.88, stocker of course. I have run 16oz, but it kinda scared me. __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

01-16-2011, 12:53 PM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,090 Likes: 1,534 Liked 1,758 Times in 398 Posts	Re: How much gear lube do you run A pint and a half over full. Synthetic. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

01-16-2011, 02:38 PM	#3
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: How much gear lube do you run Chad, With several different 12 bolt combinations I run 1.5 quarts of conventional 80/90 GL5 gear oil. [usually Shell or Valvoline] After 100's of runs, all looks fine. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

01-16-2011, 04:51 PM	#4
rowdyboys31 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How much gear lube do you run Chad, I have ran 1qt of gear lube in both 10-bolt and 12 bolt rearends for 30 years! I have never had a R&P or bearing burn up, I feel in a 1/4 mile run there is not enough heat builtup and maybe you'll gain some hp? I have run 1qt of Mobil 1 Synthetic gear lube for the last 10+ years in my 455 G/SA Buick. If you are having trouble with R&P I would guess improper setup is the cause or you have a STICK. JKeihn 3954