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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 1:28 AM
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My 02 burb's front diff started humming when I changed the fluid in it. What weight gear oil can I use to lower the noise? I'm assuming the previous owner or carmax put a heavier weight in it. I don't have all the money to get it fixed. 8( Thanks.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 6:58 AM
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What fluid did you use? The correct fluid is 75-90 synthetic
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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The owners manual didn't say synthetic. I used synthetic for the rear. I'll give it a try. Do you think that will solve the humming?
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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