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Old 05-21-2012, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by bmwm750
As to the "super exotic center diff fluid," you only need one quart of it, so while $70/ quart is ridiculous, the extra $50 over a quart of Red Line, on something you're going to do once over the lifetime of a car, is a rather moot point in my book.
Exactly my thoughts.
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I'll have this all done by the end of next week, and will report what I did and how I did it.
If you can also please take pictures of the fluid coming out, and how dirty the original stuff was. Also if it's not too much of a bother take pictures of where each diff is and the points. That would help a ton.
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Originally Posted by mishar
Torsen differential limited slip is based on the increased friction in that particular type of gears. Audi special oil increases that type of friction while still lubricating bearings and other gears. Regular oil won't hurt it. It will be just less limited slip. Or less Quattro. And we payed for all Quattro we can get.
Point well taken. Think it'll be Red Line 75W90 front/ rear, and "super exotic center diff fluid" for the center
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Originally Posted by Brozee
If you can also please take pictures of the fluid coming out, and how dirty the original stuff was. Also if it's not too much of a bother take pictures of where each diff is and the points. That would help a ton.
Not a problem at all!
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I don't have access to a lift of any kind, how are you guys getting beneath your car to do this?
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A floor jack or two and jack stands work well for me.
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Originally Posted by Brozee
I don't have access to a lift of any kind, how are you guys getting beneath your car to do this?
Talking to me?
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I got two liters of "super exotic center diff fluid," so assuming I only use the one liter that it's supposed to take, I'll had an extra liter for the next member who wants to do this.

This is on the priority list to get done next week when I'm home, so I'll inform everyone how it goes
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If you don't use it, I absolutely will take it off your hands. Please let me know how much red line to buy/need as well for the front/rear. I have my buddy's car mounts and am just waiting on you and your writeup lol
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Originally Posted by Brozee
If you don't use it, I absolutely will take it off your hands. Please let me know how much red line to buy/need as well for the front/rear. I have my buddy's car mounts and am just waiting on you and your writeup lol
No problem. I'll tackle this probably next Tues or Wed, so I'll have much more details after I get it all done.


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