[06jeeprubi]

I am new to the jeep, I have a 2006 jeep wrangler Rubicon, im gonna change the rear diff fluid. I read on some other forums but nobody gives you an honest answer, so can someone please tell me what to buy?

 

[WatlooBoy]

Will you be towing or running it hard?

 

[06jeeprubi]

no towing and mild offroading

 

[WatlooBoy]

I think most would recommend either a GL-5 80W-90, or 75W-140 for harder use. And some gear manufacturers suggest dino oil does a better job of heat dissipation.

I use the Valvoline 75W-140 in the Rubi. Though our D44 LSDs don't require the special additive (despite the manual's statement,) it's added to most any diff lube, and won't harm a thing.

 

[BayouWrangler96]

Valvoline 80w-90 will get you where you need to go

 

[06jeeprubi]

great thanks guys!

 

[88joker88]

Valvoline 80w-90 will get you where you need to go

and under $20 after tax to do both diffs if purchased at walmart.

 

[jkp]

Download an owner's manual for free at Jeep.com if you want to know what's supposed to be in there. For Rubicon's, it's synthetic 75w-140 in the rear and 80w-90 in the front. I just use the 75w-140 in both to avoid having to buy two different oils.

Your Rubi also has drain plugs in the diffs so you don't have to remove the covers unless you want to inspect the internals.