Can I run limited slip oil in open differential?
No problem using an FM oil in an open differential. Most of the FMs in the limited slip oils will hydrolyze to acid – a little bit of FM goes a long way, though, so I am not sure if the above TBN issue is because of the FM.
What is limited slip additive made of?
LUBEGARD® LIMITED SLIP SUPPLEMENT contains proprietary and synthetic LXE® (liquid wax ester) Technology, an advanced friction modifier to eliminate chatter. It contains rust and corrosion inhibitors to protect bearings and gear surfaces.
How much is a Ford 8.8 friction modifier?
There is a plug on the driveshaft side of the 8.8 on the drivers side about driveshaft level you fill it up through the fill hole until it runs out of the front plug hole but yeah its about 2 quarts and 4 oz. of friction modifier .
What does limited slip friction modifier do?
What Exactly Does Friction Modifier do? Limited-slip differentials contain clutches that automatically deliver more power to to a wheel that has traction and less to a wheel that is slipping. Friction Modifier additive eliminates noise that can occur when limited-slip mechanisms engage and disengage.
What does limited slip modifier do?
Limited-slip or Positraction units use plates or clutches to provide the proper amount of lock-up to the differential. Slippery lubricants are required to prevent chatter, but too much slipperiness causes excess wheel spin, reducing traction.
What happens if you dont use friction modifier?
The friction modifier increases the friction between the clutch plates. If you run a gear oil that has no friction modifier in it the diff will act more like an open differential. In short it will decrease the function of the lsd. It won’t cause any damage.
Do limited slip differentials make noise?
Limited Slip Differentials By overcoming clutch tension, the two wheels can rotate at different speeds during turns. Some contain cones, and others have friction plates. Adding standard differential fluid to a limited-slip differential can result in noise and vibration while turning.