New gears, whining sound

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03-08-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Especial86

What weight gear oil are you running with the tru trac? What weight is called for with a tru trac? Amsoil severe gear 75-140 might help keep it quiet..

Hummm.... interesting, good info. I also wondered if having an oil with friction additives was creating any of the sound. Being a worm gear driven diff, friction additives are moot.