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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 05:12 PM
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Can I use 85w-140 instead of 75w-140 in my 10.25 rear end on my 2003 f150 (7700)
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 06:22 PM
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You could put water in it if you really wanted to.

You know what is the right stuff, why even ask?

Ford gives recommendations for a reason. If you use different than that, there is always potential risk.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 06:27 PM
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I was just asking because I don't know what the difference is between 75w and 85w.


As for using water should I use hot water or cold water? Oh also bottled or tap?
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Wizzard
I was just asking because I don't know what the difference is between 75w and 85w. As for using water should I use hot water or cold water? Oh also bottled or tap?
Sparkling, always sparkling.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 06:58 PM
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Oh ok. Thanks never thought of that. The sparkling should give me at least 25rwhp.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 07:02 PM
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Oh ok. Thanks never thought of that. The sparkling should give me at least 25rwhp.
Only if ya add kool-aid to it....OHHHHH YEAAAAAAAAAA
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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I only use Fiji bottled water in my truck. It's heat transfer properties are unrivaled compared to that of aquafina bottled water.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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Thanks also so something to keep in mind.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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First number is cold viscosity. So the 85W will be a little thicker until it warms up.

Probably OK.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 08:24 PM
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I am with tackle on them recommending the certain on for a reason, however, people use trucks for different reasons in different climates with different ratios.

I honestly dont think it would hurt a thing with friction modifier. But why not just get the 75 and worry less. Whats your climate like?
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