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10 Best gear oil for limited slip differentials in Canada
Best Choice01Red LineRed Line 50105 75W85 GL-5 Full Synthetic Gear Oil for Hypoid Limited Slip Differentials - 1 Gallon
Main highlights- WHY RED LINE - Established in 1979, Red Line Products perform & protect better than any on the market. No compromises
- SATISFIES REQUIREMENTS - for gear oil viscosity of SAE 75W80, 75W, 80W and 85W, as well as SAE 30 and SAE 10W30 motor oil
- POPULAR GEAR OIL FOR - in many late model BMW, Dodge, Ford, GM, Jeep, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Ram, Toyota, also popular in many Formula racing transaxles, including Hewland LD-200 and FTR sequential
- CONTAINS - additional friction modifiers for suitability with clutch-type limited slip differentials - for most LSDs, no additional friction modifiers are required, known formerly as LightWeight Gear Oil
- APPLICATIONS - include differential oil, final drive oil, gear oil and transfer case fluid, this product is not designed for use in most manual transmissions or transaxles with synchronizers, as extreme slipperiness may cause shifting problems
9.8Exceptional
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- 02Valvoline
Valvoline SynPower SAE 75W-140 Full Synthetic Gear Oil 1 GA
Main highlights- Recommended for conventional and limited slip differentials and non-synchronized manual transmissions where API GL-5 or API GL-4 fluid is specificed
- Helps provide outstanding thermal stability for cleanliness and longer service life
- Formulated to maintain excellent low temperature fluid protection
- Contains special additives to assist in protecting gear teeth from rust and corrosion and reduce chattering in limited-slip differentials
9.6Exceptional
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- 03TRIAX
TRIAX Synergy Gear Max 75W-90 GL-5 Limited Slip, Ultra Long Drain 500k Miles, Manual Transmission, Gear/Differential Lubricant (1 Gallon)
Main highlights- OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE: Better protection than 99% of the other gear oils on the market, including major brands/OEM fluids, and is nearly shearless, ensuring it will not break down under extreme conditions
- FOR USE IN: Hypoid and ring gears, differentials, limited slip, heavy duty highway, passenger cars, heavy duty off-road, racing/drifting
- EXTREME DRAIN INTERVALS: PAO and Esters formulation lasts up to 500,000 miles for heavy-duty trucks and passenger cars, and 750,000 miles for Class 8 highway trucks
- EXCELLENT WEAR CONTROL: Up to 62% less wear than OEM specifications across various standards, exceptional load-bearing capacity—exceeding the highest Stage 14 load test rating—while effectively preventing gear pitting, scuffing, and glazing
- EXCEEDS EP, AW TESTS FZG & L-37: Proven protection far beyond spec requirements, delivers excellent extreme pressure (EP) and anti-wear (AW) performance in a wide range of LS and NON-LS gear systems, with hypoid and other gears
9.5Excellent
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Value for Money04ValvolineValvoline 773732 High Performance Gear Oil 80W90, 3.78l
Main highlights- Recommended for all hypoid differentials (conventional and limited slip) and manual transmissions in passenger cars, light trucks, sport utility vehicles, vans and heavy-duty trucks where an API-GL5 or MT-1 fluid is specified.
- High speed, high torque and high horsepower conditions
- An extreme pressure gear lubricant designed for a wide range of applications.
9.4Excellent
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- 05TRIAX
Triax Gear Premium LS 80W-90, GL-5 Limited Slip Ready, Manual Transmissions, Hypoid Gear Systems, Differentials, NATO Military Approved, Widest OEM Specification Range (1 Gallon)
Main highlights- WIDEST SPEC RANGE ON THE MARKET: widely compatible with a very large number of hypoid gear systems, differentials, transmissions and axle assemblies.
- SHEAR STABLE - Excellent thermal stability and high load capacity without viscosity breakdown, facilitates excellent film strength under high loads, high temp and high shear conditions.
- SEVERE SERVICE MAX: Exceptional shear stability and oxidation resistance. Polyphosphate EP proprietary additive system offers substantial improvement in performance over previous generation, low cost, gear oils
- OUTSTANDING SCUFFING PROTECTION - Superb gear and syncron protection, facilitating extremely long transmission life. Exceeds Load Stage 13 extreme pressure requirements beyond 120,000 lbs / sqi.
- BUILT IN LIMTED SLIP ADDITIVE - Does not require "additional" LS additive. Its built into the product, optimized for all limited slip differentials, including those with built in wet brakes.
9.1Excellent
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- 06Valvoline
Valvoline SynPower SAE 75W-90 Full Synthetic Gear Oil 1 GA
Main highlights- Recommended for conventional and limited slip differentials and non-synchronized manual transmissions where API GL-5 or API GL-4 fluid is specificed
- Helps provide outstanding thermal stability for cleanliness and longer service life
- Contains special additives to assist in protecting gear teeth from rust and corrosion and reduce chattering in limited-slip differentials
8.8Very Good
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- 07Valvoline
Valvoline FlexFill Advanced Full Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Oil 1 Quart Pouch
Main highlights- Meets or exceeds requirements for: SAE J2380, MACK GO-J, Meritor 0-94 Rev Level A, API GL-5, GMW 16445; the addition of a supplemental friction modifier (Ford M2C-118-A, Chrysler MS-5630, or GM 1052358) is not required. Can be used in non-synchronized manual transmissions calling for API GL-4
- High and low temperature protection ranges from -50F to 300F degrees for cold temperature fluidity and high temperature performance
- FlexFill squeezable pouch releases 2X more fluid with less effort for 3X faster filling vs. traditional bottle packaging
- Fights rust and corrosion with corrosion inhibitors and safeguards against impurities, oxidation and thermal breakdown
- Contains limited slip for optimal performance of the clutch pack, while also delivering 30% better protection against towing and heavy loads and 1.5X better gear wear protection
- American made and formulated, from the Original Motor Oil brand trusted for more than 150 years
- Advanced full synthetic helps prevent noise and reduce chattering, while protecting gear teeth from wearing out prematurely
8.7Very Good
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MotulMotul 111922 90 PA Transmission Gear Box Fluid Lubricant Oil Limited Slip Differential Mineral Car Motorcycle 1 Liter
Main highlights- Very high lubricating properties to reduce friction.
- Suitable for any type of seal.
- Specially formulated for limited-slip differentials
- Mineral Grade Transmission Fluid for Cars and Motorcycles
- Extreme Pressure lubricant for an efficient anti-wear protection.
- Avoid noisy and grabbing limited slip differentials (LSD or LS).
- Anti-corrosion, Anti-foam.
- All types of hypoid differential with or without limited-slip system operating under shocks, heavy loads and low revolution speed or moderate load and high revolution speed.
8.4Good
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- 09
Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly 4421 (4421) 75W-140 Limited Slip Synthetic Gear Oil - 1 Liter
Main highlights- Product Type - MACHINE LUBRICANT
- Item Package Weight - 2.08 Pounds
- Item Package Quantity - 1
- Item Package Dimension: 11.33L x 8.73W x 3.53H inches
8.3Good
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- 10Red Line
Red Line 58304 (75W90) Non-Limited Slip Synthetic Gear Oil - 1 Quart Bottle
Main highlights- Provides greatest efficiency for the drivetrain
- Provide a stable viscosity
- Fit type: Universal
- Country of Origin: United States
8.0Good
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