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Old 10-20-2012, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by goldtr8
Then Chrysler changed the specfications for 2012.
FWIW, here's the page from my 2012 OM concerning the diffs and lubricant.

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Old 10-20-2012, 08:42 PM
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Hi all

on low mileage jeep, it works great....................on high mileage jeep, tend to leak for some reason,like worn seals etc....................................
Old 10-21-2012, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by silverwrangler
Hi all

on low mileage jeep, it works great....................on high mileage jeep, tend to leak for some reason,like worn seals etc....................................
Are you stating this from experience or just perpetuating that old myth from decades ago? I've used synthetics on a whole range of vehicles, some going up to 180,000 miles. I have never experienced leakage problems.



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