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Old 05-10-2010, 11:43 PM   #7
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Default STP is NOT a lubricant
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Originally Posted by mrtexas View Post
You might note the STP is NOT a lubricant. It is a motor oil thickener usually added to old clunkers to stop them from burning as much oil. I think buying a lubricating oil of the correct viscosity(thickness) is a lot better than adding something that is NOT a lubricant to your differential.
I agree wholeheartly with your statement but wait, the guy will come by here and tell us all the he has used straight STP for years with no harm.
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