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What gear lube, Amsoil or Royal Purple ?

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Old 05-15-14, 08:00 PM
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Default What gear lube, Amsoil or Royal Purple ?

Hey I was wondering what synthetic lube people are using in their AWD transfercase and rear diff in their RX 350 ? A lot of people use Royal Purple, is it better somehow than Amsoil ? I used Royal Purple in my Ford Ranger because of the friction modifier was already in it. Do we need it in the RX's ?
The shop I'm taking it to has Amsoil, so I would have to bring in the RP.

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Old 05-15-14, 08:28 PM
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Mobil 1 Synthetic 75W90 is used by a number of folks here at CL.
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they are both good. Since the shop already has Amsoil in stock, go with that.


I've used Amsoil in my RX and 4runner.
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I've been using Royal Purple, but honestly Amsoil is better. Take a look at bearing wear tests, and other studies on gear oil you will see what I mean.
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http://www.eneos.us/product/8

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I have used Amsoil on my 4runner and Landcruiser, great product.
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