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I am restoring a 53 3100 half ton. It has the original 3 speed transmission and closed axle. Can someone tell me what type of fluid I should use for both the transmission and rear axle? Thanks


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SAE 90 gear lube.


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Thanks, so I should use SAE 90 for both the rearend and the transmission?


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That would be a yes...!!!!!


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