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Re: Limited Slip Additive-Whats Goin On?
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 3/26/2003

The hypoid ring and pinion gears typically need only a GL-5 gear oil. If the limited slip component uses clutch plates or cones, a special fricition modifier is usually needed in the gear oil to prevent that chatter.

Without the friction modifier, the clutch... Login to read more.