Differentials

1982 Chevrolet S10,T10 P/U,Blazer V6-173 2.8LSECTION Differentials
Limited-Slip 80W, 80W-90* GL-5*
Others 80W, 80W-90* GL-5
*For vehicles normally operated in Canada, 80W only
CAPACITY, Refill:
Front:
All 2.4 Liters 5.0 Pints
Rear:
S series 7-1/7" ring gear 1.5 Liters 3.5 Pints
8-1/2" ring gear 2.0 Liters 4.2 Pints
Dana 10-1/2" ring gear 3.4 Liters 7.2 Pints
1981:
8-7/8" ring gear 1.7 Liters 3.5 Pints
10-1/2" ring gear 3.0 Liters 6.5 Pints
1982:
9-1/2" ring gear 2.6 Liters 5.5 Pints
9-3/4" ring gear 2.8 Liters 6.0 Pints
10-1/2" ring gear 2.6 Liters 5.5 Pints

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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