8 inch rear gear oil capacity

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  1. JHodges

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    does anyone know how much oil it holds. I put 2 quarts in and it is still a little low
     
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    Keep puttin it in till it runs out the filler hole.
     
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    Just below the fill hole is optimal.
     
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    it shoult take another half a quart.
     
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    I thought the total was 2 1/2quarts? Somebody please clarify......
     
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    From the Owner's Manual

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