Differencial Fluid Change?
#1
Differencial Fluid Change?
I own an AP1 my03 since 5 months or so. Car is in excellent shape just 29k miles.
I'm the 3rd owner. I suspect previous owners never changed transmission oil and diff. Also I'm not sure what were their driving habits.
For a peace of mind I'm planning to change the fluid at 30k and run my own maintenence record.
I searched alot and I read a lot about the fluids.
So far I will go with OEM MTF type II transm fluid.
For the diff I chose Mobil 1.
I went to autozone and when I got there they had
Mobil 1 75w-90 LS and 75-140 LS both GL-5 but the second bottle is rated for small trucks and diesels!
I read here somewhere here I should use the 75-140 due some SAE ratings changes in the decade.
I'm a spirited driver and car will see local track about 1-2 times a year.
I'm confused about which one should I use.
I know it's an overrated topic, but I'm quite confused.
I appreciate your help. Thanx in advance.
I'm the 3rd owner. I suspect previous owners never changed transmission oil and diff. Also I'm not sure what were their driving habits.
For a peace of mind I'm planning to change the fluid at 30k and run my own maintenence record.
I searched alot and I read a lot about the fluids.
So far I will go with OEM MTF type II transm fluid.
For the diff I chose Mobil 1.
I went to autozone and when I got there they had
Mobil 1 75w-90 LS and 75-140 LS both GL-5 but the second bottle is rated for small trucks and diesels!
I read here somewhere here I should use the 75-140 due some SAE ratings changes in the decade.
I'm a spirited driver and car will see local track about 1-2 times a year.
I'm confused about which one should I use.
I know it's an overrated topic, but I'm quite confused.
I appreciate your help. Thanx in advance.
#3
Actually the SAE change that you mention means that you should use 75-110. Or straight 110 if you can find it.
If your only choice is 75-90 and 75-140, I would stick with the 75-90.
If your only choice is 75-90 and 75-140, I would stick with the 75-90.
#7
I'm running Amsoil's Severe Gear 75w-110, I think it would be perfect for your use, the extra viscosity over a 75w90 would be a benefit. A SAE 90 fluid would be perfectly fine as well if you can locate some in your area. A 75w140 would be good for hard use or track/racing conditions.
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