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Mark (Mrroverman)
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Username: Mrroverman

Post Number: 75
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 12:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

IM about to change my diff gear oil. Should i go Mobil 1 or Valvoline non syn? And how much do i need for each diff? Pls help. Thanks.

 

Joey (Joey4420)
Senior Member
Username: Joey4420

Post Number: 423
Registered: 04-2003
Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 02:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

The oil type is completly an opinion thing. The amount as per the Tech manual is: 3 pints each.

Hope this helps
 

Shaun Power (Shaunp)
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Username: Shaunp

Post Number: 209
Registered: 05-2003
Posted on Monday, December 01, 2003 - 05:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Castrol SAF XA 75/140 synth is what I use.
 

Kristopher March (Apexdisco)
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Username: Apexdisco

Post Number: 232
Registered: 02-2002
Posted on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 10:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I've got the Castrol synth in my 99 Disco diffs. Front and rear.

 

marc olivares (Pugs)
Senior Member
Username: Pugs

Post Number: 253
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 09:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

mobil 1 or any good synthetic.
1.7 ltrs in each
marc
 

Jake Porter (Beluga)
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Username: Beluga

Post Number: 17
Registered: 06-2003
Posted on Thursday, December 04, 2003 - 05:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I Use Valvoline Sythetic. Just fill your diffs until your level plug starts to drip. Depending on if you have lockers or not and which kind ARB, Detriot Etc will effect how much oil is needed.
Jake
 

Janaka Perera (Jperera)
New Member
Username: Jperera

Post Number: 8
Registered: 05-2003
Posted on Thursday, December 04, 2003 - 05:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Is Mobil 1 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant acceptable? I was searching for the 75W-140, but was not able to find it at any local stores.

What size box socket does the differential drain plug accept?
 

Phillip Perkinson (Rover4x4)
Senior Member
Username: Rover4x4

Post Number: 535
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Thursday, December 04, 2003 - 06:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

just use a half inch socket. I think Mobil is only offered in 75w90

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