Dealer used MT trans fluid in my diff...is that OK?

FlashBazbo · 05-02-2009, 06:19 PM

GL-5 (hypoid) oil will work in both places, but GL-4 won't work in the diff (for very long). Looking back, the OP didn't say which oil they put into both places.

drisko · 05-02-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlashBazbo

GL-5 (hypoid) oil will work in both places, but GL-4 won't work in the diff (for very long). Looking back, the OP didn't say which oil they put into both places.

Unfortunately, the used the GL-4 Nissan MT fluid in both places. I even called to confirm this. Too bad I drove it pretty hard on the way back home. I'll make sure to take it easy until Monday when I have them fix it.

Zat_Zuma · 05-03-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlashBazbo

GL-5 (hypoid) oil will work in both places, but GL-4 won't work in the diff (for very long). Looking back, the OP didn't say which oil they put into both places.

GL-4 gear oil was the standard for rear differential for years before GL-5 was developed. GL-4 will be fine.

davidyan · 07-24-2009, 10:10 PM

I would complain to them and have them inspect the differential.

07-24-2009, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
davidyan Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 244 Drives: PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	I would complain to them and have them inspect the differential. Last edited by davidyan; 07-26-2009 at 11:47 PM.

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05-02-2009, 06:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
FlashBazbo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 97 Drives: '09 370Z T-SP-7AT Rep Power: 0	GL-5 (hypoid) oil will work in both places, but GL-4 won't work in the diff (for very long). Looking back, the OP didn't say which oil they put into both places.