Due for differential gear oil change...

Red__Zed · 02-24-2012, 10:34 PM

One thing to note is the fact that Nissan changed the rear diff recommendation from year-to-year....
Rear Diff: GL 5 80w90
In the 2010:
Rear Diff: 75w-90

The LSD is sealed. No need for a friction modifier, etc.

I imagine most people use the Redline because it is a good oil that gets good results. A slight difference in viscosity shouldn't/doesn't seem to cause any problems.

Jordo! · 02-25-2012, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

One thing to note is the fact that Nissan changed the rear diff recommendation from year-to-year....
Rear Diff: GL 5 80w90
In the 2010:
Rear Diff: 75w-90

The LSD is sealed. No need for a friction modifier, etc.

I imagine most people use the Redline because it is a good oil that gets good results. A slight difference in viscosity shouldn't/doesn't seem to cause any problems.

That's very interesting -- mine's a 2010, too -- although I doubt there's anything different mechanically. What parts of the diff actually get lubed if the LSD is sealed unit?

Okay -- I think that settles it for me then. I'll go with Redline.

Thanks!

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	One thing to note is the fact that Nissan changed the rear diff recommendation from year-to-year.... Rear Diff: GL 5 80w90 In the 2010: Rear Diff: 75w-90 The LSD is sealed. No need for a friction modifier, etc. I imagine most people use the Redline because it is a good oil that gets good results. A slight difference in viscosity shouldn't/doesn't seem to cause any problems.