ltd slip diff fluid?

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ltd slip diff fluid?

Post by bigbadbob » Thu Jan 23, 2014 10:56 pm

Considering changing rear diff oil as unknown when last done. What spec would i need?
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Post by SUPERCHARGEDGTA » Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:18 pm

always used Penzoil (as recommended by Robin at Autopontiac

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Re: ltd slip diff fluid?

Post by bigbadbob » Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:18 pm

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Re: ltd slip diff fluid?

Post by Davy J » Sat Jan 25, 2014 3:45 pm

I've got Pennzoil Gearplus 80W-90 in mine, as recommended by Robin, Autopontiac. Robin keeps this in stock.

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Post by banker » Sat Jan 25, 2014 7:45 pm

Just in case you were interested i arranged a discount for club members with Opie Oils, just select the Pontiac Owners Club in where did you find us section.
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Re: ltd slip diff fluid?

Post by bigbadbob » Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:42 pm

Thanks for that , i did use the discount when i changed the gearbox oil. Mot and 1500 mile run in service with robin on 15th Feb, might just add to it perhaps.
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Re: ltd slip diff fluid?

Post by bhm1712 » Sat May 03, 2014 3:41 pm

What would be best for a non positraction rear gear set?

Same stuff - penzoil?
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Re: ltd slip diff fluid?

Post by SUPERCHARGEDGTA » Sat May 03, 2014 7:33 pm

yes, works fine on open diff
(its a full spec 90 grade gear oil just with LSD additive)

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