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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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Hi there,

I have just fitted an IB5 with my rst lsd, i assume the gearbox oil will be the same as a bc.. Just wondered what grade i should use for the lsd?

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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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GL5 75/90 semi synthetic I thinks
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millers 75/90 NT fully synth.
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This any good?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/75-90-MILLERS-...item230cbd9b7b
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i havent seen that one before maybe new style bottle? But does not say NT anywhere i can see.
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Nano Technology.
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Redline is my opinion. Even -30c gearbox is easy to operate when cold, gearchanges smooth.
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This is what I use http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-832-silk...-gear-oil.aspx Silkolene PRO SRG 75 Full Ester Synthetic Racing Gear Oil
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How much oil does an ib5 take karlos? I've always been a big fan of fuchs stuff so i think that may be the winner
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I'm also a big fan, back to back testing against others Silkolene/Titan/Fuchs or whatever they go by now have always came out on top!
I bought 4 liters and had one left after filling up mate.
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This is what I use http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-832-silk...-gear-oil.aspx Silkolene PRO SRG 75 Full Ester Synthetic Racing Gear Oil
NOTE: Not suitable for hypoid applications.
It was recommended to use Hypoid gear oil in my 3i box, since they're essentially the same box is this not incorrect oil choice?
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i was under the impression the rst lsd needed hypoid oil to both operate correctly and last a while too
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TBH I hadn't noticed that!! lol
But I have not had an IB5 fail or any diff problems either... Still best to use the correct oil though!
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