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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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what are peeps recommending as a good diff oil for 2wd saph cos,cheers
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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i would also like to know this as im changing mine over the weekend
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 07:41 AM
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1 litre of sae 90 Hypoid is what's recommended!


good luck with draining the old oil though
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 07:57 AM
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What oil for a 4x4 diff ?
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 08:03 AM
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What oil for a 4x4 diff ?

same type and amount m8
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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Cheers m8.
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Silkolene SynTrans is about the best.
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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For diff only I would recommend Silkolene Boa 90LS

You'll find details here: http://www.opieoils.co.uk

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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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Why not Syntrans Simon?
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Yes you can use that one too!

Silktran Syn5 75w-90 (fully synthetic)
BOA90 LS (mineral oil).

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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 11:00 AM
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Had me worried then pal, since thats what we use here
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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Boa 90 LS is good for Diff only applications, do not put it in the box.

Where box/diff use same oil Syn 5 is a better option.

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