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Just about to change the diff oil in my r32gts-t,what have people been using in their diffs?Auto one had nothing in stock-maybe repco will have somthing...

Can anyone supply the correct viscocity too?

Also what is factory viscocity for the gearbox...cheers

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Just about to change the diff oil in my r32gts-t,what have people been using in their diffs?Auto one had nothing in stock-maybe repco will have somthing...

Can anyone supply the correct viscocity too?

Also what is factory viscocity for the gearbox...cheers

Any 75w90 GL-5 fluid will do.

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I just found this off another forum members post:

# Gearbox Oil (Redline Lightweight Shockproof)

# Differential Oil (Motul Gear300)

Has anyone used the motul 300 and where can i get some,plus does it take more than 2.5 litres?

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sweet,is this for just the diff or the gear box as well?

what brand is gl-5?

Redline 75w90 GL-5

That's for the diff only while the gearbox can use Redline either MT-90 (75w90 GL-4) or Lightweight Shockproof (75w140). I go for the later if under heavy load or increase boost.

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Sorry if I'm hijacking your thread buddy, but I would also like to get people's opinions on changing the diff and gearbox oil especially if you've just got the car and are unaware of the previous service history. Is this a good idea?

Trex101, is this the position you are in or are you just doing regular maintenance to your car?

Cheers

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Sorry if I'm hijacking your thread buddy, but I would also like to get people's opinions on changing the diff and gearbox oil especially if you've just got the car and are unaware of the previous service history. Is this a good idea?

Trex101, is this the position you are in or are you just doing regular maintenance to your car?

Cheers

If it's an unknown maintenance history, i would just change all the fluid. Including engine oil, gearbox oil, diff oil, brake oil, power steering fluid or whatever fluid you can find. IMO, its cheap insurance for your beloved ride.

Type of fluid will depends on your budget but i will not go cheap on gearbox & diff as they are normally 40-60k OCI.

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