4.10 Diff fluid ... [Archive]

Bock

07-07-2009, 08:07 AM

I know it requiers API GL5 Hypoid Non-LSD Gear oil @ 1.3 . My question is what brand, grade,( 75w90 I think?) and is there any aditive i should purchase , like a friction modifier??

thanks for the help !

BOCK

IJ.

07-07-2009, 08:09 AM

Oil....

seriously just about anything will work in a T1 they're not fussy at all like a regular LSD :)

Bock

07-07-2009, 08:21 AM

THANKS IJ! Perfect , I just didnt want to run something that could harm or not give the diff the additive the it could requier! i have redline 75W90, i guess this will work.....

thanks again !

IJ.

07-07-2009, 08:23 AM

Very welcome as long as the Oil is good for the temp ranges you drive the car in you're good to go!

I :love:'d my T1 Diff they're brilliant and as long as you don't shock load it pretty damn tough!

Bock

07-07-2009, 08:30 AM

Shock load? i haven't came across that term , do you mind to elaborate ?

IJ.

07-07-2009, 08:46 AM

Clutch Drops or drag launches, they break the T1 carrier

Bock

07-07-2009, 10:04 AM

oh ok ! no worries ,thanks alot for the quick replies and soild info +1 > IJ

bock

Sam

07-08-2009, 08:36 PM

Are you gentleman discussing the Torsen differential from the Twin Turbo R?

10secdream

07-08-2009, 10:57 PM

Yes they are

Bock

07-10-2009, 08:47 AM

ya i've been haveing a few little problems with her , trying to get others input on it before i get in there and start tearing shit apart !

http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100417

Feel free to throw sum imput my way , if you can? as it stands I've narrowed it down to Diff, Axels, or wheel bearings???

put in sum new 75w90 gear oil to buy me a little time , till i figuer out the problem for sure (cause i drive her to work daily )