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Frankenstien
09-01-2008, 03:02 AM
So I've been looking through and searching this section and found that the Ford diff oil is good for the MKIII North American diff. My question is, since I haven't come across any info regarding it, what gear oil should I use in my JZA70's Torsen differential, is the Ford 75W-90 good for that too or is there anything that's recommended for it?

I have the feeling I should change mine soon because I don't know when it was changed last and it's been about 15000km since I bought the car. I don't have an owner's manual for my Supra and would appreciate any info on this subject. Thanks.

Kyle

IJ.
09-01-2008, 03:04 AM
Just about any gear oil that's in the correct weight range, being a gear style Diff it's not fussy about Oil.

Frankenstien
09-01-2008, 03:36 AM
Ok, thanks. I was wondering if the Torsen would have an adverse reaction to gear oil that was ok for clutch type differentials.

jdub
09-01-2008, 08:43 AM
Like IJ said, it's not that critical on a Torsen. I would use a 75W-90 without friction modifier...the Ford gear oil would work just fine (among others).

suprahero
09-01-2008, 09:06 AM
Just in case nobody's told you yet, it's not that critical on a Torsen. I would use a 75W-90 without friction modifier...the Ford gear oil would work just fine (among others).





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Frankenstien
09-13-2008, 12:13 AM
Thanks for the info guys, really appreciate it. :)