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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 08:55 AM
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From what I have read after my Nismo LSD is installed I need to perform a half hour of figure eights to break in the discs and then replace the fluid again right? What fluid should I flush in when done and also any links to it would be great. Thanks....
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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I just replaced my fluid with redline after about 3k miles on it. The nismo fluid that came with the diff actually looked pretty good when I drained it though.
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Originally posted by daveh
I just replaced my fluid with redline after about 3k miles on it. The nismo fluid that came with the diff actually looked pretty good when I drained it though.
Thanks for the reply...did you use 75W-90 Redline?
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We use Mobil 1 SHC 75-90 gearlube in the GAC cars.
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 05:05 PM
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half hour of figure eights is not enough to break in a clutch type diff.
as a minimum 1.5 hours better 2+.

I drove figure 8's for about 1 hr 45 min when I had a Nismo LSD into my S13.

Also be sure to drive them right away, dont drive any straight lines at all, immediatly after install.

Best to have aparking lot nearby right after intsall.

Fred..
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I used Royal Purple. Quieted things down a bit and everything is working PERFECT.
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diff lub should not be 75w 90...you're thinking trans lube...

for the diff you should use 80w 90 gl 5

i haven't changed mine out, but the service manual states for the diff it should be the one stated above...
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