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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 06:54 AM
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What oil should i use for the stock vlsd ? specialised lsd oil or does a vsld not need any special lsd oil ?
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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Please check one of the other 20 "Best oil" threads. Thanks.
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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He's not asking "what's the best", he's asking "what kind".



Owners manual calls for "API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90"

It's basic gear oil. You don't need the type of oil with friction modifiers for LSDs.
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by lethal3
What oil should i use for the stock vlsd ? specialised lsd oil or does a vsld not need any special lsd oil ?
Manual recalls Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic 75W-90 API GL-5.
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