Terrano LSD Diff Oil

[maxnz]

Hi Everyone

I am planning on doing a service on my rear LSD diff on my 1995 2.7L Turbo Diesel Terrano.
It is defiantly an LSD Diff and I want to change the oil.

I have done a bit of work on cars and have learnt how to check the oil level in the diff. So as I understood to drain and refill the diff you simply remove to bottom bolt on the diff, drain out all the oil, replace the bottom bolt, undo the top bolt (the one half way up the diff), put in new oil and replace the bolt. This is correct right? Haha

Also does anyone have any suggestions on what Oil I should use in the LSD diff, I don't mind if it costs like 20 bucks more than a cheaper option I just want the best option. 'Better save than sorry'

Thank you very much in Advanced!

[Crash bandicoot]

2.8 litres for the H233B

API GL-5 and SAE 80W-90

[maxnz]

Thank you very much for your reply

What do you mean by: for the H233B?

Is that the type of diff? If yes how do i know thats the one i have?

Thanks

[Crash bandicoot]

Thank you very much for your reply

What do you mean by: for the H233B?

Is that the type of diff? If yes how do i know thats the one i have?

Thanks

Same rear end as my truck.... mistral.

[maxnz]

Oh Ok haha thanks!

What oil would you recommend to use?
I have locked at Redline Heavy Shockproof gear oil:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 215783.htm

Would you recommend to use this?


Thanks very much

[Mehrts]

Just a handy tip:

Undo the filler plug before the drain plug.

This can save embarrassment due to dumping your old oil, and then struggling to crack the filler bolt to refill the diff again if it's super tight.

[maxnz]

Haha yes thanks!

I am very new to all these oil names..
Can someone please help me out on which oil is the right one?
I heard Redline makes very god oil for LSD diffs etc, but which one is the right one?
Im very confused...

[maxnz]

http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/online- ... 0202#Cross

Would this be suitable?

Thanks

[Big Kev]

Just a handy tip:

Undo the filler plug before the drain plug.

This can save embarrassment due to dumping your old oil, and then struggling to crack the filler bolt to refill the diff again if it's super tight.

Now that's a damn good tip , I would never have thought of that

[Crash bandicoot]

http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/online-store/products/Valvoline-High-Performance-Gear-Oil-80W-90-4-Litre.aspx?pid=20069&menuFrom=60202#Cross

Would this be suitable?

Thanks

yep. I recommend buying that and a 1 litre bottle with the hose so you can squeeze it in, then fill the 1 litre one up from the big bottle.

unless you have a pump of course.