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Terrano LSD Diff Oil

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 2:44 pm
by 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! :) ;)

Re: Terrano LSD Diff Oil

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 3:39 pm
by Crash bandicoot
2.8 litres for the H233B

API GL-5 and SAE 80W-90

Re: Terrano LSD Diff Oil

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:48 pm
by 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

Re: Terrano LSD Diff Oil

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:07 pm
by Crash bandicoot
maxnz wrote: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.

Re: Terrano LSD Diff Oil

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:24 pm
by 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

Re: Terrano LSD Diff Oil

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:37 pm
by 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.

Re: Terrano LSD Diff Oil

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:05 pm
by 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... :? :?:

Re: Terrano LSD Diff Oil

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:16 pm
by maxnz

Re: Terrano LSD Diff Oil

Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:40 pm
by Big Kev
Mehrts wrote: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

Re: Terrano LSD Diff Oil

Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:21 pm
by Crash bandicoot
maxnz wrote: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.