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[JamesV6CDX]

Please can someone tell me the grade of oil needed in the rear diff?

My diff seal is leaking so I want to make sure it's ok before I get around to changing the seal. I can't get to VX on time so I need to get a litre or so from a motor factors. Anyone know the capacity, of what the Diff should take?

Also - is there a Diff drain plug for changing the oil?

[Kevin Wood]

I don't believe there's a drain plug. Oil is nothing special. Standard EP90 hypoid gear oil will be fine, assuming it's not an LSD, of course.

Kevin

[JamesV6CDX]

Am I likely to have LSD on a 2000 Elite?

[markey mark]

Am I likely to have LSD on a 2000 Elite?

very doubtful james  

[Kevin Wood]

Am I likely to have LSD on a 2000 Elite?

Nope. Just added that to clarify that the advice was valid for open diffs only.

Kevin

[Big_Roger]

I used Motul 90 AP which I got from Opie Oils which is suitable for "normal" diffs or LS units when I replaced pinnion oil seal. I believe it's only about a litre for a complete drain and refill. I needed 600ml after seal change.

I used this as my motor is ex plod and I didn't know if it was LS unit or standard, and their doesn't seem to be any reliable way of telling except removing diff rear cover.

Roger

[Kevin Wood]

I used this as my motor is ex plod and I didn't know if it was LS unit or standard, and their doesn't seem to be any reliable way of telling except removing diff rear cover.

There's always the "find a quiet supermarket car park.." method. [smiley=evil.gif]

Kevin