2 Way Diff Oil - Which One ???

[Jay95R33]

OK,

I've just spent the last 2 1/2 hours searching the net for info on what type of oil to put in my 2 way diff..

Every site says that the type of oil can dramatically change the effectivness of a 2 way diff.

What I'm trying to find out is if it's possible to lossen the diff by putting in a lighter or heavier weight oil. And if so, which one?

Apart from that, I dare say the oil has never been changed, so it'll need a fresh drink anyway.

Does anyone know?

Anyone.....

J

[Guest robertr]

Nissan have a diff oil to suit LSD. It is for the Nissan trucks if I remember correctly. I know Hornsby Nissan has it. something like $25 for 1 litre. Adds in with ur usual diff oil

0294872244 speak to Allan. he knows about the R33 import stuff you will need.

[Jay95R33]

I might give him a buzz.

But this diff isn't a standard Nissan item. It's a Cusco, ATS or something like that....

I'll see what he says anyway.

Thanks

J

[Ronin 09]

I'm changing my regular R33 LSD oil to redline lightweight shockproof on saturday. I've been recommended this by a couple of places. I'll let you know how it feels.

have a look at www.redlineoil.com.au

[Jay95R33]

Cool, thanks

J

[Sumo]

I replaced my diff with shell helix fully synth diff oil and have noticed that the diff isn't as noisy (I may be scitz tho) and I now do double peggers.... not one leggers?

Sumo

[Jay95R33]

Guys,

Thanks heaps for the replies - really apprieciated.

But one thing to remember is that my 2 way diff is totally different to the normal Nissan LSD, and going from what I have read, need particular types of oil for them to work correctly.

I understand that certain types of oils work really good in the factory Nissan LSD, but has anyone had experiance with different types of oils in a 2 way diff?

Cheers

J

[Guest robertr]

Yeah sorry, I forgot to mention that my diff is a Nismo 9 plate and I gave it an oil change when I bought it. It clunked like hell around corners. really didnt want to spin one wheel slower!. anyways Hills Motorsports Castle Hill Sydney told me about the "trick" with the Nissan diff additive. It reduced the plate noise by half.

Hope this helps

[Jay95R33]

robertr - your a champ

I'm gunna ring them now...

J

[Jay95R33]

OK guys, got an update on this.

Apparently the oil that they use in these diffs is "LS90", not sure what brand it is, but I think it's shell. Then (as robertr said above) you pop down to your local Nissan dealer and ask for a tube of the diff additive that they use on the Nissan Patrols - retails for about $65-75....

That should fix it up.

I'll give it a try in a week or two.

OH - and big thumbs up to Mark at Hills MotorSports for helping with this. He seems like a great guy and really knows his stuff.

J