black33gtst Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) Hi guys, Time for gearbox and diff fluid change, Can anyone tell me the best oil for box and diff (diff is a little whiny) and also what quantities both hold. Cheers Edited January 8, 2008 by black33gtst Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200751-gearbox-and-diff-fluid/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samon Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Hi guys,Time for gearbox and diff fluid change, Can anyone tell me the best oil for box and diff (diff is a little whiny) and also what quantities both hold. Cheers I did both last weekend... the gearbox is about 2.5L, I used Redline Lightweight Shockproof - pricy though at $130/5L!... The diff is a little under 2L I think.... I used Penrite LimSlip90. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200751-gearbox-and-diff-fluid/#findComment-3570830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
br3ndan Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I did both last weekend... the gearbox is about 2.5L, I used Redline Lightweight Shockproof - pricy though at $130/5L!... The diff is a little under 2L I think.... I used Penrite LimSlip90. Not sure if there is already a tutorial on this.. but how do i change the diff fluid? is it similar to the gear box? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200751-gearbox-and-diff-fluid/#findComment-3597109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnbutts Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 diff fluid you need a pump to pump it up in there. the r33 holds about 1.7 litres and decent oil DOES make on hell of a difference. i noticed more LSD lock + smother gear changing. used a bottle of RED LINE something, its in the shed and ill have a look. gearbox oil i used castrol synthetic something or rather and maked the gearbox a lot smother shifting. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200751-gearbox-and-diff-fluid/#findComment-3597490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliksem Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) Another vote for redline. But I used closer to 3.8L in the Gearbox and 1.7 in the diff from memory. With it being so thick it naturally takes a long time to work its way past the gears and settle in the bottom of the gearbox. Oh and a tip is to crack the filler plug before you drain anything. If you happen to drain it all out but can't undo the filler you'll be stuck with and empty diff and g/b and no way to fill it back up. Edited January 22, 2008 by MintR33 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200751-gearbox-and-diff-fluid/#findComment-3597738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboedsloth Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 didnt you just buy oil for it like you said in your other thread Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200751-gearbox-and-diff-fluid/#findComment-3599155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WET-25T Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Oh and a tip is to crack the filler plug before you drain anything. If you happen to drain it all out but can't undo the filler you'll be stuck with and empty diff and g/b and no way to fill it back up. LOL thats a good thing to keep in mind and do. Are you speaking from experience? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200751-gearbox-and-diff-fluid/#findComment-3599304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon-S14 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 u can always fill through the shifter hole, just need circlip plyers to take the shifter out. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200751-gearbox-and-diff-fluid/#findComment-3599334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnie32GTS4 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 use motul for everything man its the best stuff for our skylines Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200751-gearbox-and-diff-fluid/#findComment-3599442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpus Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 use motul for everything man its the best stuff for our skylines Its not bad...but not the best...don't kid yourself... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200751-gearbox-and-diff-fluid/#findComment-3600695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpus Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 (edited) *double post* Edited January 24, 2008 by limpus Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200751-gearbox-and-diff-fluid/#findComment-3600697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunjeng Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 use motul for everything man its the best stuff for our skylines depends on which type exactly... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200751-gearbox-and-diff-fluid/#findComment-3605677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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