Lsd Or Vlsd?

[starscream_r32]

hey all,

might be a siilly question (have done a search already), recently purchased a r32. im doing a full service and read that for lsd diffs you need different oil?

is there a way to tell if i have the standard diff or lsd/aftermarket one?

going by castrols book... i should use the epx diff oil (for an r32 gtr but i only have a gts-t).. but others on here say Castrol SAF-XA 80w-140.

any light would be great!

thanks.

[wlspn]

If you have the standard v-lsd just use normal oil, not LSD specific oil.

That is mainly designed for the clutches/cones in a mechanical LSD (such as the GTR diff) & will be of no benefit in a viscous...

How modified is the car you bought? Not a sure answer but unless its fairly modified chances are it has the stock centre.

MOST people seem to modify for power before they worry about traction/stopping/turning, etc

[starscream_r32]

If you have the standard v-lsd just use normal oil, not LSD specific oil.

That is mainly designed for the clutches/cones in a mechanical LSD (such as the GTR diff) & will be of no benefit in a viscous...

How modified is the car you bought? Not a sure answer but unless its fairly modified chances are it has the stock centre.

MOST people seem to modify for power before they worry about traction/stopping/turning, etc

my car has some work done to it... everything external.. including cams etc.. so i have a feeling i could possibly have a different diff.

any way to know? isit a different shape? more bolts? etc..

thanks.

[wlspn]

Well, no, not from looking at it.

Unless you have a GTR rear-end conversion it will all look factory as you will just have an aftermarket LSD centre in your original housing.

Without removing the rear cover you wouldn't see any difference...