M35 Oil And Other Fluids

[180Shauny]

Before anyone flames me I've done a search but can't find a definitive thread.

Just bought my car and as I don't know state of fluids I want to change them all, hope you gurus can help.

Car: 2002 M35 250t, VQ25DET, 82 000kms

Engine Oil: 5W-40, fully synthetic of course, this thickness okay?

Transmission fluid: Nulon Multi-vehicle 100% Synthetic trans fluid?

Differentials: Nulon 100% as above? Someone said it works for everything...

Attessa (4wd system/Centre diff???): Nulon 100% as above? Someone said it works for everything...

Brakes: Super Dot 4

Radiator: Nulon red coolant???

Power steering: Regular power steering fluid?

Any fluids I've missed???

Thanks in advance

[zei20l]

Id use green coolant not red.

the nulon synthetic trans fluid can be pretty much used everywhere. however, whatever you do ONLY put matic J or S in the transmission, or compatible fluids. if you put in matic D, it will cost you a transmission.

id use differential fluid in the diffs, if you have an LSD in the rear, use an LSD compatible fluid

[iamhe77]

Use the Nulon in your power steering but NOT in your front and rear diffs.

Redline Lightweight Shockproof will keep your diffs happy.

[180Shauny]

Thanks for the feedback, just to clarify

5W oil is okay

Nulon for power steering, transmission and ATTESSA?

Diff fluid for the diffs

On a side note how do I know if the car has an LSD? Get it slideways?

[iamhe77]

Yes

Yes (although it is more the second number you need to concern yourself with. don't go higher then 40 on a VQ25det, they don't like it)

Yes

Yes

Put the rear end on jacks and turn one wheel. If the other wheel turns in the opposite direction you have an LSD.

Or just post your VIN (NM35-xxxxxx) and we can check on FAST

[slippylotion]

Generally only the cars with hicas 4 wheel steer had LSD diff.

[180Shauny]

Sweet thanks guys for the advice.

[iamhe77]

Generally only the cars with hicas 4 wheel steer had LSD diff.

True, although it was a factory option on any car, HICAS or not.

[Daleo]

Generally only the cars with hicas 4 wheel steer had LSD diff.

May have changed with the later "P" series?

Mine has an LSD (along with HICAS), but the LSD option doesn't appear on FAST.

[scotty nm35]

Put the rear end on jacks and turn one wheel. If the other wheel turns in the opposite direction you have an LSD. (No LSD)

Eh? You been drink'n?

[iamhe77]

I thought I had a "no" in there but didn't check before posting.. Fkn 'ell

[180Shauny]

Glad you picked that up otherwise I would have been thinking I did/didn't have an LSD