Lsd Rebuild Kit, Which Oil?

[FordyR31]

Hi guys,

I have searched and read a bit but the most relavent topic I found just had people listing which oil they use. There is no mention of which diff, internals etc.

I have an HR31 with a tired R200 Longose LSD, I have purchased a Nismo LSD rebuild kit which will be going in to tighten it up. It will most likely see more weekend driving than anything but I intend to do more drag nights at WSID and more track days in the coming year. Is there any specific type of oil I should use once the new LSD kit is in?

Thanks in advance.

[GTSBoy]

The Nismo LSD oil is good.....

[FordyR31]

Is that specificly good for the mechanical 1.5 and 2 way Nismo diff centers? Mine is a standard diff, will just have the nismo clutch pack kit.

[GTSBoy]

Anything with friction surfaces in it needs pretty much the same type of oil.

[FordyR31]

Thank you very much.

[FordyR31]

Anywhere in Aus sell this? I can only find it on nismo japan pages.

[GTSBoy]

Dunno. Nengun RHDJapan etc all options.

[niZmO_Man]

What about alternate oil available locally? Nulon, Penrite, etc.

[FordyR31]

Thanks, i had checked nengun but found nothing. Rhd come up in a google search but no luck with them when u click it. Ill look locally. Was just seeing if people had a preference.

Cheers.

[niZmO_Man]

Contacted jessestreeter?

[D.I.Y. Mik]

I just got a Kaaz 2 way installed by Award diff and gearbox in sydney. Very happy with it by the way.

It came with oil..... BUT it doesnt last too long, it breaks down with the flogging it gets from the clutches. Especially on track day.

They advised me that there is basically 2 types of oil for lsd diffs:

1. the good stuff which has the friction modifiers bonded to the oil molecules - i cant remember which brands though

2. the ones that basically have the friction modifier poured into the oil, wont last half as long before its stuffed and you need an oil change.

Any way the girl on the phone sure knows her stuff.

[FordyR31]

Thanks for the info. Been doing some research too. The nismo stuff is proving hard to find

[KiwiRS4T]

Its readily available in NZ from Nissan or from Motul dealers (its made by Motul). If your local Nissan dealer doesn't have it they should be able to order it for you as its specified for the latest GTR.

This is the Motul version:

http://www.motul.com/nz/en/products/108?f%5Bapplication%5D=141&f%5Brange%5D=25

and this is the Nismo (it is a slightly higher spec):

http://www.motul.com/nz/en/products/153?f%5Bapplication%5D=141&f%5Brange%5D=25

Quick look on Ebay reveals an Aussie supplier:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Motul-Gear-Competition-75W140-1-0L-Diff-Transmission-Gear-Oil-/140797222944?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20c82b2020

Thanks for the info. Been doing some research too. The nismo stuff is proving hard to find

[FordyR31]

Cool thanks!!

[turboedsloth]

http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products.php?id_categ=4&id_products=377

Penrite equivalent of the Motul 75/140.

May be easier for you to get. Alot of the newer cars with lsd's use this grade

[FordyR31]

The auto shop a minute from my place sells that so that might be the go

[FordyR31]

After some research i ended up with Penrite Pro Gear 80W140. Has all the additives already bonded into it. It was also the first recommendation to come from the guy doing the rebuild.