What oil do I put in my diff?

There are two types of differential fluid. One is mineral oil, which is a natural, crude oil-based fluid. The other is synthetic differential fluid, which is created in a lab. As with all synthetic oils, synthetic differential fluid oils can be fine-tuned for optimal performance.

How much oil goes in front diff patrol?

Front 5.4 litres, rear (LSD)2.1 litres (factory locker)3.0 litres,** H260 4.7 litres.

What year is Nissan Patrol GQ?

Nissan launched the GQ Patrol, also known as the Y60, in 1988. It was aimed fairly and squarely at Toyota’s LandCruiser, which was the top-selling four-wheel-drive.

What does TD mean in TD42?

TD42 engine: Your guide to the Nissan turbo diesel motor | CarsGuide.

How much power does a GQ Patrol have?

5.6L V8 Petrol Engine Engine power of 298kW and an exceptional 560Nm of torque, with an exterior V8 badge so it doesn’t go unnoticed on the road.

How long can you go without changing the differential fluid?

Because the differential is at the rear and under the car, it gets none of the star treatment that the engine up front does. But if lubrication in the car differential fails, you won’t be getting very far for very long. Fortunately, you only need to change this oil every 30,000 to 50,000 miles.

Is gear oil and differential oil the same?

Differential oil, which is also known as gear oil, is thicker compared to engine oil. As a lubricating oil, gear oil prevents vehicles’ metallic components from damage and increases their overall performance. The oil also makes it easy for cars to make corners in a hassle-free way.

Can you mix differential oil?

You can mix conventional and synthetic gear lubes, they are compatible with each other, and you can mix their viscosities without problem. The resuliting viscosity will just be somewhere between the two viscosities that were mixed together. -When you have a choice, buy American.

What is GL4 gear oil?

GL4 is an oil grade, meaning gear lubricant at grade 4. This four means it has a decent level of additives in sulfur and phosphorous that increases its extreme pressure. The oil is among the top in extreme pressure rating, second to the GL5 oil.

What is the difference between API GL 4 and API GL 5?

GL-4 is suitable for hypoid gear service when they are under severe service but are without shock loading. GL-5 is suitable for hypoid gear service under severe service and shock loads and not for use in a gearbox.

How often should I change diff fluid?

every 30k to 60k miles driven
Usually, differential fluid is changed after every 30k to 60k miles driven. This is a tough job, so must be handled by an expert technician. Only an experienced mechanic can properly wipe out the old different fluid from your vehicle’s drive-train.

How much HP can a TD42 handle?

TD42 with almost 200whp at 1800rpm at 19:1 AFR! 920nm torque. Max power 274whp and 22:1 AFRs through mid. With more fuel this could go much higher in torque.

Why is TD42 so good?

The main reason the TD42 is so highly regarded by the hardcore off-roaders out there is that it’s a better chance than most to get you home every time. Even the allegedly lighter-piston version of the engine is fine provided you don’t mess with its tuning.

What does Heavier diff oil do?

Thicker front diff oil increases on power steering and add stability (slight push) into turns but if you go too thick it will decrease off power steering. Thicker center diff oil mostly increases the power to the rear more than the front.

Why is there a difference in oil capacity between front diffs?

As for the reason for the difference in oil capacity. Technically, the “Hypoid offset” of pinion height on the front diff is “above centre” or which is known here as a high pinion. For this reason the pinion bearings & contact of the gear set is higher thus requiring more oil to accomodate this.

Can you mix different grades of oil in front diff?

The diff is noticeably stiffer in the LS department with the heavier grade oil. Cheers. Note * I now use the LSX 85/140 in the front since installing a front locker. Personally I wouldn’t mix different grades of oil, but if you have a different brand in the same grade I’d mix those.

What type of oil for front diff and rear gearbox?

For the diffs, the manual recommends 80W-90, and the same with LS for the rear. I got Castrol Axle Limited Slip 90. Is this fine to use? And is it ok to use the LS for the front as well as the rear? Another question: the manual recommends diff, gearbox and transfer case oil changes every 40,000k’s.

Can I use LS oil in the rear diff?

As far as I know the LS component won’t harm the front diff, but definitely must not be used where you have brass components such as a gearbox with syncro bands as the LS additive attacks brass. I wouldn’t mix oils for the rear with the much higher use. I have run LS90 in the rear for a while and then changed out when I could get the heavier oil.