V8s diff oil and grade?

V8s diff oil and grade?

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Rsedmonds

Original Poster:

14 posts

58 months

Saturday 6th June 2020
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Hi,
What is the general consensus on which brand and grade of diff best suits the V8s rear diff. Also is the LSD standard on the V8s or optional?

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GreenV8S

30,484 posts

291 months

Saturday 6th June 2020
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It needs a hypoid SAE 90 (EP90) to GL5 spec.

The LSD is standard on the V8s but it's a sealed viscous unit and does not affect the oil - do NOT use any LSD additives in the diff oil.

phillpot

17,279 posts

190 months

Saturday 6th June 2020
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GreenV8S said:
It needs a hypoid SAE 90 (EP90) to GL5 spec.
Bit old school? Modern replacement would be 75W/90

GreenV8S

30,484 posts

291 months

Saturday 6th June 2020
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phillpot said:
Bit old school? Modern replacement would be 75W/90
Is that OK for a hypoid gear? It doesn't say EP, and being recommended for gearbox use suggests it hasn't got a high sulphur content.