Diff oil question

Wizardof · Post by **Wizardof** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:58 pm

Hi all,

Can someone tell me what oil I should be using for the Capri LSD diff? All I'm getting from most sites is 'refer to main dealer' not very helpful!

Many Thanks
Kev!

kiwicar · Post by **kiwicar** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:05 pm

This is probably little more helpfull than the other answer you are already getting, but I would use Hypoid 90 diferential oil (non synthetic) , avoid anything fancy as those clutches will have been designed to work with what was available when the axel was made, I would avoid 80 weight unless it is very cold as the clutches will be dumping heat into the oil over every bump and turn.
Best regards
Mike

gelmonkey · Post by **gelmonkey** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:50 pm

Hi Kev
I am running an LSD in my Cavalier and was told that I should use the correct oil otherwise it could cause problems.
Bardahl produce an LSD oil but you could always try a gearbox/transmission specialist for the right stuff.
Cheers
Paul

r2d2hp · Post by **r2d2hp** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:10 pm

I use Castrol B373

ian.stewart · Post by **ian.stewart** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:40 pm

Castrol used to sell EXP90, which has extra addative to prevent oil breakdown in shear conditions, Ive been using the stuff in my LSD for years,
IIRC Ford used to sell a bag of powder to add to normal EP90 for capri LSDs

Wizardof · Post by **Wizardof** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:16 am

Thanks for all the info gents!

I'll take that away and see what i can find.

I actually contacted Ford as well and they said they don't even see the oil for this diff any more! fat lot of good they are!!

cheers
Kevin

russell_ram · Post by **russell_ram** » Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:01 pm

You want this

http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p6695 ... _info.html

or maybe this

http://www.lucasoil.com/images/medialib ... ar_oil.pdf

or this

http://www.millersoils-online.co.uk/M3_ ... t&cart_id=

I use the Havoline in my Jag LSD,

Russ