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Old 27 March 2010, 12:44 PM
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Question Best rear diff oil for 2007 spec d Dccd

Hey all, what's the best oil for rear diff of 2007 sti spec d setup? I've heard its a mechanical diff so needs different oil.
I wonder if Castrol driveline 75w90 will do the job as I've still got a decent amount of that...
Old 28 March 2010, 12:29 AM
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Dunno what is best but I had Redline 75w90 put in the rear diff and 75w90 NS in the box at the 30k service
Old 28 March 2010, 12:34 AM
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Butty what engine oil you running mate ? I have 10/40 Motul 300 but I might run 15/50 like my classic next time ?
Old 28 March 2010, 12:40 AM
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Its Millers 10w60.
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Cheers Butty
Old 28 March 2010, 11:06 AM
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Thanks butty, I think that redline stuff is fully synth, castrol driveline synth fortified mix. How does the box feel with the ns? Any notchy bits when cold or hot or normal running?
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Its a bit baulky when cold but very smooth when warmed up.

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A good choice is the Silkolene Syn 5

Silkolene SILKTRAN SYN 5 75W-90 Fully Synthetic Gear Oil
Old 28 March 2010, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by oilman

I have had this in my Spec D for two years and its been fantastic, never notchy when cold always smooth as silk
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Is the Syn 5 ok for plated LSD's?
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yes
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