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Old 04 February 2005, 04:00 PM
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Question is gearbox oil and diff oil the same stuff?

if so, how much do i need to supply the garage for my service? receipt says quantity of 5, i take it this is 5 litres?

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Old 04 February 2005, 05:41 PM
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Yes it's the same stuff. It's either 4.3 or 4.8L you actually need, so you'll need to buy 5L yes.
Old 04 February 2005, 08:15 PM
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as long as WRX or UK turbo.................if its an STi then normally an LSD rear diff and better off with a pukka LS oil...........

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Old 05 February 2005, 08:16 AM
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cheers guys, uk turbo so off to the shops i go
Old 05 February 2005, 06:36 PM
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how are they going to get the oil in the rear diff ? as gravity dont work up hill or am i just been thick ?
Old 05 February 2005, 06:50 PM
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THICK (joke)

There are two holes in the rear diff, one for draining and one for filling. The filling hold also acts as a fill level. A fluid pump does make changing diff oil a lot easier but it can be done with a std 1lt container and spout supplied.

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As long as the gearbox oil is also suitable for LSD's normally says this on the tech sheet.

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