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Title: 1.5 way diff..... what oil ??
Post by: Red and Single on October 11, 2005, 10:52:05 AM

Hi Guys,

I\'ve got a 1.5 way diff on the car (or at least that is what I\'m told my the seller) and I am wanting to change the fluid in it to see if it helps make it a bit more friendly :)

I have had a good look over it and suprise suprise it has no markings at all. :eek

Should I leave it alone and accept it\'s clonky nature or should I try and change the fluid ? :confused:

Thing is I\'ve no idea what fluid would be suitable for such a diff and I\'m guessing without knowing the manufacturer and therefore the exact type of diff, I wont get much further ??? :confused:

Can anyone shed any light ??

Thanks :D

Dave Hughes :chat

Title: 1.5 way diff..... what oil ??
Post by: maximtaylor on October 11, 2005, 05:09:19 PM

Any good GL-5 gear oil should do it :)

Something like Castrol Syntrax, easy to find.

Title: 1.5 way diff..... what oil ??
Post by: big_spin_flip on October 11, 2005, 05:15:25 PM

Does that mean it\'s clonky nature is due to wear/lack of oil.... or is it supposed to do that???? Mine does too!

Title: 1.5 way diff..... what oil ??
Post by: banned advertiser on October 11, 2005, 06:45:20 PM

If its a 1.5 it will clonk.
Several guys are using Royal Purple with no problems.
The Drift car we sponsored was also using it.

Title: 1.5 way diff..... what oil ??
Post by: Red and Single on October 11, 2005, 07:31:23 PM

Quote from: big_spin_flipDoes that mean it\'s clonky nature is due to wear/lack of oil.... or is it supposed to do that???? Mine does too!

I\'ve no idea, but i figured changing the oil would not make things worse.

Dave Hughes

Title: 1.5 way diff..... what oil ??
Post by: Red and Single on October 11, 2005, 07:40:46 PM

Quote from: rotaryart.uk.comIf its a 1.5 it will clonk.
Several guys are using Royal Purple with no problems.
The Drift car we sponsored was also using it.

First off, thank you to all for your much welcomed input :D

Gary,

I\'d be interested to recieve a price from you for enough lubricant to change both Gearbox and Diff oils if that is possible, please drop me an email at dave@fhwarden.co.uk

Many thanks for your trouble. :3gears-lh

Dave Hughes :chat

Title: 1.5 way diff..... what oil ??
Post by: oilman on October 19, 2005, 01:25:23 PM

For the diff I would use an sae 90.

Something like this:

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/TechSpecs/boa%2090%20ls%20-%204%20wheel.pdf

or this:

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/TechSpecs/Mobil%20and%20Motul/90_PA_3181.pdf

Cheers
Simon

Title: 1.5 way diff..... what oil ??
Post by: Red and Single on October 19, 2005, 04:26:14 PM

Thanks for responses everyone.

Ordered with thanks - Oilman :chat

Title: 1.5 way diff..... what oil ??
Post by: oilman on October 19, 2005, 05:40:06 PM

Good to talk, let me know how you get on ;)

Cheers
Simon

Mazda Rotary Club

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