KYK711D Vitesse 1600/6 Rear Diff

[martyn wright]

Hi All!  Question:  What Oil do I need for my Rear Diff Please?  Would it be the same as the gearbox??  Many Thanks

[NonMember]

Factory spec would be EP80 GL4 for fill, EP90 GL4 topup - the same as the gearbox - but some people prefer EP140, especially if driven hard. The GL4 is important in that it must be "yellow metal safe", which most GL5 isn't.

 

(aside: whenever anyone refers to the "rear diff" I get a strong urge to say "same as the front diff? Err...")

[Clive]

3 hours ago, martyn wright said:

Hi All!  Question:  What Oil do I need for my Rear Diff Please?  Would it be the same as the gearbox??  Many Thanks

Yes, GL4 is ideal, and I have been using ep80-90 for years. (probably 30)

Re the above, a diff would actually like GL5 IF yellow metal safe, and there are plenty out there. (GL5 is slipperyier, new word, but that is no good for a gearbox as the synchros won't work properly)

 

[Stratton Jimmer]

Now you have got me worried... I can't find a front diff on either of my motors.