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Carlwill · 05-22-2005, 08:49 AM

Can someone tell me when replacing the fluid in VLSD, what is a proper replacement for it? I went to Autozone and they had a gear oil section for LSD's but was not sure what I should use since I have refilled an LSD before.

Can someone please recommend a brand and weight that works well in a V-LSD.

Thanks

Ritz S14 · 05-22-2005, 09:00 AM

Your good ol standard non synthethic 85w90. Just treat your VLSD llike your open diff, when it comes to changing the fluid.

Carlwill · 05-22-2005, 09:11 AM

Is synthetic bad for the LSD & what do you mean treat it like an open differential? Sorry but this is my first LSD.

Ritz S14 · 05-22-2005, 09:27 AM

VLSD is a sealed diff. It has an internal lubricating system which isn't affected by the type of fluid you fill it up externally.

Carlwill · 05-22-2005, 09:36 AM

So that internal lubricating system never requires service...that is neat. Thanks for the info!

Ritz S14 · 05-22-2005, 09:42 AM

Just make sure you use VLSD output shafts. Good luck

05-22-2005, 08:49 AM	#1
Carlwill Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 45 Posts: 238 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LSD Fluid? Can someone tell me when replacing the fluid in VLSD, what is a proper replacement for it? I went to Autozone and they had a gear oil section for LSD's but was not sure what I should use since I have refilled an LSD before. Can someone please recommend a brand and weight that works well in a V-LSD. Thanks __________________ Linux System Administrator rm -Vfr /etc/nix* "Love is a fist"

05-22-2005, 09:11 AM	#3
Carlwill Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 45 Posts: 238 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is synthetic bad for the LSD & what do you mean treat it like an open differential? Sorry but this is my first LSD. __________________ Linux System Administrator rm -Vfr /etc/nix* "Love is a fist"

05-22-2005, 09:36 AM	#5
Carlwill Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 45 Posts: 238 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So that internal lubricating system never requires service...that is neat. Thanks for the info! __________________ Linux System Administrator rm -Vfr /etc/nix* "Love is a fist"

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05-22-2005, 09:00 AM	#2
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 43 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Your good ol standard non synthethic 85w90. Just treat your VLSD llike your open diff, when it comes to changing the fluid.

05-22-2005, 09:27 AM	#4
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 43 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	VLSD is a sealed diff. It has an internal lubricating system which isn't affected by the type of fluid you fill it up externally.

05-22-2005, 09:42 AM	#6
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 43 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just make sure you use VLSD output shafts. Good luck