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Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
Hi all,
apologies if this has been covered already, but I did a search and couldn't find anything...
I just want to replace the gearbox/LSD oil in my S-Dub, and was wondering what everyone uses/recommends..?
Thanks in advance!
Jay Morley, WA 1994 MR2 JDM turbo - The Mista2 2013 Holden Calais wagon - to carry stuff and peeps 1977 Toyota Crown - work in progress. S l o w l y ! !
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Re:Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
2012/04/26 15:30:32
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For a std LSD im pretty sure its Penrite 75 gear oil.
Have a look on Road and track site.
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Re:Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
2012/04/26 15:32:42
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Hi, I have some months ago replaced my LSD gear oil with REDLINE MT-90. I have to say the gear changes fill much better than before, old oil was a shell synthetic.
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Re:Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
2012/04/26 16:17:24
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Redline MT90 killed a fresh transmission of mine, seriously don't recommend it. I actually use the Caltex branded 75/90 GL4 Easyshift (which is Toyotas recommended spec & used in some Toyotas apparently). Works perfectly. I'd stay away from GL4/5 transmission oils. Everytime I search the shelves, never find a 75/90 GL4 from Penrite.
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Re:Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
2012/04/26 17:02:40
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Good to know! I quite like Penrite oils, so would use one of those as long as it's good. Otherwise I might see if I can get my hands on the Caltex stuff. How much will I need?
post edited by Dr.J - 2012/04/26 17:06:53
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Re:Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
2012/04/26 17:08:33
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the caltex oil is what wtfauto use for e15x boxes, and hence what i use.
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Re:Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
2012/04/26 17:40:18
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Dr.J
How much will I need?
Anyone?
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Re:Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
2012/04/26 17:54:10
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1 & bit containers of the caltex oil from memory. Can't remember in litres.
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Re:Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
2012/04/26 18:01:19
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75/ w90 GL4 (make sure its GL4) for std viscous LSD.
Aftermarket mechanical clutch type ones are a whole differen kettle of fish..
cheers
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Re:Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
2012/04/26 18:23:03
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+1 for a GL4 I have had good results with this one (S54 trans) Burson's sell it. 
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Re:Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
2012/04/27 22:20:34
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If you have the factory viscous LSD, the LSD operation is not influenced by the oil, so its not as critical.
In my previous SW20, I had a plate LSD and went through a few redline oils all of which caused the LSD plates to chatter in one way or another.
I ended up using a synthetic Mobil oil, sorry cant recall the grade/type, but it solved the LSD chatter and the shifts were still great. It was what Tony Flood recommended at the time.
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Re:Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
2012/04/27 23:41:19
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whats the difference with gl4 and a gl5?
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Re:Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
2012/04/28 00:08:43
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Why do people say "grow some balls"? Balls are weak and sensitive if you really wanna get tough, grow a vagina! Those things take a pounding!
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Re:Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
2012/04/28 09:16:09
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You can buy it direct from caltex in I think welshpool. I bought a 20l drum of it for approx $180, but they should do the smaller containers, of which you will need 2.
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Re:Best gearbox/LSD oil for Gen3 turbo SW20?
2012/04/28 10:03:29
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I got the Penrite gearbox oil. You have to make sure you get the right one with Penrite, as there are 2 types that appear the same, but are not. I had to get 2 x 2L bottle. But I'd say the gearbox uses around 2.5l or so. The BGB has the exact volume required.
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