KayTee Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 wink.gif Hi, everyone! The time is approaching that I have to worry about what to put into my car, the engine, gearbox and rear axle. The engine is a dry-sumped BDA. The gearbox is a Quaife/FloTech rocket 'pro'. The axle is an English with Quaife ATB diff. I don not at all mind spending an extra quid or five for quality synthetic. What are the best oils protecting my (relatively and to me) expensive components ? Thanks for any and all hints ! Cheers - Karsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 21, 2002 Share Posted February 21, 2002 Hi from Phil akapmr@aol.com It may help you if you read my comments under Syner G in a Zetc for your engine requirements. as for the gear box a semi or fully synthwetic ep75/90 will do a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelspeed Posted February 23, 2002 Share Posted February 23, 2002 Steve at SPC is a Quaife agent and recommends Red Line products. I used them last year and they were fine. The yellow 75W90 for the diff (plate type LSD) and the turquoise bottle Lightweight Shockproof for the diff. Not sure what oil you should use for the ATB, ring Steve and chat. Steve sells the full range and so do Twatts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arnold Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 I too am trying to decide what oil to put in my new diff (Marina - Quaife LSD) Can anybody tell me the difference between a EP 90 and 80W/90. Is a GL4 inferior to a GL5? Is this like the API ratings? I thought I was getting the hang of the oil nomenclature, but that was before I started to look at gearbox and diffs... J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILL FLY Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 I've just fitted one of Phil's Sierra Diffs with a Quaife LSD and filled it with Comma EP90 GL5 after discussing it with Phil. GL5 is a higher quality than GL4. See willfly.net for more info. If you don't spin you ain't trying smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 Tony Thompson recomends Miller oils for the diff. ( plate type ) but everyone favers the brand they distribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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