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what oil use for fill differential

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what oil use for fill differential - how engine oil 40W - I use for my engine and gear box

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The rear axle oil is different to the engine/gearbox. It is EP90.
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Engine and gearbox 20/50, diff Hypoid EP90
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Can you tell me -what oil must use to the Dampers Front and back ?[frame]Image[/frame]

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Answered before - your SAE 40 engine oil will be excellent.
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i've put sae 30 in mine, and it's stiffened up the ride and handling greatly. -- i no longer feel as if i'm going to fall over going round roundabouts :P


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