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what's the best fluid for Torsen diffs?

Old 02-24-08, 12:48 AM
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Default what's the best fluid for Torsen diffs?

I plan on putting in a Torsen LSD
what's the best fluid for Torsen diffs?
from my searches I see alot of people talk about a toyota lsd fluid for clutch type lsd's
but no mention of Torsen LSD's....
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i use the mobil 1 synthetic fluid.
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use regular gear oil. lsd oil has small particles of metal in it just like some ford trans fluids. its done to provide more friction between clutch disks. there is no clutches in a Torsen so just use some gear oil. organic or synthetic is your choice.
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Originally Posted by 5sp_jzz30
use regular gear oil. lsd oil has small particles of metal in it just like some ford trans fluids. its done to provide more friction between clutch disks. there is no clutches in a Torsen so just use some gear oil. organic or synthetic is your choice.
+1 he completely speaks the truth
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