HUSTLER Member 663 Member For: 21y 6m 19d Location: Broken Hill Posted 12/05/04 09:18 AM Share Posted 12/05/04 09:18 AM (edited) Went to my Ford dealer today to see about getting my diff and trans oil changed, I ask what they reccommended. They said they have a special "chrysler oil" which is 90 BUCKS!!!! a litre!! and they would change it(diff only) for about 210 bucks!Anyone know heard of this oil b4 and is it as good as the salesman recons!!?? Edited 12/05/04 09:20 AM by HUSTLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapnut Member 216 Member For: 20y 11m 18d Location: Siddie Posted 12/05/04 09:31 AM Share Posted 12/05/04 09:31 AM Sounds like crap to me. My car is at the dealer getting a diff oil leak fixed.I will ask about the cost of the diff oil tomorrow when I pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBO4LT Member 1,533 Member For: 21y 6m 21d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 12/05/04 09:38 AM Share Posted 12/05/04 09:38 AM I think it takes SAF XO castrol its a synthetic oil think its about $40 per litre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBT56 Mal Wood Automotive Member 457 Member For: 22y 4m 4d Gender: Male Posted 12/05/04 10:16 AM Share Posted 12/05/04 10:16 AM I would be wary of using SAF-XA in an M86 LSD. Stick with a good quality mineral oil and change it when needed. Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Power Member 798 Member For: 21y 11m 8d Posted 12/05/04 11:08 AM Share Posted 12/05/04 11:08 AM Qn for Ben, (WBT56) I used Castrol SAF-XA in my LSD diff in my ED falcon and I found that it became noisy and clunky rather soon. Could this be attributed to the SAF-XA? I thought it would be good diff oil as it was synthetic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tupperware Member 113 Member For: 22y 2m 12d Location: South Brizzy Posted 12/05/04 08:08 PM Share Posted 12/05/04 08:08 PM From memory it cost me about $100 18 months ago. Around 2 litres ($40 ea) and some Ford part number monkey spunk additive.I did it when almost new in an attempt to prevent the standard diff whine. It didn't work, it's been noisy since 40K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBT56 Mal Wood Automotive Member 457 Member For: 22y 4m 4d Gender: Male Posted 12/05/04 09:35 PM Share Posted 12/05/04 09:35 PM Qn for Ben, (WBT56) I used Castrol SAF-XA in my LSD diff in my ED falcon and I found that it became noisy and clunky rather soon. Could this be attributed to the SAF-XA? I thought it would be good diff oil as it was synthetic? Don't get me wrong. SAF-XA is brilliant high temp oil for open or spool diff use. When you put it in an LSD, it overlubricates the cones, (they work on friction, remember) and causes the symptoms you have suffered. Long term it will completely disable the limited slip. Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBO4LT Member 1,533 Member For: 21y 6m 21d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 12/05/04 11:39 PM Share Posted 12/05/04 11:39 PM Hi BenWhat oil would you recommend to use in our diffs in your opinion? Grade / Brand Thanks Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boggman Guests Posted 12/05/04 11:49 PM Share Posted 12/05/04 11:49 PM Hey GuysHustler - XR BA diff capacity is only 1.6 Litres. $210 sounds very richFord Australia recommends SAF-XA with additional 100ml Sturaco Additive.I work for one of the major lubes suppliers and have never heard of a special "chrysler oil". Will also find out the purpose of the Sturaco additive and post info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boggman Guests Posted 13/05/04 12:15 AM Share Posted 13/05/04 12:15 AM Okay..Sturaco details - friction modifier designed to eliminate diff chatter (or clunky noises as has been posted)Using sturaco is a must to ensure LSD works properly as reasoned by Ben.Using a mineral base oil may eliminate diff chatter but will not cope with diff temperatures leading to excessive wear.Stick with the SAFXA and make sure you get the Sturaco additive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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