Author Topic: best rear axle oil ?  (Read 859 times)

Paul99

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best rear axle oil ?
« on: May 02, 2023, 17:30:09 »
66, 230sl.
What's the best rear axle oil?  Old specs say SAE 90, but isn't modern EP80/W90 ok?  Or suggestions please?

Jowe

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Re: best rear axle oil ?
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2023, 19:57:42 »
You should use Hypoid SAE 90.
Johan
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