Diff. and gear oils
Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 30, 2002 at 00:00
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Kelvin
I know oils ain't oils BUT can I use one oil in my diff.'s and gearbox as "emergency" spare oil to get me out of trouble for a while if necessary. My point is that my Prado is supposed to take Gear oil GL-4 or 5 SAE 75W-80 for the gear/transfer, Hypoid GL-5 SAE 90 for the front diff., and Hypoid Limited Slip. GL-5 SAE 90 for rear diff.. I know these are best but can I carry one as a spare and use it if I have to till I can flush it out and put the proper stuff in at the next town/servo.? Any temporary problems that I may have to live with till proper oil used? (eg. slippery diff. not work
well?) Any long term effects if I take it easy till proper oil in place? I can hear people saying just carry the right oil BUT space and weight is critical with a family on board as
well. Maybe leave the family behind? Thanks in anticipation.