I have some questions regarding oil for my differentials, and hope some of you can help me out. I have a 2013 Mitsubishi Pajero, don't think this car is sold in the US but the principles will be the same i believe. For those of you that don't know about the Mitsubishi Pajero, it's very similar to the Toyota Land Crusier 4x4.
My owners manual states to use API GL-5 SAE 80 oil in both front and rear differential.
I live in Norway, the temperatures here can go from -25°C (-13°F) Winter to +30°C (+86°F) Summer, but typically it's around -10/-15°C (14/5°F) in the winter months and around +20°C (68°F) in the summer months.
Would a SAE 80 properly lubricate the components of my diff's at all these temperatures? And is there such a thing as full synthetic SAE 80? can only find mineral oils(Ravenol and LiquyMoly).
Could i replace the SAE 80 with a full synthetic API-GL5 SAE 75w-90?
When i asked a authorized Mitsubishi dealer what oil's they used for servicing these cars they said they used Valvoline 75w-90 synthetic blend. And to add to my confusion they said it was an limited slip oil as well, my car is from what i can tell open diff in front and mechanical lock in the rear that i can activate by flipping the switch inside the car.
Why would they use a LS oil for this application? is there any benefits using LS oil in a non LSD? would LS additives harm a non LSD diff or my mechanical lock/function?
Just recently started to read up on oil's and cant say i feel any more educated yet =P hopefully some of you guys can help me out =)
My owners manual states to use API GL-5 SAE 80 oil in both front and rear differential.
I live in Norway, the temperatures here can go from -25°C (-13°F) Winter to +30°C (+86°F) Summer, but typically it's around -10/-15°C (14/5°F) in the winter months and around +20°C (68°F) in the summer months.
Would a SAE 80 properly lubricate the components of my diff's at all these temperatures? And is there such a thing as full synthetic SAE 80? can only find mineral oils(Ravenol and LiquyMoly).
Could i replace the SAE 80 with a full synthetic API-GL5 SAE 75w-90?
When i asked a authorized Mitsubishi dealer what oil's they used for servicing these cars they said they used Valvoline 75w-90 synthetic blend. And to add to my confusion they said it was an limited slip oil as well, my car is from what i can tell open diff in front and mechanical lock in the rear that i can activate by flipping the switch inside the car.
Why would they use a LS oil for this application? is there any benefits using LS oil in a non LSD? would LS additives harm a non LSD diff or my mechanical lock/function?
Just recently started to read up on oil's and cant say i feel any more educated yet =P hopefully some of you guys can help me out =)
