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Recommended Oil for RWD Differentials

Models: See below

Section: General Information

Classification: GI94-001

Bulletin No.: IBT94-011

Date: February 10, 1994

RECOMMENDED OIL FOR REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) DIFFERENTIALS

[Conventional or Viscous Limited Slip Types]

APPLIED MODELS:
All RWD Infiniti Vehicles with Conventional or Viscous Limited Slip Differentials

SERVICE INFORMATION:

To refill the oil for RWD conventional or viscous limited slip differentials applied to Infiniti vehicles, the following criteria should be applied:

Lubrication Purpose: Conventional Differential Gear Oil

Differential Gear Oil Capacity: Refer to the "MA" Section in the appropriate Service Manual.

Type: Sulfur-Phosphorus with Extreme Pressure Additives
American Petroleum Institute (API) Rating: GL-5

NOTE:
Oil meeting the "GL-5" Rating is defined as a "lubricant for hypoid gears in severe service, including 'shock loading' ".





Viscosity: Refer to the chart for differential gear oil viscosity selection with respect to ambient temperature.