Which differential fluid should I buy?

Mind_Reader7 · Postby **Mind_Reader7** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 3:24 pm

I'm driving a 1995 Mx5, and recently did my oil/trans fluid/turret. Almost all sites suggest using Redline (which is very hard to find around Perth at a decent price). Which off the shelf product should I be using for my differential? My closest store is Supercheap Auto.

hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 5:42 pm

depends on the diff, but for the standard open diff, and the Torsen 2 I use Castrol VMX-M

I use the same for gearbox and diff, I personally dont see any need for Redline etc in either unless you feel like spending extra money to tell people you've put in redline.

RS2000 · Postby **RS2000** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 8:36 pm

Supercheap (& others) sell Penrite Pro Gear 75W-90, which seems a good quality full synthetic GL5 oil.

speed · Postby **speed** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:04 am

Big fan of Castrol until I found that they don't supply to menai auto parts (my SCA alternative).

Apparently the big chains have blocked them out.

So now I go for nulon to support my local industry and Australia.

Regie · Postby **Regie** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 3:56 pm

speed wrote:Big fan of Castrol until I found that they don't supply to menai auto parts (my SCA alternative).

Apparently the big chains have blocked them out.

So now I go for nulon to support my local industry and Australia.

remember if you are a club member you get trade prices at Bursons In Peakhurst (opposite Charlie Lovetts)

speed · Postby **speed** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 4:04 pm

Regie wrote:
speed wrote:Big fan of Castrol until I found that they don't supply to menai auto parts (my SCA alternative).

Apparently the big chains have blocked them out.

So now I go for nulon to support my local industry and Australia.

remember if you are a club member you get trade prices at Bursons In Peakhurst (opposite Charlie Lovetts)

Are you kidding me! Where do I sign up?

Regie, I've been meaning to meet you in the flesh for a while now. Think I even posted in your thread to get your attention.

We need... let me rephrase that, Speed needs a dodgy day!

Happy to host and provide food and drinks.

Please pm me, as I've tried you before but never heard back.

Thank you thank you!