Drivetrain - Differential Oil Recommendations

Classification:
GI94-001

Section:
General Information

Reference:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN NTB94-004

Models:
See Below

Date:
January 13, 1994

RECOMMENDED OIL FOR DIFFERENTIALS
[Conventional or Viscous Limited Slip Types]

APPLIED MODELS:
All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Nissan Vehicles with Conventional or Viscous Limited Slip Differentials

NOTE:
For Nissan vehicles equipped with most types of Limited Slip Differentials, refer to Nissan Technical Bulletin NTB93-140 (GI93-011), "Oil for Limited Slip Differential."

SERVICE INFORMATION:

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

Lubrication Purpose: Conventional Differential Gear Oil

Differential Gear Oil Capacity: Refer to the Maintenance Section.

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.