TRD LSD oils? what do you use

ke25sr · Post by **ke25sr** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:55 am

i have been using a synthetic 75W 140 LS gear oil in AE86 2 way.
Wondering what others have been using?

Bazda · Post by **Bazda** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 12:43 pm

Motul gear competition

Castrol SAFXA is meant to be the one to use these days, and its real cheap to buy from a Ford dealer.

ke25sr · Post by **ke25sr** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 12:56 pm

Also found Penrite hypoid 85W-140 to be in specs too.

OMG so shiny! · Post by **Dell'Orto** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:00 pm

Geartech recommended me 80w140 Redline for mine

4agtepwr · Post by **4agtepwr** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:42 pm

Motul comp gear oil, its expensive but so is rebuilding gearboxes

71TA22 · Post by **71TA22** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 4:30 pm

Castrol LSX 90 and past Castrol equivalents.

280,000 km on a RWD factory 2 way LSD.

ke25sr · Post by **ke25sr** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 4:51 pm

RD require a multi grade, the LS 90 type oils are not right unless you running a stock LSD

71TA22 wrote:Castrol LSX 90 and past Castrol equivalents.

280,000 km on a RWD factory 2 way LSD.

71TA22 · Post by **71TA22** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:10 pm

ke25sr wrote:RD require a multi grade, the LS 90 type oils are not right unless you running a stock LSD

I'm interested to know what the difference between a T293 factory LSD and an early TRD T series LSD is?

Toyota mechanics considered opinion was to use the multigrade oil for racing (more bite) and the 90 on the street (smoother).

ke25sr · Post by **ke25sr** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:18 am

Info from TRD Website, the FF type TRD LSD still is recommended to use a LS90

TRD LSD oil FR is a multi-grade gear oil developed for differentials in vehicles equipped with an LSD. This 85W-140 grade oil maintains its viscosity index across a wide range, and exhibits superior oil film characteristics under both heavy loads and high temperatures, thanks to its special pressure and wear agents, which help to soften shocks and maintain gear teeth. What's more, its special friction-regulating agent maintains the ultra-high LDS performance that is demanded by motor sports and other extreme driving activities.