LSD Oil/ Gearbox oil

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Post Mon Aug 07, 2006 5:12 pm

guys i have just changed the the Oil in my LSD with Esso 85/90 oil. Can i use this in my gearbox as well??

Is this a good oil?
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Post Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:47 pm

Ask the oilman (Simon) before purchasing elsewhere, he's the specialist fella! He recommended synthetic Silkolene Syn5 75w-90.


ORDER ONLINE at http://www.opieoils.co.uk
or CALL GUY or SIMON on 01209 215164


He'll probably come on this thread at some point & confirm all the above.


Regards, BJ.
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Post Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:33 am

i used Castrol SA80 in 'box and Castrol SLX-XJ in my LSD. thats what BMW reccomend
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Post Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:41 pm