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26. Mar 2011 at 21:53  
Does anyone know what oil I need to top up the rear diff amnd also how its done??

Is there a levekl plug and how much should it have??.....Is there a set level or is it like the autobox where u let it fill until it runs out of the filler hole??
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Reply #1 - 26. Mar 2011 at 21:57  
IIRC, SAE90 semi-synthetic (with LSD additive if it's an LSD diff).

Fill it till it comes out of the hole.

Just to add - the filler plug is half-way up on the drivers side of the diff, need a Torx bit to get it out (T30 seems to stick in my mind, but not 100% on that...)
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Reply #2 - 26. Mar 2011 at 21:59  
damon80 wrote on 26. Mar 2011 at 21:57:
IIRC, SAE90 semi-synthetic (with LSD additive if it's an LSD diff).

Fill it till it comes out of the hole.

Just to add - the filler plug is half-way up on the drivers side of the diff, need a Torx bit to get it out (T30 seems to stick in my mind, but not 100% on that...)

T50 I believe
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Reply #3 - 26. Mar 2011 at 22:05  
Yep, you're right Rob - just dug out the guide on changing the diff oil, and T50 it is...  Embarrassed  Grin :
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1161520937
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Reply #4 - 26. Mar 2011 at 22:08  
thanks chaps, the guide does not say, but are u better off doing this warm or cold??
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Reply #5 - 26. Mar 2011 at 22:18  
Don't think it really matters TBH...  Although I'd be inclined to do it cold to aviod burning myself on the exhaust
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