GL-4/ GL-5
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I'm not familiar with the vehicle but I would say just use what they recommend. In some applications the amount of additive required in order to achieve GL-5 type EP performance does not agree with certain other components. GL-4 fluids, as a rule of thumb, are usually about a 50% treat of the GL-5, so less aggressive to some sensitive components.
Originally Posted By: mailman74
My 01 kia usas 75w90 gl-4 or gl-5 in transfer case but my 02 sportage owners manual says 75w90 gl-4. What can i use safely.
You can use this in both cars: Amsoil GL-4 MTG 75W-90
You are asking the right questions. Just don't use a standard GL-5 differential fluid.
My 01 kia usas 75w90 gl-4 or gl-5 in transfer case but my 02 sportage owners manual says 75w90 gl-4. What can i use safely.
You can use this in both cars: Amsoil GL-4 MTG 75W-90
You are asking the right questions. Just don't use a standard GL-5 differential fluid.
You can also use Redline MT90.
Transfer case isn't going to worry about GL4 vs GL5 if change interval is reasonable(like ~30k). I would use whatever 75w90 you can find in your area.
For manual trannies, I would definitely avoid the GL5's. The shift quality is certainly better with Gl4 in manuals. Xcases are more simple then manuals.
Ford dealership have a 75w90 GL4.
Redline MT90, Amsoil MTG, Royalpurple Maxgear,.... as well as other brands are good GL4 fluids that can be used.
Again, since this is an x-case, I would just grab ANY name brand full synthetic GL4 or GL5 from your local autoparts store and not worry about it.
For manual trannies, I would definitely avoid the GL5's. The shift quality is certainly better with Gl4 in manuals. Xcases are more simple then manuals.
Ford dealership have a 75w90 GL4.
Redline MT90, Amsoil MTG, Royalpurple Maxgear,.... as well as other brands are good GL4 fluids that can be used.
Again, since this is an x-case, I would just grab ANY name brand full synthetic GL4 or GL5 from your local autoparts store and not worry about it.
Originally Posted By: Whitewolf
I'm not familiar with the vehicle but I would say just use what they recommend. In some applications the amount of additive required in order to achieve GL-5 type EP performance does not agree with certain other components. GL-4 fluids, as a rule of thumb, are usually about a 50% treat of the GL-5, so less aggressive to some sensitive components.
Hey whitewolf Who are you you know to much to be joe "normal"
bruce
I'm not familiar with the vehicle but I would say just use what they recommend. In some applications the amount of additive required in order to achieve GL-5 type EP performance does not agree with certain other components. GL-4 fluids, as a rule of thumb, are usually about a 50% treat of the GL-5, so less aggressive to some sensitive components.
Hey whitewolf Who are you you know to much to be joe "normal"
bruce
undummy has a good handle on this
Probably use Redline MTL as well. Give Redline or Amsoil a jingle and get it from them. 2 Quarts are cheaper than 1 of the GM stuff when I last visited a GM store. YIKES.....
My 04 Subaru Outback calls for 75W-90 GL5 in the front transaxle. Shifting can be a bit notchy, and it absolutely does not want to go into first gear unless it's completely stopped. They specifically say not to use an oil with LS additives. I bought a few quarts of RL 75W-90NS, but I can't get the [censored] drain plug out! I bought the proper T70 torx driver and it just won't budge even with my 2' breaker bar on it. I think I'll have to let the dealer sort that one out.
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