Advice on Diff fluid
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Montevideo, Uruguay
Advice on Diff fluid
Hello everyone
I am going to change the differential fluid on my 2016 Z51.
On my previous Corvettes I used to use Castrol Syntrac 75W90 100% synthetic, but I just talked to the Castrol dealer and they say they haven't had it for a few months now and they don't know when they're going to bring it back.
There are several brands here that have the limited slip additive, but the only two 100% synthetic products that I find, are Valvoline Synpower 75W90 and Motul Gear LS 75W90.
Has anyone used any of them?
What would be your preference?
Thanks!!
I am going to change the differential fluid on my 2016 Z51.
On my previous Corvettes I used to use Castrol Syntrac 75W90 100% synthetic, but I just talked to the Castrol dealer and they say they haven't had it for a few months now and they don't know when they're going to bring it back.
There are several brands here that have the limited slip additive, but the only two 100% synthetic products that I find, are Valvoline Synpower 75W90 and Motul Gear LS 75W90.
Has anyone used any of them?
What would be your preference?
Thanks!!
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Montevideo, Uruguay
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Maryland, USA
I dont think you can go wrong with either, as long as correct weight and has the limited slip friction modifier.. I would go with cheapest since usually its not cheap anyway.
Just buy enough to fill it up to the top.
Just buy enough to fill it up to the top.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 267
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From: Montevideo, Uruguay
The regulation in Uruguay says that as a person, I can bring anything from overseas; up to $200 per shipment (max 6 per year), I do not pay taxes and for more than that amount, an extra expense of 60% is paid. Also,I can bring up to $1,000 with me if I return from a trip, and as I travell twice a year to the US, is not a problem to get parts for my Corvette. But that same regulation prohibits me from bringing lubricants, fuel, tires, medications, cosmetics and some other products.
Best regards!!
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yep. Pick one of those 2, and you’re good to go. I would say pick Valvoline, but someone will come on here and tell how they use Motul in their diff and never blew up lol.