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Differential gear oil type?

Tiny
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  • 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 112,000 MILES
I need to know what weight fluid is recommended in the rear-end? Also does it need to be GL-4 or GL-5?
Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 AT 4:18 PM

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Tiny
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Api -GL5-80w90 gear oil unless a hot climate like Arizona the 90w can be used.
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Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 AT 4:44 PM
Tiny
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So any brand that is GL5 80w90 or 80w95? I appreciate the information. Thank you.
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Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 AT 5:52 PM
Tiny
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Yes, just as long as you use the correct spec oil, but cheap oils are just that. Use quality and it will last longer.
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Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 AT 6:55 PM
Tiny
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Great! I changet my manual transmission fluid with Redline MT90 and it is fantastic! So I am going with Redline for the rear-end also. Thanks again for your help.
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Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 AT 7:09 PM
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Thanks for using 2CarPros. Tell your friends, we are here for everyone with problems.
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Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 AT 8:28 PM

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