[DeTomaso] zf oil?

[Asa Jay Laughton]

If you've just reassembled it, my assumption is you've used all new 
gaskets and seals.  If that is the case, then you should have no worries 
with a synthetic.   Amsoil makes a great one:
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/svg.aspx

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired

& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA

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MikeLDrew at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 11/5/09 16 58 38, rtaspl at aol.com writes:
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>> OK I just got my zf-2 back together. now what is the oil I am to put in 
>> this thing??
>>
>>     
>
> You should be fine with any good quality 80-90 weight gear oil.   
> Synthetics may cause seals to leak a bit more.   Due to the nature of the 
> limited-slip, no LSD additive is required.   Quality gear oil is all you need.   I 
> typically use Castrol, but I've used Valvoline too.
>
> The most important thing is to change it periodically.   The book says 
> initially after 4000-5000 km, and then after 16000-20000 km.   Also, change it 
> ever 2-3 years regardless of mileage.
>
> Mike
>
> Mike
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