Nissan Fluids Or Aftermarket
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:18 pm
Hi All,
I don't feel like going to the dealer for fluid changes. I am prepping to change the front and rear diffs. the transfer case, probably the transmission, and power steering fluids.
Wondering what people's thoughts on these fluids are. Should I go out of my way to get Nissan specific fluids or should I go aftermarket.
For instance, the rear calls for GL-5 synthetic 75w-90 in the rear but hypoid super 80w-90 in the front. But why would that even matter? Like why not use the 75w-90 in both. Is one hypoid and one not?
Or the trans and transfer case both call for ATF (one J and one D). But why not use an aftermarket fluid that is D and J compliant in both.
Also are there any recommendations on the power steering fluids.
Recommendations appreciated.
Also does anyone know the crush washers to use for the Diffs? Trans appears to use the same crush washer but I can't seem to find the info on the diff seals.
I don't feel like going to the dealer for fluid changes. I am prepping to change the front and rear diffs. the transfer case, probably the transmission, and power steering fluids.
Wondering what people's thoughts on these fluids are. Should I go out of my way to get Nissan specific fluids or should I go aftermarket.
For instance, the rear calls for GL-5 synthetic 75w-90 in the rear but hypoid super 80w-90 in the front. But why would that even matter? Like why not use the 75w-90 in both. Is one hypoid and one not?
Or the trans and transfer case both call for ATF (one J and one D). But why not use an aftermarket fluid that is D and J compliant in both.
Also are there any recommendations on the power steering fluids.
Recommendations appreciated.
Also does anyone know the crush washers to use for the Diffs? Trans appears to use the same crush washer but I can't seem to find the info on the diff seals.