Diff & Gearbox Oil's

[santaclews]

Just wondering does any one know what Oil the dealers use and recommend for the diesel ML triton.
My preference was to use Delo 400 any comments on what is the best oil. I am changing oil and filter every 7500 K
Thanks Santa

[subi_man]

There is a good oil thread here santa

hope that helps

[boycee]

Hey santa, check your manual for the oil type. There is also a thread on this topic but I don't know where it is, sorry. if I find it i will let you know.

[Adz]

I am thinking of changing my diff & gearbox oil...can I get some ideas/feedback on what oils you guys are using

[Adz]

anyone?

[Greedy]

Factory supplied.

[Adz]

So assuming it has to be factory stuff to keep the warranty Greedy?

[Greedy]

That could be an area for debate should an issue arise. I just haven't changed it to anything else. Not even sure how often it should be changed.

[Adz]

I wondered whether it might be...and Im sure Mrs Bitchy would find a reason to blame it should an accident occur!

Im of the same thinking, I read somewhere it should be every 5000km's but still not sure if thats correct. The main reason I want to know, is because Im wondering whether I should get them to change it when my car goes in on Monday for the rebuild??

[Greedy]

It's unusual to change diff and gearbox oils at all as far as I know. In 4wd's, I could understand regular changes as there is a greater chance of water contamination etc. but every 5000km. What about those poor bastards that have to get it serviced professionally as they're inept with a spanner or knowhow? The service interval would be much too high. You now have me thinking so off to the service book I go. Turns out it's 45000km replacements for gearbox (manual and auto), both diffs and transfer case. You learn something new everyday. There is the usual disclaimer of 30000km for "severe" conditions.

[NowForThe5th]

Adz - Save your money. No need to change diff or gearbox oils until major service or you have concerns about contamination. Even then the dealers will sting you big time. Oils only need to meet the specs in the handbook, don't have to be any particular brand, to maintain warranty. Exception is coolant which is a weird one - careful you don't put the usual green stuff in.

[Adz]

Thanks 5th.

Is it the 15000km intervals that are the major services or is it further down the track? If it is the 15000km intervals then Im in luck cos they're doing that service for me as part of the engine rebuild.
If not then thats a different story.

[Greedy]

Exception is coolant which is a weird one - careful you don't put the usual green stuff in.

I have heard this from a bloke that worked at mitsi's factory. For some reason, they have formulated their own coolant that's supposedly "special". My guess is to cover for the cheaparse metal the build the motors out of.

[Adz]

Turns out it's 45000km replacements for gearbox (manual and auto), both diffs and transfer case.

I guess that answers my 'when is the major service' kwestion!! Pays to read before posting huh?

You learn something everyday

No sh*t!!

[Buzzy]

Changed the title of this thread from "What Oil" to "Diff & gearbox oils" as that is the way the thread has gone.
Anyone need any info on Engine oils check the thread subi put up in the second post up there ^^^^^^^

[Adz]

Thanks Buzzy!...you're a gentleman & a scallop!

[Buzzy]

I love being a scallop, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm scallop's!

[NowForThe5th]

Hey Buzzy does that mean I can't talk about the coolant any more? Or can you change the thread to "Diff & Gearbox Oils & Coolant & Service Intervals & Learning Something Everyday & Scallops"?

My tame mechanic tells me that Mitsu is like Toyota. Better to use their stuff (even though they are different colours) than to run the risk of a warranty claim knockback even though the other coolant might be just as good, maybe better.

[Adz]

Diff & Gearbox Oils & Coolant & Service Intervals & Learning Something Everyday & Scallops"

I tried to add it in as the topic subjet but its too long!!

[Sportero]

Hey guys in Trinidad the dealer uses Prestone coolant. I asked for Mitsu diaqueen coolant and they dont stock it.

[Sportero]

The dealer also refered me to a place that sells the diff oil as they have none in stock. When i buy i will post the brand.

[Sportero]

The dealer also refered me to a place that sells the diff oil as they have none in stock. When i buy i will post the brand.

[Sportero]

hi all i bought castrol synthetic gear oil for the diffs and castrol conventional oil gear oil for transfer case. The both diffs took 5 liters and the service manual stated 3.8L for both diffs. The transfer case took 3L and service manual stated it takes 2.5 L. I filled everything until the oil trickled out of the fill hole.

[Sportero]

hi all i bought castrol synthetic gear oil for the diffs and castrol conventional oil gear oil for transfer case. The both diffs took 5 liters and the service manual stated 3.8L for both diffs. The transfer case took 3L and service manual stated it takes 2.5 L. I filled everything until the oil trickled out of the fill hole.