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28 Jan 2016 21:04 #161410 by walesy

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Hi. Just bought a 2001 jimny with a 3" lift and decent new tyres. I'll probably have lots of questions but will try and check the FAQ's first.
I'm going to do the diffs and gearbox oils soon. My 1st question is about mineral diff oil. I've got a good price on some but I guess its probably had synthetic oil in there. Should I stick with the synthetic or should I flush it and use the mineral oi?. not sure about mixing them as i'm not sure if they'll react with each other.

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29 Jan 2016 17:21 #161438 by kirkynut

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Welcome along!

Just use what is recommended by Suzuki, listed in the owners manual - I can't remember what viscosity it is but it's not synthetic.

If you plan to use it off road at all you will be changing the diff oil regularly enough to make synthetic a waste of time.

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29 Jan 2016 17:26 #161439 by safari

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80/90 normal oil and cheap

if u worry u die if u dont worry u still die so why worry

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29 Jan 2016 18:18 #161449 by Daniel30

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Just changed all my oils going by this

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29 Jan 2016 18:19 #161450 by Daniel30

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Sorry not very good pic but Photobucket is down at the moment :S

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01 Feb 2016 18:21 #161656 by walesy

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Thanks for the replies. Daniel30. ta for the image. Already know the grades of oil. Just wondering if people go with mineral or semi -synth or is it all down to personal preference.

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