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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 11:11 AM
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Default Which rear differential oil to use in a s2000?

RED LINE OIL
ShockProofTM Gear Oil 75w90

Mobil One synthetic

OEM Honda
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 10:53 PM
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I've used the Mobil 1 and the Red Line oil (not the shock proof formula, just the regular gear oil). Couldn't tell the difference between the two when driving to be honest.
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 07:31 AM
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there is no suitable "OEM" diff. fluid for the s2k. the only thats available is the VTM4 which is made for crvs,etc. i recommend castrol hypoid c gear oil 75w90/80w90.
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 02:22 PM
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Been using Mobil 1 75W-90 as this is widely available.
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 10:26 AM
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I highly recommend Swepco 201 gear lube. call it one of those little tricks handed over from the Porsche guys. runs approximately 30-40 bucks a gallon which will last through three changes.
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 08:03 PM
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Thanks for your recomendation's
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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NEO Synthetic gear oil is the best stuff I have seen for any rear end..
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Old May 27, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by coos
NEO Synthetic gear oil is the best stuff I have seen for any rear end..
I am experiencing severe axle whine with my 2010 Cross tour,any suggestions for a lub ?
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Old May 27, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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I use this from Hardtopguy.

http://hardtopguy.com/store/product....&cat=56&page=1
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Old May 27, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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amsoil severe gear 75w-90


the best.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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Royal Purple 75w-90. I use Royal Purple in everything.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Amsoil.

I won't touch the OEM: dealer sold me incompatible Ridgeline/Pilot oil.
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Old May 28, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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I use Amosil SG 75w-110.
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Old May 28, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Motul 90 PA
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Old May 28, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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Default Re: Which rear differential oil to use in a s2000?

Originally Posted by ExVtec
Same here.
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Old May 29, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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haha what a helpful thread, everybody uses something different. i used the LE 1605 and no problems what so ever. same as the guy above me used but the newer version. its a rich dark red formula kind of weird but works. got it from here: http://ricks2k.com/products/le1605.php

im sure you can use any of the ones listed above, just give it a frequent fluid change...my .02
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Old May 29, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Andyroo
haha what a helpful thread, everybody uses something different. i used the LE 1605 and no problems what so ever. same as the guy above me used but the newer version. its a rich dark red formula kind of weird but works. got it from here: http://ricks2k.com/products/le1605.php

im sure you can use any of the ones listed above, just give it a frequent fluid change...my .02
i've been using this for over 2 years on my track car, no complaints here.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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le-1605
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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ams oil 75w90
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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Default Re: Which rear differential oil to use in a s2000?

Amsoil 75w140 (I use 140 b/c the way that PuddyMod built the diff and it requires it for Road Racing. Amsoil has always worked for me. I also used the old LE1605 fluid from HTG.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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I use Silkolene BOA90 LS high performance gear and LSD oil.

Good quality stuff.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:49 AM
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LE-1605 here, too.

I swapped the dif fluid out when I bought the car and so far only have put 2500 miles on it. No issues though!
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 07:18 AM
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I use Red Line MTL & it works great.


Fernando @ KINGS Performance
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Default Re: Which rear differential oil to use in a s2000?

Originally Posted by HdeucedeuceA
Royal Purple 75w-90. I use Royal Purple in everything.
I just switched from the RP back to the Mobile 1. The RP just seemed to break down to quickly. Its viscosity thins incredibly fast. I'll never use it again in my diff.
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