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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 02:35 AM
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Motul Differential Oil for Front and Rear

Hello everyone. I am planning on changing my front and rear differential fluids during the next oil change. I daily drive my car and do some spirited driving.

I am thinking about using Motul products since I have heard many good things about it. Perhaps it's a bit of an overkill for how I drive my car, but it gives me a peace of mind. However, I am not sure which to use or most appropriate for my 2012 G37xS coupe. Please advise.

1. Motul Gear 300 75w-90
https://www.motul.com/gb/en/products/gear-300-75w90

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2. Motul Gear 300 LS 75W-90
https://www.motul.com/us/en-US/produ...r-300-ls-75w90

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3. Motul 90PA
https://www.motul.com/ca/en-US/products/90-pa

I've searched and could not find much other than those posted in DIY. Please help out and thanks in advance.

I am also open to suggestions.

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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 05:42 AM
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75-90 reg is fine
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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Surfnazi
75-90 reg is fine
Thanks for replying.

If you don't mind me asking, but what do you mean by "regular"?
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You don't need the extreme oil
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Originally Posted by Surfnazi
You don't need the extreme oil

ok, got it! Thanks.
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So in terms of using regular gear oil, the G37xS manual indicated 80w90 gear oil.

Has anyone use 75w90 for both the front and back in an AWD? Would that be okay?
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Anyone? Any ideas?

Is the 80w90 and 75w90 really that different?

Dealer said to use 80w90 to prevent any noises coming from the differential. How true is this?
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