If you're tight turning from a stop it's most like the rear differential, which is very common for short-wheelbase vehicles like the VX and nothing to concern yourself over. My '93 Trooper RS, also SWB, would do the same thing.
Super VXer
If you're tight turning from a stop it's most like the rear differential, which is very common for short-wheelbase vehicles like the VX and nothing to concern yourself over. My '93 Trooper RS, also SWB, would do the same thing.
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Well, I wouldn't be worried but that only started to occur recently. I haven't had this problem earlier regardless of how tight the turn was...And I have to admit that it happens not only in tight turns, but in ANY turns. Is it possible that something else is causing it?
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Changing the diff. fluid & adding new LSD additive MAY help somewhat...It's easy & inexpensive. Depending on mileage, It probably needs to be done anyway.
Ldub
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Ldub, thanks - do you know the type/brand of fluid and additive that should be used?
Well, i have actually checked the type of lube that's in there now. It's Mobil's 75W90, which according to the manufacturer's website, is excellent for LSDs. However, I guess it won't hurt if a proper LS additive is added...the question is what would be the proper additive...?
Last edited by Shortstop : 12/22/2005 at 05:59 AM
Super VXer
Mobil-1 gear oil is a little too slippery for the Isuzu LSD, so be sure to use additive. If you need to locate drain and fill points, check my gallery for photos of the diff.
Super VXer
I use all Amzoil products & have found the LSD additive at my local NAPA, though they did have to order it. Being syn. it should mix w/ mobil 1 products...maybe Joe Black has some input on befouling Mobile 1 products w/ Amzoil productOriginally Posted by Shortstop
I would imagine most other manufacturers offer LSD additive.
Ldub
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As far as Amsoil vs. Mobil-1 goes, at least they both are true synthetics. My Mobil-1 preference is due to real-world use in everything from aerospace to heavy industrial. Amsoil advertises its use by this racer or that one, but if you go to where the bottom line in industrial, agricultural and other industries is dictated in maintenance dollars then you'll see Mobil-1 in use. Plus it's much more readily available when you need it.
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Guys, I finally found an LSD additive. It's K&W 2508, Posi-trac limited slip gear oil. Now I wonder if it's compatible with Mobil 1 for LSD?
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