differential

2004 KIA SORENTO

145,000 MILES

MOHDSAD

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9 POSTS

I have sorento 2004.

Differentail was ok but I change differental oil for GL-5 normial.

after use my car for 2 week I had noise in differential.

my question is what I do .

put new oil or what.

thanks

Jun 3, 2012 at 7:44 AM

KHLOW2008

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
41,814 POSTS

GL5 normal for rear differential is not correct if the differential is with LSD (Limited Slip Differential). If your vehicle is with LSD, you need to get the correct oil. Prolonged use will damage the LSD clutches.

Jun 3, 2012 at 9:24 AM

MOHDSAD

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9 POSTS

Hi

Now in the car LSD 80W-90 MADE IN UAE.
But differential noise still there.

thanks
allaith

Jun 3, 2012 at 10:22 AM

KHLOW2008

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
41,814 POSTS

What type of noise are you getting?
Using incorrect oil can cause noises and it might require some running to reduce the noise.

Try driving around in circles of 8s for a while to see if the noise reduces.

Jun 3, 2012 at 10:32 AM

MOHDSAD

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hi

machenic said differential noise

can you give me name of spical differentail oil .
thanks

Jun 3, 2012 at 10:58 AM

KHLOW2008

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Refer to diagram, those are the manufacturers specification.

You need to be specific about noises, how does it sound etc. You cannot tell the doctor that you are sick without telling him what is wrong and expect him to prescribe medication for you.

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Jun 3, 2012 at 11:10 AM

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