Differential gear oil type?

2005 NISSAN FRONTIER
112,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SMALLBLOCK351
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I need to know what weight fluid is recommended in the rear-end? Also does it need to be GL-4 or GL-5?
Jul 23, 2016 at 4:18 PM
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api -GL5-80w90 gear oil unless a hot climate like Arizona the 90w can be used.
Jul 23, 2016 at 4:44 PM
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SMALLBLOCK351
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So any brand that is GL5 80w90 or 80w95? I appreciate the information. Thank you.
Jul 23, 2016 at 5:52 PM
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Yes, just as long as you use the correct spec oil, but cheap oils are just that. use quality and it will last longer.
Jul 23, 2016 at 6:55 PM
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SMALLBLOCK351
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Great! I changet my manual transmission fluid with Redline MT90 and it is fantastic! So i am going with Redline for the rear-end also. Thanks again for your help.
Jul 23, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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