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Recommended Materials: Lubricants

Use either the lubricants in the table below or equivalent. See LUBRICANTS SPECIFICATION  to choose the correct SAE viscosity.

LUBRICANTS SPECIFICATION

Lubricant Recommended Alternative
API Standard ILSAC Standard API Standard
Engine oil SL Grade "Energy conserving" Fig 1 , Fig 2 GF-3 SJ
Manual transmission oil GL-5 - -
AT front differential gear oil GL-5 - -
Rear differential gear oil GL-5 - -
Fig 1: Identifying SL Grade Engine Oil RM-00001
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Fig 2: Identifying Energy Conserving Engine Oil RM-00002
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Fig 3: SAE Viscosity Number And Temperature Chart
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