XC60 - front and rear differential - oil types ?

sabikeuk · Jul 25th, 2013, 08:17

Hello,

I am planning to replace front/rear differential oils but can not find any information about oil type.
I have checked oils, the one in front in yellow, at rear is red so there are 2 different types.

Any idea guys ?

Schnorbitz · Jul 27th, 2013, 15:41

I'm not 100% on this but as the car has Haldex 4WD the front diff is just integral to the gearbox like any other FWD car. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

The back diff, ie the Haldex unit, will use a specific oil and the dealer is probably the best place to check what type / grade it is.

Clan · Jul 27th, 2013, 16:28

These oils are high grade synthetic and dont need to be changed , just take a sample and see how clean it is .. ( They start off a brown colour when new so don't be misled .)

Jul 25th, 2013, 08:17	#1
sabikeuk Junior Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2013 19:34 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chester	XC60 - front and rear differential - oil types ? Hello, I am planning to replace front/rear differential oils but can not find any information about oil type. I have checked oils, the one in front in yellow, at rear is red so there are 2 different types. Any idea guys ?

Jul 27th, 2013, 16:28	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:38 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	These oils are high grade synthetic and dont need to be changed , just take a sample and see how clean it is .. ( They start off a brown colour when new so don't be misled .) __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jul 27th, 2013, 15:41	#2
Schnorbitz Junior Member Last Online: Oct 2nd, 2019 08:23 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Highlands	I'm not 100% on this but as the car has Haldex 4WD the front diff is just integral to the gearbox like any other FWD car. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. The back diff, ie the Haldex unit, will use a specific oil and the dealer is probably the best place to check what type / grade it is.

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