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    Default differential fluid

    which oil should i use for my differntial the number it has on the top right corner is 1 212 371 E, is it a limited slip?

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    70w-90 synthetic
    95 E34 530I V2.37
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    is this a limited slip?

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    whats the tag say, not the numbers on the casting
    95 E34 530I V2.37
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    Quote Originally Posted by ejhiggins
    is this a limited slip?
    What're the last 5 digits of the VIN? GFXXXXX

    best, whit

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    Quote Originally Posted by ejhiggins
    which oil should i use for my differntial the number it has on the top right corner is 1 212 371 E, is it a limited slip?
    You're reading the wrong numbers off the differential. There's a plate on it with the correct info.

    Ralph Mendoza Jr. - Long Beach, CA

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    last five digits of the vin are 31878

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    Use Royal Purple or Red Line but figure out if you have a LSD or open it makes a difference..


    theDogger

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    LSD uses the 140wt dope
    Quote Originally Posted by theDogger
    Use Royal Purple or Red Line but figure out if you have a LSD or open it makes a difference..


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    the last five of the vin# 31878

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