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Recommended Materials: Lubricants

Use the lubricants shown in the table below, or equivalent. See the table below to choose the correct SAE viscosity.

Lubricant Recommended materials
API standard ILSAC standard
Engine oil
Choose oil suitable for the standard from the right.
SN or SM grade "Resource conserving" or "Energy conserving"
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Those with the above API service labels
GF-5 or GF-4
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Those with the above ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark)
Manual transmission gear oil GL-5 -
Front differential gear oil GL-5 -
Rear differential gear oil GL-5 -
Fig 1: SAE Viscosity No. And Applicable Temperature Range Chart (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: SAE Viscosity No. And Applicable Temperature Range Chart (2 Of 2)
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