E-Class (W124) 1984-1995: E 260, E 300, E 320, E 420, E 500 (Includes CE, T, TD models)

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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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I guys, i want to change my diff fluid, what's the best one i can put?
85W90??
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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My mechanic suggested W75-90 Mobil 1.
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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I am only asking cause the manual says 85W90 but i canot seem to find it anywhere!
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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My manual specifies 80W-90, also not easy to find. I suspect these are both popular European grades.

Most people here use Mobil 1 75W-90 synthetic.
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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My manual specifies 80W-90, also not easy to find. I suspect these are both popular European grades.

Most people here use Mobil 1 75W-90 synthetic.
I'm in europe and can't find it, i guess i'll go with 75w90 also guys, thanks!
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