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Hate to be the bearer of bad news and i'm not completely positive this is the case, so someone correct me if i'm wrong, but I believe that it needs to be GL-4 and GL-5 applicable because some GL-5 oils have potentially damaging sulfur in them.
I personally would replace it ASAP. Sorry!
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I personally would replace it ASAP. Sorry!
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You've got me interested in this since I haven't replaced mine (not that I plan to til I have a problem but it's interesting).
You might be fine because it has to meet certain temp and stability requirements to meet MT-1 standards. However, knowing how picky Rovers are, personally, I would replace it and do it asap.
Any GL-5 oil should be compatible with hypoid differentials which perform under extremely high pressure. To do such, they typically have sulfur or other chemical additives that can be corrosive to metal parts which is why i'd find some Gl-4/GL-5.
Don't ask me about aliphatic hydrocarbons... it's been years since i've had any organic chemistry but that shouldn't effect it either way.
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You might be fine because it has to meet certain temp and stability requirements to meet MT-1 standards. However, knowing how picky Rovers are, personally, I would replace it and do it asap.
Any GL-5 oil should be compatible with hypoid differentials which perform under extremely high pressure. To do such, they typically have sulfur or other chemical additives that can be corrosive to metal parts which is why i'd find some Gl-4/GL-5.
Don't ask me about aliphatic hydrocarbons... it's been years since i've had any organic chemistry but that shouldn't effect it either way.
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