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kawidriver · 07-06-2008, 02:02 PM

Just did the 20hr. front & rear diff. service. The manual lists 3 different oils for the rear which I could not find. The dealer called Kawasaki and was told to use their "Wet Brake & Gear Oil". They explained that it was an oversight on their part and should have been listed in the owner's manual. Hope that helps some of you.

NEVERENOUGH · 07-06-2008, 04:32 PM

Just did mine before this weekend and used the wet brake from Kawi also easier to find around me than tractor oil.

kawidriver · 07-06-2008, 04:57 PM

Yeah I did some looking too with no luck. Wonder why Kawi didn't list their own product to be used? I will be buying a funnel with a flexible tube next time for the front one!!

NEVERENOUGH · 07-06-2008, 06:35 PM

They were both a pain to get fluid in. I am going to just get a pump it will be easier I think.

az_amsoil · 07-06-2008, 07:59 PM

Basically, you can use any hydraulic/tractor oil (5W-30ish) for the rear diff. This is mainly due to the wet brake in the back. In a pinch, ATF will work, but get it out ASAP as the "slip" additives will render your rear brake useless. Fill the front with whatever your using on your oil change. Kawi spec 10W40, but anything that is JASO-MA will work.

07-06-2008, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
kawidriver Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 31	Differential Service Just did the 20hr. front & rear diff. service. The manual lists 3 different oils for the rear which I could not find. The dealer called Kawasaki and was told to use their "Wet Brake & Gear Oil". They explained that it was an oversight on their part and should have been listed in the owner's manual. Hope that helps some of you.

07-06-2008, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
NEVERENOUGH Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 569	Just did mine before this weekend and used the wet brake from Kawi also easier to find around me than tractor oil. __________________ Too much is neverenough 2003 duramax dually for towing 2004 Gearvbox toyhauler 2006 limited yfz 450 mine 2003 Pred 500 wifes 1986 4trax 250R sons 1997 300ex daughter 2006 250ex daughter 2008 Teryx ours

07-06-2008, 06:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
NEVERENOUGH Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 569	They were both a pain to get fluid in. I am going to just get a pump it will be easier I think. __________________ Too much is neverenough 2003 duramax dually for towing 2004 Gearvbox toyhauler 2006 limited yfz 450 mine 2003 Pred 500 wifes 1986 4trax 250R sons 1997 300ex daughter 2006 250ex daughter 2008 Teryx ours

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07-06-2008, 04:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
kawidriver Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 31	Yeah I did some looking too with no luck. Wonder why Kawi didn't list their own product to be used? I will be buying a funnel with a flexible tube next time for the front one!!

07-06-2008, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
az_amsoil Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gilbert Posts: 54	Basically, you can use any hydraulic/tractor oil (5W-30ish) for the rear diff. This is mainly due to the wet brake in the back. In a pinch, ATF will work, but get it out ASAP as the "slip" additives will render your rear brake useless. Fill the front with whatever your using on your oil change. Kawi spec 10W40, but anything that is JASO-MA will work.