MKIII Differential

SupraSleuth · 08-05-2008, 04:01 PM

How can I determine whether my 89 Supra has a standard or limited-slip differential ? I want to change the differential oil and I understand that the recommended gear oil is not the same for both differential types.

Busted Knuckles · 08-05-2008, 11:49 PM

The easy way. Chock the front wheels, jack up one rear tire until it is clear of the ground, Put the transmission in neutral, and release the parking brake. If the tire is hard to turn, you may have limited slip. If it spins easily, you have a standard diff. If it is hard to turn, jack up both rear tires clear of the ground, and spin only one. If they turn evenly, you definitely have limited slip.

supra_91 · 08-06-2008, 02:38 AM

^^^what he said, but also you can look in you owners manual and it will tell you what the code is for limited slip or not and then you can look in your door jam

mrnickleye · 08-06-2008, 02:44 AM

You may have a LSD diff, but the clutch packs may be worn out, so it will act like a 'regular' diff.

Just put in Amsoil Gear Oil (it works in both types) and move on to other things.

08-05-2008, 04:01 PM	#1
SupraSleuth Stock Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9	MKIII Differential How can I determine whether my 89 Supra has a standard or limited-slip differential ? I want to change the differential oil and I understand that the recommended gear oil is not the same for both differential types.

08-06-2008, 02:38 AM	#3
supra_91 Lexus & 550's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 521	^^^what he said, but also you can look in you owners manual and it will tell you what the code is for limited slip or not and then you can look in your door jam __________________ 91 N/A automatic supra;K&N FIPK;2.5" custom exhaust;no cat;pacesetter header;eibach springs;tokico "blues";MKIV TT rims

08-06-2008, 02:44 AM	#4
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Maybe yes, or no You may have a LSD diff, but the clutch packs may be worn out, so it will act like a 'regular' diff. Just put in Amsoil Gear Oil (it works in both types) and move on to other things. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

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08-05-2008, 11:49 PM	#2
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	The easy way. Chock the front wheels, jack up one rear tire until it is clear of the ground, Put the transmission in neutral, and release the parking brake. If the tire is hard to turn, you may have limited slip. If it spins easily, you have a standard diff. If it is hard to turn, jack up both rear tires clear of the ground, and spin only one. If they turn evenly, you definitely have limited slip.