2004 differential goes out
I had a differential Failure at 90,000 miles on a 2004 Tiffin Phaeton Freightliner X Chassis Oil was changed at 50,000 with synthetic oil. Left carrier bearing completely failed and came apart. Di...
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Is/was the synthetic oil specifically approved by brand name and weight, by Mercedes?
Mechanics, Snake Oil advertising, and bad advice abound. After digging HARD AND LONG into whether or not MoPar approved synthetic transmission lube is mandatory for my toad, facts finally emerged. Sourced at MoPar
Synthetic lube is NOT mandatory, however the transmission life will be greatly enhanced because the "MoPar approved synthetic fluid does not decompose at elevated temperatures, and offers a better level of lubricity compared to proper grade of petroleum ATF".
I elected to stay with the much more costly MoPar approved ATF.
Is/was the synthetic oil specifically approved by brand name and weight, by Mercedes?
Mechanics, Snake Oil advertising, and bad advice abound. After digging HARD AND LONG into whether or not MoPar approved synthetic transmission lube is mandatory for my toad, facts finally emerged. Sourced at MoPar
Synthetic lube is NOT mandatory, however the transmission life will be greatly enhanced because the "MoPar approved synthetic fluid does not decompose at elevated temperatures, and offers a better level of lubricity compared to proper grade of petroleum ATF".
I elected to stay with the much more costly MoPar approved ATF.
