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The lube works well, the car drives as it should. I have a late 70's era mercedes diesel sedan that calls for this type of lubrication for the rear end/differential. High quality lubricant.

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Quality


Another high quality product from liqui moly will continue to use them is my mercedes cars


Best price for the correct gl-5 weight for a merceded w210 e320 4matic wagon.


Be aware: the rear diff takes about 1.


The dealership will tell you that their replacement part number 001-989-17-03-10 (which is only 75w-85) can be used 'without re...  Read More

Packaging/appearance


It comes with a built in spout but i still needed to use a pump to prevent spilling and to get all of it out of the bottle.

Competitiveness


If your mercedes (or other vehicle) specifies gl-4, gl-5 will almost immediately destroy your synchros!


At normal ambient temperatures, 75w gear oil has only about 35% of the film strength of 85w (despite the similar-sounding numbers).

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  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    fluid, good, differential, great and rear.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 178 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 24 2022.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Folks said 75w90 was ok for the car but 85w90 is recommended


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I think the lighter weight wont hold up to the abuse on california roads due to the higher speeds


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    For the price this oil i didnt see a reason to use the lower weight oil


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This is approved by mercedes for the c320


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This is the same fluid and it may be slightly cheaper at the dealer especially if you have a mbca membership


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The dealership will tell you that their replacement part number 001989170310 which is only 75w85 can be used without reservation but im skeptical of that claim with the high torque that the diesel and amg versions produce


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    At normal ambient temperatures 75w gear oil has only about 35 of the film strength of 85w despite the similarsounding numbers


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This 85w oil is like honey and barely flows at subzero temperatures

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