Gear Oil

[cmartyn]

So, after trying to delineate from the posts of some very knowledgeable folks in this thread, am I safe to conclude that Mobil 1 full synthetic 75w-90 GL-5 gear oil is safe to use in the front and rear differential as well as the transfer case of my 2021 Rogue SL AWD?

The Nissan spec is 75w80 Non Synthetic Dino. Nobody sells that in the USA except Nissan. I'm sure some euro exotic shop in Encino might have it but .. I digress. Most DIY guys pump 75w90 into it. I went with 75W85 full synthetic and have experienced no leaks or anything. Its a bit thicker being AMSOIL I dont have any long term experience or anything .. no oil tests or expertise but I don't see anything that would make it unsuitable.

[italian926]

You can find tbe specs in your manual, but I do believe I used what the OP said in his first comment. The transfer case uses an OEM fluid as stated

[SMMac]

The Nissan spec is 75w80 Non Synthetic Dino. Nobody sells that in the USA except Nissan. I'm sure some euro exotic shop in Encino might have it but .. I digress. Most DIY guys pump 75w90 into it. I went with 75W85 full synthetic and have experienced no leaks or anything. Its a bit thicker being AMSOIL I dont have any long term experience or anything .. no oil tests or expertise but I don't see anything that would make it unsuitable.

I agree with respect to the 75w-80 dino oil for the rear; Nissan is the only place I have been able to locate it and, if I wanted, I could even get Toyota or Honda GL-5 75w-85 full synthetic for decidedly less. It is a bit difficult to understand the Dino oil recommendation when, from all indications, synthetic appears to be superior.

I have experienced outstanding performance from Mobil 1 products over the years; so, I think I going to stick with the Mobil 1 GL-5 75w-90 in the front and transfer case and pick up a GL-5 75w-85 product for the rear. Thanks for the insight!

[italian926]

Used this 75-80