# Differential oil type and capacity (2000)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/differential-oil-capacity-2000/

Applicability: NB 2000 (BP-4W)

Confidence: fsm

1 L / 1.1 US qt / 0.9 Imp qt · Differential gear oil; API Service GL-5

Always confirm against your factory manual. Match every restriction and follow all stages and procedure notes. Disputed claims must not be automatically resolved. The complete record below preserves every printed unit, source claim and procedure.

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  },
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  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "owners-2000",
      "page": "10-3",
      "as_printed": "Rear axle oil\nUS qt  Imp qt  Liter\n1.1  0.9  1.0",
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```