Tesla front SDU oil - Mobil SHC 629 alternatives [SOLVED]

[catphish]

Hi,

I have a Tesla front SDU part number 1035000-00-F. It has no oil in it, so I need to buy some.
The information available states: Front drive unit part number 1035000-00-F and earlier: Mobil SHC 629

Unfortunately, I can't buy Mobil SHC 629 in the UK (at least in sane quantities). Would anyone be able to recommend alternatives?

My research into SHC 629 suggests that it's a fully synthetic industrial gear oil, ISO 150 with "EP" additives. I found this product, which appears to be the same grade: https://www.smithandallan.com/documents ... 20Oils.pdf

Would this be suitable? Are there any particular properties of SHC 629 that I need to be careful to match, or is there anything else in particular that people use for this gearbox?

Thanks!

[EV_Builder]

Isn't dextron IV ATF the way to go?

[catphish]

Isn't dextron IV ATF the way to go?

The short answer is "I have no idea". It's what they use in newer gearboxes, but that doesn't mean it's compatible with the older ones. Sadly I have no knowledge in this area.

[EV_Builder]

https://www.ebay.nl/itm/Lube-V-Full-Syn ... 632-2357-0

This might be an option.

[catphish]

https://www.ebay.nl/itm/Lube-V-Full-Syn ... 632-2357-0

This might be an option.

Thanks, this definitely looks like the right stuff. I've emailed the UK manufacturer who seem to do a synthetic ISO 150, to ask them if theirs is equivalent to SHC 629: https://www.smithandallan.com/products/ ... -pressure/

[catphish]

I've had a reply from Smith & Allan (UK Oil Supplier) who have stated that this product "Indisyn Oil Mild 150" is a direct replacement for SHC 629, so I'll go with it.

https://www.smithandallan.com/products/ ... aring-oil/

[ViktorT]

Hi Catphish
Did you get it right with the oil?

[catphish]

Hi Catphish
Did you get it right with the oil?

As far as I know, yes. The drive unit has been running fine with it