gsr341 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 this is a carry on from my other 2 threads regarding oils and filters etc . i never realised there where so many different oils required , with the good old series 3 was just EP90 and cheap engine oil .. am i now right with the following oils for each application : Engine : good quality 10w/40 ? Gear box : mtf94 or gear oil sae 70w/80 ? transfer box : either mtf94? or ep90 ? axels/swivels : good old EP90 also people have recomended the 'Diff lock' evolution 1 gear oil , or there evo 2 oil , any one any experiance with these , i have allways tended to stick with the branded big names with oils and stuff.. so what oils do you use (300TDI) and why please , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 this is a carry on from my other 2 threads regarding oils and filters etc .i never realised there where so many different oils required , with the good old series 3 was just EP90 and cheap engine oil .. am i now right with the following oils for each application : Engine : good quality 10w/40 ? Gear box : mtf94 or gear oil sae 70w/80 ? transfer box : either mtf94? or ep90 ? axels/swivels : good old EP90 also people have recomended the 'Diff lock' evolution 1 gear oil , or there evo 2 oil , any one any experiance with these , i have allways tended to stick with the branded big names with oils and stuff.. so what oils do you use (300TDI) and why please , Engine Tdi use 15w/40 main gearbox mtf94 or atf transfer box ep90 -- nothing else axles ep90 front swivels depending on age of vehicle ep90 or the oneshot runny grease coolant good quality anti freeze/summer coolant type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 main gearbox mtf94 or atf I understand this is a different ATF to the power steering (or don't I need two types of ATF in the garage?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I understand this is a different ATF to the power steering (or don't I need two types of ATF in the garage?). Same stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkieB Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 .. 15w/40 .. ep90 -- nothing else .. as far as -5°C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Castrol Tection 15w40 in the engine Currently I use MTF94 in the gearbox though I have some Difflock MT75 oil to try in there at some stage I have also used Castrol Dexron IIID (a type of ATF) in my old 90 which was just as good as the stupidly expensive LR oil which IMHO makes no difference to the gearchange Castrol EPX80w90 in the t/box and diffs Stupid LR sloppy grease in the swivels because there are no drain bungs to put oil in Being a newish one my 90 has the funky hot pink OAT antifreeze in it that smells of rotten fish, though as the engine and cooling system is the same as all other 300Tdis I think I would probably go back to normal antifreeze if I ever had to change it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 (edited) Duckham 20/50W Classic in the V8 (V8 need 20/50W esp the early ones, not sure of the latest versions) and 20/50W cheapish oil for Primary box (comma / Planet) (LT85) everything else (axles swivels Trans box etc etc) EP90 Planet or Comma whichever I can buy cheapest in 25 litre drums I also work on the basis of changing all Oil REGUALRLY especialy if I have been sitting in water etc for a while... Nige Edited November 15, 2005 by Hybrid_From_Hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Engine: Penrite Diesel 15 Semi Synthetic Gearbox: Castrol Syntrans 75W85 Full Synthetic Trans & Axles: Castrol Syntrax 75W90 Full Synthetic Swivels: LR One Shot, soon to be replaced by Penrite NGLI 00 grease Why? It's hot here, and synthetic lubricants do a much, much better job in the heat IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 - Engine: Castrol GTD Madnetec 15W/40. Superb stuff but it does cost a few £££ - Gearbox: Dexton III (autobox), normally castrol. - Transferbox and axles and swivels: EP90 (whichever is cheapest in large drums ) I've played arround with both grease and oil in the swivles and you deffinatly want oil. Grease tends to find its way past the seals into the axle case and then it doesn't come back out again. In terms of protection grease is OK, though. One other point is remove the seals in the stub axles to allow you to let oil into the wheel bearings; they last much longer if you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Unless it gets cold where you live. Where do you live? In places that see below freezing... Engine: 5W-40 synthetic ACEA E5 or API CI-4. Gearbox: ATF or better to use a low viscosity MTF. All others 75W-90 gear oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonPearson Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Engine: Tesco's 10W 60 Gearbox: Tesco's 10W 60 Transfer: Tesco's 10W 60 Axles: Tesco's 10W 60 Swivels: Tesco's 10W 60 Radiator: Tesco's 10W 60 Windscreen washer: Tesco's 10W 60 Fuel tank: Tesco's 10W 60 Tyre pressures: Tesco's 10W 60 Fanbelt tension: Tesco's 10W 60 Only the best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Well that's nice and simple. I could go for that Would it work for clutch and brakes as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Simon ? You put WHAT viscosity in axles and Tbox ? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Simon ?You put WHAT viscosity in axles and Tbox ? Nige and in the windscreen wash bottle must be great fun driving his truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 and in the windscreen wash bottle stops the wipers from squeaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 and in the windscreen wash bottle must be great fun driving his truck Ah, That explains his little "OFF" at Slindon then evry little helps Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_T Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 (edited) TD5 90:- Engine - Difflock 5W30 Gearbox - Difflock Evolution 1 T/Box - Difflock Evolution 2 Axles - Difflock Evolution 2 Swivels - LR one shot grease Overdrive- Difflock Evolution 1 The Difflock oils are magic stuff and don't cost a fortune. In the pwer steering and hydraulic winch I use Land Rover extreme temp synthetic PAS fluid (the stuff they put in ACE systems). Edited November 16, 2005 by John_T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonPearson Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Well that's nice and simple. I could go for that Would it work for clutch and brakes as well? No no no!!!! Don't use Tesco's oil for clutch and brakes... . use WD40 - it works a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 (edited) No no no!!!! Don't use Tesco's oil for clutch and brakes... . use WD40 - it works a treat! Aw, now you're just making it complicated esp for a diesel owner that has never seen this mythical WD40 stuff Edited November 17, 2005 by LR90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonPearson Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Aw, now you're just making it complicated esp for a diesel owner that has never seen this mythical WD40 stuff Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the diesel owners then... from Tesco's! That keeps it simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Reedy Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Engine - bog standard Coma fleet diesel oil, about stg. 28 for a 25 litre drum, change it 4x yearly. Gbox - MTF 94 Rest: EP90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastycrimper Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Engine Tdi use 15w/40 main gearbox mtf94 or atf transfer box ep90 -- nothing else axles ep90 front swivels depending on age of vehicle ep90 or the oneshot runny grease coolant good quality anti freeze/summer coolant type Ere....I notice you say "transfer box ep90 -- nothing else". I use EP80W/90 as my old man has a fair bit kicking around......presumably totaly fine, as its mainly the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 EP80W/90 will be fine Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 If not better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brighouse shed Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 sadly popped into Tesco at Grimsby following Simon's advice. Evidently never seen virgin in grimsby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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