slihp Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 As a novice my first big task is to change all the oils. so gathering everything I need just now. The handbook states the following TD5 Diesel engine sump: - 8.2 litre including filter 5W/30 -30 to 35 5W/40 -30 to 50 5W/50 -30 to 50 Q1) I understand that the these different types allow operation at different temps, but which one should i get. Only plan on driving in this country (also no mention of the 10W's, these are only mentioned for TDi engines) Main Gearbox: - 2.38 Litre texaco MTF94 Q2) Should search high and low for this or are there any other suitable replacements. Transfer Gearbox: - 2.3 Litre Texaco Multigear 75W/90R Q3) Again Should search high and low for this or are there any other suitable replacements. Final Drive Units: - 1.7 Litre for both Molytex 90W EP Q4) I assume this is the Diffs and should i search high and low for this or are there any other suitable replacements. Cooling System: - 13 Litre 50/50 antifreeze/water ratio Q5) I assume I can just mix this up myself I have included the volumes for each, what should I be roughly be paying for these? Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 MTF 94 is available from LR dealers and most specialists should have it, motor factors should be able to get it if they haven't got it. 75W/90R - Most people use EP90 (as per axles) in the transfer box. This is just "Gear oil EP90", you can buy it from Halfords or my advice is to buy a big 25L drum of it from the motor factors. Also, a 5L plant sprayer filled with it makes topping up the oils underneath much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 5w30 fully synth will be fine from that list as its really not going to get warmer than 35C here The other oils are all industry standard, the texaco brand isnt needed. So for the gearbox any manufacturers MTF94 will meet the specification (ie castrol, duckhams, granville, halfords etc) TXB is a semi synthetic 75w90 gear oil diffs are standard EP90 gear oil as for the antifreeze yes u mix it yourself as u add it to the engine it says 13 litres: the best way to add it is to pour the 6.5 litres of antifreeze in first then top up with water to the maximum line, as you'll never get all of the old coolant out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slihp Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 Have the plant sprayer ready to go. Is it better going for good quality oils or un branded, not sure how much i should be paying for oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Is it better going for good quality oils or un branded, not sure how much i should be paying for oils. I go for halfords or similar unbranded for the likes of gear oil and ATF. I use branded, but not super expensive for engine oil, as I change mine pretty regularly, about twice a year, or every 5k miles or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter and hi two minders Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 try here http://www.difflock.com/cgi-bin/wm10/wm10_...i?in_store=5001 fantastic service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slihp Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 ok guys cheers or the info, will check price and decide. I plan to change engine oil twice a year (or at appropriate millage) and the rest once a year. besides the oil i know i will need new oil filter for a td5 and a new sump washer for engine, do i need anything for the gearbox, transfer box and diffs? phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I use Comma oils from the motor factors - price is reasonable, and I change it regularly. I think this is better than putting expensive oil in and leaving it for ages, especially if you're off-roading and subjecting your vehicle to crud. Same goes for filters - buy reasonably priced ones and change them often. Everything that holds oil should be checked after off-roading, especially where water is involved. Any sign of milkyness means water has got in, and you need to change the oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Halfrauds are doing fully synthetic 5/40 on a buy one get one free offer. £31.99 for 10 litres is not bad. Almost as cheap as a pint of lager I use redline oil for gearbox and axles, expensive but very resilient. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 do i need anything for the gearbox, transfer box and diffs? Just suitable tools to open the fill and drain plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicTheOrange90 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Just got a quote from my local motor factor: 20l Engine oil 5w/30 fully synthetic £35.00 25l MTF94 gearbox oil £100.00 25l EP90 £45.00 25l Engine anti freeze £40.00 (neat) All prices +VAT. This is in Deal (kent). Should I be able to get better prices?... (MTF 94 is not a fast mover for them...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 You shouldn't need 25l of MT94 as it's only for the main gearbox - a 5l bottle should do you for two fills IIRC. EP90 is the stuff you tend to get through in volume (or at least I do) as it's in lots of places, and tends to get replaced when you do maintenance / off-roading. As I said, LR dealers / parts suppliers and Ashcrofts & Difflock sell MTF94. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 £47 for 25l drum of ep80/90 at my loacal autoparts place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slihp Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 should i change the Centrifugal filter (ERR6299) also??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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