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Hi all! Say it every time but I'm not a mechanic and I'm just learning sort of thing but can anyone help with what oils I need for what

Going to do both axles today then possible gear box tomorrow

Any hell would be great cheers

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As Mo implies it will depend on the age of vehicle and what gearbox is fitted etc. Have a look in the manual - it's all detailed in there.

As a basic guide.

  • LT77 gearbox - ATF Dexron III
  • R380 gearbox - MTF 94
  • LT230 transfer box - EP90 GL4
  • Front/rear differentials - EP90
  • Swivel housings - EP90 (up to 200Tdi)/one-shot grease (300Tdi on)

Obviously you will need to identify which components you have fitted, and the above is not 100% guaranteed - some changeover vehicles might have different components for example and some people use other oils.

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As Mo implies it will depend on the age of vehicle and what gearbox is fitted etc. Have a look in the manual - it's all detailed in there.

As a basic guide.

  • LT77 gearbox - ATF Dexron III
  • R380 gearbox - MTF 94
  • LT230 transfer box - EP90 GL4
  • Front/rear differentials - EP90
  • Swivel housings - EP90 (up to 200Tdi)/one-shot grease (300Tdi on)
Obviously you will need to identify which components you have fitted, and the above is not 100% guaranteed - some changeover vehicles might have different components for example and some people use other oils.

Thanks for your help I have an lt77 box not sure how to identify what transfere box I have! Any help with that would be great my car is a 1984 defender originally a 2.5 na diesel and is now a 200tdi

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I would use MTF94 or similar in the gearbox. The ATF was what Rover specified, but they did that before MTFs were available.

There is no need for GL4 for the transfer case. Any quality gear oil is fine. If you live somewhere that gets cold a 75W90 is a good idea.

Gearbox is 2.2 liters. Transfer box is 2.8 liters. About 5 liters for both axles and swivels.

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I would use MTF94 or similar in the gearbox. The ATF was what Rover specified, but they did that before MTFs were available.

There is no need for GL4 for the transfer case. Any quality gear oil is fine. If you live somewhere that gets cold a 75W90 is a good idea.

Gearbox is 2.2 liters. Transfer box is 2.8 liters. About 5 liters for both axles and swivels.

So I could put the mtf95 in my transfer box?

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