Gearbox fluids

[lyndon]

The chap that serviced my Disco hasn't changed the gearbox fluid as he isn't to sure what to use. He was going to use a synthetic oil he uses on the Army Wolfs. When he looked at it he said the stuff in it was a different colour and so hes left it until we can find out what should be used.

The paperwork I have says ATF. Its an LT77 box is that the right stuff or are we better off using a synthetic ?

Will this improve gear selection as third is very notchy?

[bilge rat]

they say auto trans fluid, but mtf is best, got mine from local landy garage but had to buy 5 ltr and supply the tin. have a look at difflock website they do the fully synthetic oil which some people say is good, not cheap though. alan.....

[chris9119]

LT77 is ATF

Chris

[bilge rat]

says in the books and manuals that. but landy dealer i deal with use mtf, had it in mine and got it in me 300 now, know its a different box but they both behave better than with atf in. found they both are better change when cold. alan.....

[TDi90]

ATF

[Xtremeteam]

MTF94 is a good allternative/upgrade over normal ATF,if you cant get MTF94, ATF DEX3 is a good alternative

[JPJ]

Aschroft recommend ATF
http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/faq_category_5.html#a11

[lyndon]

Thanks Gents

[Range Rover Blues]

I've used ep90 in my B-W tranfer box before, it makes no difference.

[Xtremeteam]

I've used ep90 in my B-W tranfer box before, it makes no difference.

EP90 in a LT77 will seize the box

[lyndon]

I was aware of the one. But thanks for the warning anyway.

[Caterman]

the recomended fluids for TRANSFER Box is ep90 Gear Oil.. and for the GEAR BOX its A.T.F  as supplied and fitted by Ashcroft in their Transfer & gearbox.