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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: lyndon on November 21, 2006, 16:46:32

Title: Gearbox fluids
Post by: lyndon on November 21, 2006, 16:46:32

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?

Title: Gearbox fluids
Post by: bilge rat on November 21, 2006, 17:17:57

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.....

Title: Gearbox fluids
Post by: chris9119 on November 21, 2006, 17:22:08

LT77 is ATF

Chris

Title: Gearbox fluids
Post by: bilge rat on November 21, 2006, 17:25:25

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.....

Title: Gearbox fluids
Post by: TDi90 on November 21, 2006, 17:25:54

ATF

Title: Gearbox fluids
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 21, 2006, 19:28:25

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

Title: Ashcroft
Post by: JPJ on November 21, 2006, 20:07:48

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

Title: Gearbox fluids
Post by: lyndon on November 22, 2006, 09:51:05

Thanks Gents

Title: Gearbox fluids
Post by: Range Rover Blues on November 22, 2006, 14:11:48

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

Title: Gearbox fluids
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 22, 2006, 21:19:03

Quote from: "Range Rover Blues"

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

EP90 in a LT77 will seize the box

Title: Gearbox fluids
Post by: lyndon on November 22, 2006, 21:36:40

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

Title: Gearbox fluids
Post by: Caterman on November 26, 2006, 20:09:44

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.