Member Since: 18 Jan 2023
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 80
Major 'new to me' Service / Transfer box oil
Absolutely loving having a Disco again especially as the D3 is so much nicer to live with over my previous 300tdi and TD5.
In addition to some other bits that are done or to be done I am intending on doing a 'full' service. I've got all OEM filters and have ordered Miller's 5w30 Eco EE engine oil, Castrol Transmax 75w90 Long Life for both open diffs and Febi G12 coolant. Brake fluid will be done when the rear lines are replaced, unsure if PAS fluid is worth touching as there are no issues to report. Gearbox was flushed 20k or so ago so not going to interfere there.
I'm seeing lots of conflicting reports on where to get transfer box fluid as the original Shell TF 0753 doesn't appear to be available. Could anyone clarify what the current go to is please?
28th Feb 2023 3:35 pm
Captain Crosscheck
Member Since: 03 Sep 2021
Location: Oslo
Posts: 310
Member Since: 18 Jan 2023
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 80
I'd seen that but the different product code out me off. It's all a bit secretive this transfer box oil!
Decided to go with Smith & Allan as there's numerous positive comments from trawling Google and a reasonable price. I don't do alot of miles and what I do isn't arduous for the most part but I like to do everything I can do on a new purchase for peace of mind. Also ordered 1l of cold climate Pas fluid from them, will drain and refill the reservoir as may times as that will allow so it's at least had some fresh in there, not that it looks like it needs it.
Now I just need to find some time to do the work.
1st Mar 2023 11:39 pm
eightfoot
Member Since: 12 Apr 2015
Location: sunny essex
Posts: 762
there is some gearbox oil and special transfer box oil on ebay at the moment well priced
me personal view is that you don't change these oils very often so i use genuine products, yes there expensive but if it bothers anyone then use any old oil and if using any old oil bothers you then use genuine
pays yer money take your choice please excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
current vehicles 2005 d3 2013 d4
2nd Mar 2023 11:05 am
Motolab
Member Since: 18 Oct 2019
Location: Sleen
Posts: 1815
I use this…
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Same spec as LR advices as far as i remember..
Using it for a year now.. 15000 Km on a now 194000 km transfer boxBest regards
Harold
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Ps. I edit my texts quite often, english is not my native language, so I will edit My “typo’s” etc.
2nd Mar 2023 9:57 pm
AdamB
Member Since: 18 Jan 2023
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 80
I did see that one too. Hopefully what I've chosen will do the trick, I don't do huge miles and have a reputation for chopping and changing cars so I don't think i'll ever need to change the oil again but you never know.
Not sure if I can link to the specs but it apparently is correct for the car.
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