as title suggests im about to do a double flush on my auto box what is the correct oil to use, where is best place to get it and how much do i need, would it be best to check the level first and top up if so any one got any pictures of drain and fill plugs on the boxRange Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8 what a car
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25th Oct 2016 3:58 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
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Do a search for videos of the change of ATF on ZF auto boxes. You probably know but not as simple as drain and fill. Need engine running and fluid at right temperature when filling to correct level. . There are some threads on here as well.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
Thanks for the info i have done a few searches i intend to drop the oil from underneath then re fill checking level at 40 deg then drain usings fillos method whilst engine running and re filling using a pressurized container putting back exactly what i took out i just need a recommendation for which oil to useRange Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8 what a car
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25th Oct 2016 5:01 pm
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Ebay ATF AG60 recommended on here by robbie I think?
Its on my to do list and the oil sits in the garage, most likely do next week.
25th Oct 2016 5:04 pm
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Yep I use Mannol AG60 or Febi or ZF Lifeguard. The AG60 direct from Germany is incredibly cheap.
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thanks for the help ill be ordering some nowRange Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8 what a car
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25th Oct 2016 7:15 pm
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The German place on eBay or direct on their website for the AG60. If you fancy the Febi then Steve at Advanced Factors is the best bet.
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ordered 10l Mannol AG60 £39.00 + £8.00 delivery from germanyRange Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8 what a car
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25th Oct 2016 8:53 pm
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Robbie wrote:
Yep I use Mannol AG60 or Febi or ZF Lifeguard. The AG60 direct from Germany is incredibly cheap.
Is the Mannol a good oil? or is ZF superior? (I don't know Febi brand as oil)Discovery 5 tdv6 HSE Corris Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition IID Pro MV License
25th Oct 2016 9:08 pm
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ZF is the manufactures oil and expensive.
Not sure about that MILLERS stuff. It seams compatible with too many gearboxes for my liking
26th Oct 2016 12:22 pm
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Mannol should be the same spec. It says it conforms to all requirements on the bottle, so unless it's a counterfeit product, should be good.
Mannol is a reputable brand, and this oil has been on eBay for a while now, so I would hope that if it were fake, it would have been found out by now.
26th Oct 2016 12:54 pm
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For the low mileage I now do in my D3 and because I only do drain and refill and don't want to mix, I have decided to stick with ZF brand.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
26th Oct 2016 1:28 pm
Pete K
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And for the amount of oil you need for a sump drain and refill (2 litres?) it probably doesn't work out a lot more money.
26th Oct 2016 5:50 pm
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More like 5 litres, so quite a difference in price. Of course, ZF do not blend oils and just provide a sticker on the bottle.
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