Oils - can we set up a definitive list

**Psimpson7** · 4th August 2010, 03:46 PM

Hi All,

Can we try and sort out some sort of definite table of oils as it is very difficult to find anything using search, and it would be great if the info and knowledge that is here was amalgamated into a quick table or similar.

To that end, I have below started a list of engines/boxes/transfer cases and diffs. This is not a complete list (no V8's, limited transfers, no autos etc yet). I have also noted the capacity as best I can tell and some suitable/recommended oils from searching the existing threads.

Can anyone who has any input, be it rectification of mistakes, additions of versions of the mechanical items I have missed (of which there are loads) or suitable oils, please quote my list and update it. Once everyone has added there info, I can compile it into a table and maybe we can get it listed as a sticky in the good oil section to save the numerous 'what oil' threads that pop up.

Ideally can we keep this to oils that meet the requirements, as I think that would be safer than adding ones that people may have been using which don’t.

Please can we try and not let this turn into along conversation as it will get difficult to get the data out of.

Ok:

Engines // Refil capacity // oil 1 // oil 2 // oil 3 // oil 4

2.25p // 6l //
2.25d // 6l //
2.5p // 6l //
2.5d // 6l //
2.5td //
2.6p // 6.8l //
200tdi // 6.85 // Penrite HPR15 //
300tdi // 6.85 // Penrite HPR15 //
TD5 // 8.2 // Penrite HPR 5 // Valvoline Synpower 5w40 //
Puma // 6.3l //

Gearboxes // Refil capacity // oil 1 // oil 2 // oil 3 // oil 4

Series 4 spd //
Lt77 // 2.6l //
Lt85 // 3.1l //
Lt95 // 2.6l //
R380 // 2.7l // Castrol SynTrans 75w85 // Penrite Manual gear oil 75 // Valvoline Duragear 75w85 Syn // Texaco MTF94 // Castrol VMX80
Puma 6spd //

Transfer cases // Refil capacity // oil 1 // oil 2 // oil 3 // oil 4

LT95 // 3.1l //
LT230 // 2.3-2.7l // Castrol EXP80w90 // Penrite Hypoid 80w90

Diffs // Refil capacity // oil 1 // oil 2 // oil 3 // oil 4

Rover // 1.7l // Penrite Hypoid 80w90 // Castrol Syntrax 75w90 // Amsoil Severe gear 75w90 // Penrite Limslip 85w140
Salisbury // 2.5l // Penrite Hypoid 80w90 //

**cewilson** · 4th August 2010, 07:07 PM

Once compiled it may be worth transferring this topic to the 'good oils' section for future reference.

**disco_thrasher** · 4th August 2010, 07:10 PM

i agree 100% Pete every time you look up on the threads there are at least 2 threads asking about what oil which oil ,and it will be a extremely usefull thread for all as i am sure we are all in the same boat where we have asked in some point of time what/which oil is the best to use
this what i use and very happy

Transfer cases // Refil capacity // oil 1 // oil 2 // oil 3 // oil 4

LT95 // 3.1l //
LT230 // 2.3-2.7l //Castrol EXP80/90(recommended by maxi-drive for gear reduction)

Gearboxes // Refil capacity // oil 1 // oil 2 // oil 3 // oil 4

Series 4 spd //
Lt77 // 2.6l //
Lt85 // 3.1l //
Lt95 // 2.6l //
R380 // 2.7l // Castrol VMX80(ricks 4wd recomendation smooth gear shift) //Castrol SynTrans 75w85 // Penrite Manual gear oil 75 // Valvoline Duragear 75w85 Syn // Texaco MTF94
Puma 6spd //

Diffs // Refil capacity // oil 1 // oil 2 // oil 3 // oil 4

Rover // 1.7l //Penrite Limslip 85/140 (dual arb locked) Penrite Hypoid 80w90 // Castrol Syntrax 75w90 // Amsoil Severe gear 75w90 //
Salisbury // 2.5l // Penrite Hypoid 80w90 //

AWESOME IDEA

cheers kelvin

**Psimpson7** · 4th August 2010, 07:16 PM

Ive added your comments to my original post Kelvin.

Cheers for those.

Rgds
Pete

**bob h** · 4th August 2010, 09:16 PM

What about the V8 engines and auto gearboxes???????????

**Psimpson7** · 5th August 2010, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by bob h

What about the V8 engines and auto gearboxes???????????

I guess if you read my post it may have been covered by:

"This is not a complete list (no V8's, limited transfers, no autos etc yet)"

Thanks for the help though!

**bob h** · 5th August 2010, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Psimpson7

I guess if you read my post it may have been covered by:

"This is not a complete list (no V8's, limited transfers, no autos etc yet)"

Thanks for the help though!

S O R R Y, no excuses, but really, I didnt have my other eyes on so I missed a lot of the post. Will be eagerly awaiting for the full list. Bob

**isuzurover** · 5th August 2010, 12:12 PM

LT85 - I use Castrol Syntrans, but I have also used VMX80 (recommended to me by Maxi Drive).

3.9D if you want to add it - 8.5L castrol RX super / Penrite Japan 25 truck for high ambient temps

2.25D RX Super or Penrite HPR Diesel 5 or HPR Diesel 15

Series 4 speed - 2.1 L (IRC) - Any 80W90 but should ideally be GL4, not GL5
Series t-case - 2.5 L - same as above

**Lionel** · 5th August 2010, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Psimpson7

Hi All,
Gearboxes // Refil capacity // oil 1 // oil 2 // oil 3 // oil 4

Series 4 spd //
Lt77 // 2.6l //
Lt85 // 3.1l //
Lt95 // 2.6l //
R380 // 2.7l // Castrol SynTrans 75w85 // Penrite Manual gear oil 75 // Valvoline Duragear 75w85 Syn // Texaco MTF94 // Castrol VMX80
Puma 6spd //

For the R380 another possibility is Castrol VMX-M 75W-85, which is similar to, but a little thinner than VMX-80. Neither of these are synthetic, so may need to be changed more frequently.

Cheers,

Lionel

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 5th August 2010, 01:08 PM

While the amounts is a great idea,,
isnt the rest covered already in TGO?

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