Purchased a 98 Defender 110

[chris1983rangie]

G'day all,

I finally decided to buy my self a 98 Defender 110 - 300Tdi.

I just wanted to ask about lubricants, what do you recomend as i am still tracking down a Workshop Manual For it.

1. Engine Oil ....?

2. Coolant....?

3. Gearbox Oil....?

4. Transfer Case Oil....?

5. Swivel Hubs & Front and Rear Diff....?

6. Brake Fluid, i think i saw dot 4 on the lid. also the fluid looks clearish?

7. What type of grease for the uni joints etc.


thanks,


Chris ;)

[spudboy]

This is from Castrol's site. Hope this helps :)
David

Commercial Vehicles - Light/Medium & 4WD
LAND ROVER
Defender Series, 2.5 Litre Turbo Diesel, 4x4 (1995-1999)

CRANKCASE

http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/ImagesLube/5L_MagDiesel15W40_SmthPour.jpg
CASTROL MAGNATEC DIESEL
Castrol Magnatec Diesel 15W-40 combines Intelligent Molecules with dedicated diesel technology for a stronger layer of protection to maintain engine efficency keeping your engine at its peak for longer. Castrol Magnatec Diesel 15W-40 actively maintains fuel economy through viscosity control with excellent soot handling performance which provides less oil thickening and reduced wear. Castrol Magnatec Diesel is suitable for naturally aspirated, turbo charged and inter-cooled turbo charged engines which meets and exceed API SM/CF, ACEA A3/B3.


http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/ImagesLube/5L-GTXDiesel-15W40.jpg
or CASTROL GTX DIESEL 15W-40
Castrol GTX Diesel is designed for today's diesel car and light commercial vehicle engines. Its liquid engineering that provides extra protection against diesel engine problems, like soot and harsh deposits that diesel engines face everyday. Castrol GTX Diesel meets API CH-4/SJ and is suitable for cars and light commercial vehicles that specify API CH-4 or earlier. Not recommended for vehicles fitted with Diesel particulate filters or petrol engines with catalytic converters. GTX Diesel provides outstanding diesel engine wear protection.


http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/ImagesLube/RX%20Super20L_ERP.JPG
or CASTROL RX SUPER
Castrol RX Super is a low ash, multigrade diesel engine oil specially formulated to meet the needs of US heavy duty diesel engines without DPF/DPD. It is also suitable for most mixed fleet operations. Castrol RX Super exceeds the requirements of API CI-4 Plus and provides exceptional soot handling, oil consumption control and engine wear protection.

Service Refill Capacity: 6.8* (http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/default.asp#idAsterisk) Litres.


MANUAL TRANSMISSION

http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/ImagesLube/Transmax_m.jpg
CASTROL TRANSMAX M
Castrol Transmax M is a mineral based Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) suitable for most transmissions, except where Ford M2C-33 fluid or other specialists fluids are recommended.

Service Refill Capacity: 2.7 Litres.
See note 416 (http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/default.asp#idNote416) below.


DIFFERENTIAL

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
CASTROL EPX 80W/90
Multipurpose gearbox, steering gear and differential oil for passenger cars, light trucks, farm tractors and earthmoving equipment. SAE 80W/90, API GL5.

Service Refill Capacity: 2.3 Litres.
See note 15 (http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/default.asp#idNote15) below.


POWER STEERING

http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/ImagesLube/Power_steering_fluid.jpg
CASTROL PS FLUID
A mineral based fluid suitable for most power steering systems where the following specifications are nominated: Dexron®, Dexron® II & Dexron® III, SAE 10W or 10W-20 engine oil, ISO 32 or 46 hydraulic oil, Ford M2C-33 F/G, Ford M2C-138 CJ, Ford M2C-166H, Ford Mercon, Ford SQM-2C-9010A and Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid.

See note 302 (http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/default.asp#idNote302) below.


4WD TRANSFER

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
CASTROL VMX-M 75W/85
Mineral transmission and transaxle fluid especially formulated as a factory fill fluid for Mitsubishi vehicles and used in passenger cars, 4WD's and light commercial vehicles. SAE 75W/85, API GL4.

Service Refill Capacity: 2.3 Litres.


4WD DIFFERENTIAL
See note 885 (http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/default.asp#idNote885) below.


BRAKE

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
CASTROL RESPONSE SUPER DOT 4
Castrol Response Super DOT 4 is suitable for use in all brake fluid systems in cars, and light commercial vehicles requiring either a DOT 3, DOT 4 or Super DOT 4 product (Not suitable for use where a mineral oil based fluid is specified).


http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/ImagesLube/4L%20Dot4.jpg
or CASTROL RESPONSE DOT 4
CASTROL RESPONSE DOT 4 is suitable for use in all brake fluid systems in cars, motorcycles and light commercial vehicles requiring either a DOT 3 or DOT 4 product (Not suitable for use where a mineral oil based fluid is specified).


RADIATOR

CASTROL ANTIFREEZE SF-O
Castrol Antifreeze SF-O is a concentrate long-life engine coolant based on organic acid technology (OAT). Castrol Antifreeze SF-O is recommended where the requirements of the following OEMs are called for or cited: Audi / VW TL 774 D, Ford WSS-M97B44-D, GM / Opel GM6277M, MAN Type 324 SNF, Deutz, MWM Saab, Scania, Toyota TSK 260IG, Renault Type R

Service Refill Capacity: 11.1 Litres.
See note 921 (http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/default.asp#idNote921) below.

[rainman]

Have a look in The Good Oil. There is masses of information, opinions, debates, and emotion on the subject.

[ugu80]

Full Defender 300tdi workshop manual is available on the web. Free download. I just googled 'Defender 300tdi workshop manual' and up it came.

p.s. Does Spudboy have shares in Castrol?

[PAT303]

Penrite oil is the go,extra cool gold coolant,Redline MTL for the R380,any good gear oil for T/C and Diff's,LR's swivel pin grease for the swivels and hubs. Pat

[spudboy]

...
p.s. Does Spudboy have shares in Castrol?

Haha - I wish. That's just because my Defender manual has all the Castrol products listed and it was easy to get it from their lookup site, and it is the recommended oil by Land Rover.

I mostly use Penrite.

[chris1983rangie]

Thanks Fellas......!

Chris ;)