Transfer Case Oil

**101RRS** · 8th February 2021, 01:01 PM

The amount of oil needed is only about 1.5litres and only needs to be changed every few years (depending on mileage) so really to save a couple of dollars every few years is just not worth it - just buy the right stuff from LR or another reseller.

Garry

**Pippin** · 8th February 2021, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by 101RRS

The amount of oil needed is only about 1.5litres and only needs to be changed every few years (depending on mileage) so really to save a couple of dollars every few years is just not worth it - just buy the right stuff from LR or another reseller.

Garry

I'm not trying to save money, if it was that I wouldn't own a disco. I do not have a LR dealer near me so its a matter of convenience. Royal Purple Synchromax is fine and SCA is not far away.

**101RRS** · 8th February 2021, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by Pippin

I'm not trying to save money, if it was that I wouldn't own a disco. I do not have a LR dealer near me so its a matter of convenience. Royal Purple Synchromax is fine and SCA is not far away.

I didn't quote you so my comment was not specifically directed to you - was a general comment addressed to the Thread.

Cheers

**Bulletman** · 8th February 2021, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Pippin

I'm not trying to save money, if it was that I wouldn't own a disco. I do not have a LR dealer near me so its a matter of convenience. Royal Purple Synchromax is fine and SCA is not far away.

Im in the same situation, as i said in post #3 , no land rover dealer in town so its order in for me...like everything up here.

Bulletman

**DiscoJeffster** · 8th February 2021, 06:57 PM

ZF LG6 (trans oil) was also shown to be a compatible substitute if I recall the last time this subject came up

**Bulletman** · 8th February 2021, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

ZF LG6 (trans oil) was also shown to be a compatible substitute if I recall the last time this subject came up

I must admit when i first changed the TC oil I also did the gearbox and i wondered if the lifeguard 6 oil was jut put in a bottle that said " Special Tranfer oil " or something like that.

Bulletman

**101RRS** · 8th February 2021, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

ZF LG6 (trans oil) was also shown to be a compatible substitute if I recall the last time this subject came up

That is a forum myth - oil qualities are completely different.

**DiscoJeffster** · 8th February 2021, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by 101RRS

That is a forum myth - oil qualities are completely different.

It’s not. I found the evidence of it last time I questioned it myself. You’ve given me the incentive now to reprove it. Thanks.

**101RRS** · 8th February 2021, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

It’s not. I found the evidence of it last time I questioned it myself. You’ve given me the incentive now to reprove it. Thanks.

It is great if you can do it as it does open options because logic would say then you can put Royal Purple Synchromax in your gearbox.

**Eric SDV6SE** · 8th February 2021, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by Pippin

How much and is it by order only?

When I got mine it was through SCA, just checked and they no longer list synchromax.

a quick google shows you can order direct from RP Synchromax Manual Transmission Fluid - 1 Litre – Royal Purple Australia $61.40 for 1L. I’m sure I paid less than that. Not sure how much the LR branded stuff is going for these days.

its nearly time to change fluid again, no issues running Synchromax in the Magna Steyr transfer case at all.

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