Thread: what oil

Balki

This is from the owners manual !
What brand ? well as long as it meets the specs.
Many people here use different brands just because of local availability and the packaging sizes available. I don't use anything BUT 100% synthetic.

Technical Data LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
Recommendations for all climates and conditions.
NOTE: Recommended oils are complete in themselves and additives should not be used.
NOTE: It is essential to change oil much more frequently if the vehicle is operated under severe
conditions, especially if deep wading is carried out.
Engine oil
Use a 0W/30, 0W/40, 5W/30 or 5W/40 oil meeting API service level SJ/CD, EC11 and having a
viscosity band recommended for the temperature range of your locality.
NOTE: Use only synthetic oils.
Engine oil temperature ranges
0W/30 will protect from -22?F (-30?C) to 95?F (35?C).
0W/40 will protect from -22?F (-30?C) to 122?F (50?C).
5W/30 will protect from -22?F (-30?C) to 95?F (35?C).
5W/40 will protect from -22?F (-30?C) to 122?F (50?C).
Main gearbox
Filled for life.
Power steering
Texaco Cold Climate PAS fluid 14315.
Brake reservoir
Any brake fluid having a minimum boiling point of 500?F (260?C) and complying with FMVSS 116
DOT4.
Windscreen washers
Screen washer fluid.
Engine cooling system
Use BMW AFC coolant, if unavailable, use any ethylene glycol based anti-freeze (containing no
methanol) with only Silicate based non-phosphate corrosion inhibitors. Use one part anti-freeze to
one part water for protection down to -33?F (-36? C).
Inertia reel seat belts
DO NOT LUBRICATE. These components are lubricated for life during manufacture.

Laurie

Are you near an LR Dealer? I used the genuine stuff for diffs and TC and got it all from the dealer for around $80 for everything. Can't remember the exact specs now, I'll see if I can find them.