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Peter-S

Member Since: 09 Apr 2013
Location: Zambia
Posts: 6

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Fuji White

Puma 2.4TDCI and 2.2TDCI Gearbox oils.

Hi Guys,

I'm not an oil fundi but thought I would share some of my latest findings with you.

2010 2.4TD gearbox oil, Castrol BOT 130 M. Capacity 2.2L.
The LR dealers in RSA recently supplied me with Castrol Manual BOT 328 for the gearbox, this is probably a replacement or an upgrade to the 130 M.

When searching the Castrol websites I couldn't find anything concerning Castrol BOT oil but did come up with their recommendations for the LR 2.4 and 2.2 gearbox oils which are as follows.

2.4TD, Syntrans Multivehicle 75W-90, 2.2L capacity.

2.2TD, Syntrans Universal Plus 75W-90, 2.4L capacity.

These two Syntrans and BOT oils are probably exactly the same or the latter might be a slight improvement, perhaps someone who is more knowledgeable on this topic could elaborate.

What is most interesting is the oil capacity between the 2.4TD and 2.2TD which has been increased to 2.4L. this will in all likely-hood bring the oil level up to the level of the filler plug. (A gearbox upgrade in disguise)

Your thoughts or findings would be of great value.

Thanks
Peter

14th Apr 2013 4:48pm

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2665

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

That's interesting! I did read a chap on this forum topped-up his 2.4 gearbox to the level plug, and had a positive effect on gearchange smoothness... Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

17th Apr 2013 11:23am

macduff

Member Since: 04 Nov 2012
Location: NE
Posts: 119

MartinK wrote:
That's interesting! I did read a chap on this forum topped-up his 2.4 gearbox to the level plug, and had a positive effect on gearchange smoothness...

Probably just the fresh oil rather than the level as the gearbox and service manuals strongly state don't fill to the plug level as it will leak out the seals. Fresh oil in my to the 2.2 l refill amount has massively improved the shift and reduced the noise levels , though I can now hear the flywheel chattering slightly :/
Ps 2.4l is I believe the amount needed for a fresh fill (from rebuild/new) and 2.2l the amount needed for drain/refill whilst in service 2023 110 P400e

17th Apr 2013 11:52am

Peter-S

Member Since: 09 Apr 2013
Location: Zambia
Posts: 6

After draining my oil and topping up with the correct amount I have definitely noticed an improvement in shifting gears but the clonking and clattering noise became far more pronounced once the gearbox got hot.

Today I have topped the gearbox up to the filler plug level and have taken a long test drive, gear shifting is the best its ever been and the clonking and clattering is far less than ever before, even disengaging reverse gear is a lot easier.

I decided that if I could drain almost 5L of oil out of the box last week then an extra 300ml shouldn't cause any harm considering that the box had already done 32000 km without any leaks.

I'll post an update next week and let you know how its going.

20th Apr 2013 2:49pm

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