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| rasmussen Member Since: 13 Mar 2012 Location: Nice Posts: 46  
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I am in a situation where I cannot get the correct oil but I have to do a bit of driving for a couple of days before I get the correct oil.
Background: The seal was gone, changed the seal at home, now lack of oil in box – waiting to get the correct oil delivered. But need to on the road now. Can get the other oil around the corner. I can get something with the following spec: Huile pour transmission mécanique (Mechanical transmission oil) Performances exceptionnelle (exceptional performance) Larges plages de températures d'utilisation (Wide temperature ranges of Use) Viscosité 75w90, API GL5 What can go wrong if I use this oil for a week or so? Thank you very much in anticipation |
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8th Jun 2012 11:36am |
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| Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2634  
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Shouldn't be a problem if it's only for a week, obviously change to the correct spec as soon as possible. -- 2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged 
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8th Jun 2012 11:49am |
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| tatra805 Member Since: 16 Aug 2011 Location: Dolany Posts: 436  
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isn't it so the transfer case takes GL5 75w90 as standard? The MT82 main gearbox takes GL4 as far as i know the GL5 is newer/higher standard and approved for hypoid gears while the GL4 is not. See no harm in using GL5 where GL4 is the minimum standard, opposite can be a problem if hypoid gears are used (both being 75w90 of course) correct me if i'm wrong please  |
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8th Jun 2012 2:44pm |
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| rasmussen Member Since: 13 Mar 2012 Location: Nice Posts: 46
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From MartinK post: “ Engine, Gearbox & Transfer Box Oil Change”
Transfer Box "Refill to the level plug (2.4 litres). I used Fuchs Titan Race SYN 5 75W-90 Fully Synthetic Gear Oil (was Silkolene SYN 5 75w-90) - this one's GL5. " I understood that as the requirement – but maybe I am wrong? |
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8th Jun 2012 3:19pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665  
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Yes - that's correct. Gearbox is GL-4, but the transfer box is GL-5. Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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8th Jun 2012 4:32pm |
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| yobbie Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 712 
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Apparently GL5 spec oil affects bronze parts in gearboxes but I'm sure a few days would be fine
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8th Jun 2012 5:12pm |
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