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ZeDefender

Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
Location: Munich
Posts: 4731

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue

Gear oil - Snake oil?

Well... the Motul Gear 300 oil did improve the gearbox... whilst the weather was warmer

Now we're at zero this morning and second gear was almost impossible

I know, I know - everyone has this problem but has anyone found a way to improve it?
As the box is constant mesh, I suppose leaving the engine running (neutral with clutch engaged) might help by churning things up a bit (there goes another iceberg) - or am I barking?
The other idea is an additive, such as Liqui Moly Getriebeoil-Additiv. Anyone got first-hand experience of additives in cold weather?
It won't be long until we're at -10, -15 etc. so I'm trying to get prepared

Cheers,
Matt Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...

14th Oct 2011 8:08am

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2411

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White

Been below 0º, with and without LM additive. Use your warranty Puma 110" SW

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Earth first. Other planets later

14th Oct 2011 8:47am

MartinK

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

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

DGARDEL had good results with additives:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic2139.html?highlight=ceramic Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

14th Oct 2011 9:07am

ZeDefender

Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
Location: Munich
Posts: 4731

MartinK wrote:
DGARDEL had good results with additives:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic2139.html?highlight=ceramic

Yep - I also had CPL in the box until recently but have now re-filled with the Motul when I thought I might need to use the warranty (CPL is really obvious in the oil!). Now decided to live with the box until later date when I can prove to LR that it's crap but wondering what to do about cold-starting in the meantime... Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...

14th Oct 2011 9:28am

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