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excossack

Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
Posts: 5849

1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue

Diff/Transfer case oil - EP80/90 GL4 or GL5

Having a front ATB and a centre ATB Ashcrofts/Winchester Gears suggest EP80/90 Mineral oil.
But, GL4 or GL5 ? 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock

31st Dec 2023 11:56am

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2418

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White

Defenetly GL-5.

I use mineral oil for the front ATB and synthetic for the transfer case (with ATB) as it does not degrade that fast due to high temperatures (at least where I use it). Puma 110" SW

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31st Dec 2023 1:13pm

johnlad

Member Since: 18 Dec 2023
Location: Blackpool
Posts: 54

Gl5 not recommend for any parts that contain yellow metals (brass).
I’d check with the manufacturer what they recommend.

31st Dec 2023 2:24pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2418

On a Std LT230 with "yellow" thrust washers I use GL-4. Puma 110" SW

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31st Dec 2023 2:34pm

excossack

Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
Posts: 5849

Copied from another thread/topic

Gearbox:
R380: MTF94 or TRIPPLE QX ATF Dexron III
LT77: ATF Dexron II/III
MT82: 75W/90 fully synthetic MTF
LT85 (Santana): 20/50 engine oil
ZF autobox: ATF Dexron II/III
Jatco autobox: Texaco 402 oil or Dexron II if not available

Transfer Box:
LT230:
-- Pre Td5: EP80/90
-- Td5 on: 75W/90
LT230 with ATB: EP 80/90 mineral oil, not synthetic
Borg Warner: ATF Dexron II/III

Differential:
Standard: EP80/90
With ATB: EP80/90 mineral oil, not synthetic 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock

31st Dec 2023 2:40pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2418

Differential bias effect on the central (ATB) diff on the transfer case is negligible, so synthetic GL5 is good for me. Puma 110" SW

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31st Dec 2023 2:51pm

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2173

excossack wrote:
Copied from another thread/topic

Gearbox:
R380: MTF94 or TRIPPLE QX ATF Dexron III
LT77: ATF Dexron II/III
MT82: 75W/90 fully synthetic MTF
LT85 (Santana): 20/50 engine oil
ZF autobox: ATF Dexron II/III
Jatco autobox: Texaco 402 oil or Dexron II if not available

Transfer Box:
LT230:
-- Pre Td5: EP80/90
-- Td5 on: 75W/90
LT230 with ATB: EP 80/90 mineral oil, not synthetic
Borg Warner: ATF Dexron II/III

Differential:
Standard: EP80/90
With ATB: EP80/90 mineral oil, not synthetic

Funny how they say pre and post td5 even tho they at both lt230s...

Ive always used GL4 EP90 Mineral in diffs and Lt230. Probably the last 50k miles or more. As suggested by Nige at Xcess4x4.

Or if you have expensive diffs then use swepco. Cant comment on diffs but it does make the R380 smoother. Instagram @defender_ventures
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31st Dec 2023 4:17pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2418

I would not use GL4 in a (hypoid) diff. Puma 110" SW

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31st Dec 2023 5:17pm

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3414

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black

I believe that the Rover differential is a spiral bevel gear.
Not so familiar with Salisbury, but by the external look of the pinion flange, that looks hypoid. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black

31st Dec 2023 6:49pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2418

There is a bit of an offset from the center. AFAIK

Anyway, synthetic gear oil lasts longer on the lt230 subjected to high temperatures. Puma 110" SW

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1st Jan 2024 1:05pm

excossack

Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
Posts: 5849

bankz5152 wrote:
excossack wrote:
Copied from another thread/topic

Gearbox:
R380: MTF94 or TRIPPLE QX ATF Dexron III
LT77: ATF Dexron II/III
MT82: 75W/90 fully synthetic MTF
LT85 (Santana): 20/50 engine oil
ZF autobox: ATF Dexron II/III
Jatco autobox: Texaco 402 oil or Dexron II if not available

Transfer Box:
LT230:
-- Pre Td5: EP80/90
-- Td5 on: 75W/90
LT230 with ATB: EP 80/90 mineral oil, not synthetic
Borg Warner: ATF Dexron II/III

Differential:
Standard: EP80/90
With ATB: EP80/90 mineral oil, not synthetic

Funny how they say pre and post td5 even tho they at both lt230s...

Ive always used GL4 EP90 Mineral in diffs and Lt230. Probably the last 50k miles or more. As suggested by Nige at Xcess4x4.

Or if you have expensive diffs then use swepco. Cant comment on diffs but it does make the R380 smoother.

Just an ATB up front and ATB in the transfer case. Wincheser also suggested SwepCo.
A decent EP80/90 mineral as suggested by Winchester/Ashcrofts should do the job. 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock

1st Jan 2024 2:41pm

Likeomg

Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
Location: Lake District / Newcastle
Posts: 2641

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

Went with Swepco, made a bigger difference than i would of thought

ATB in diffs from winchester

MT82
Swep-Co 202
Approx 2.2Ltrs Needed
2.5Ltrs Sold

Swep-Co 201
LT230 - 2.3Ltrs Approx
Front Differential - 1.7 Ltrs Approx
Rear Differential - 1.7 Ltrs Approx
5.7Ltrs Needed
6Ltrs Sold

2nd Jan 2024 12:36am

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2235

1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey

Likeomg, what difference did it make, for it to be so noticable ?
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

2nd Jan 2024 5:11am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20412

johnlad wrote:
Gl5 not recommend for any parts that contain yellow metals (brass).
I’d check with the manufacturer what they recommend.

Agree,
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2nd Jan 2024 5:41pm

excossack

Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
Posts: 5849

According to Swepco, Swepco201 does have a GL-5 Specification. 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock

4th Jan 2024 8:20am

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