Land Rover Disco 300tdi complete oil change

[Pig benis]

Hello folks

I have been researching online for what tools and oils I need to do a oil change on my 300tdi Discovery (manual). I've been on all the Landy forums and have become completely overwhelmed by the conflicting information on what is best.

All I wanted to know is what oils I need and also what tools I need to use.

It would appear that the
- engine needs 6.5ltrs of semi synth 15w 40 (although that has been debatable for universal tractor oil)\
- gearbox and transfer well I have no idea, as there are lots of varying comments on what to use

As for tools again no idea.

This is my first Land Rover and I want to make sure that I have everything I need before I start a job. I'm not new to maintenance, as I've looked after all my previous cars.

Thank you
PB

[richs2891]

Ring one of the many Land Rover independent service garages or the more Land Rover based Off Road accessories suppliers as a lot will sell service kits and will be able to advise you on any specialist tools needed.

[TooMany2cvs]

Don't forget diffs and front swivels.

[TLandCruiser]

The oil we used in the land rovers was omd90 which were equipped with 300tdi engines, omd90 is 10w-30.

[hidetheelephants]

15w40 is fine; although if you live somewhere that gets cold by UK standards it might be a good idea to go for 10w40. LR specify that 15w oils are fine down to -10C, 10w down to -20C and 5w -30C. Whatever it is it should meet API CD or better.

LR workshop manual gives these;
approx capacity in litres and recommended lubricant
gearbox 2.2 - ATF type G
transfer box 2.8 - SAE 90EP gear oil
front diff 1.7 - SAE 90EP gear oil
rear diff (salisbury) 2.3 - SAE 90EP gear oil[I can't find a figure for the non-salisbury rear diff but it will probably be ~2.0]
swivel housing(each) 0.35 - SAE 90EP gear oil
power steering system 5.0 - ATF Dexron IID
The propshaft greasing points take any multipurpose grease; getting it into them regularly is far more important than fussing about what type it is.

[TooMany2cvs]

hidetheelephants said:

swivel housing(each) 0.35 - SAE 90EP gear oil

For a Disco, one sachet of one-shot swivel lube per side.

[hidetheelephants]

TooMany2cvs said:

hidetheelephants said:

swivel housing(each) 0.35 - SAE 90EP gear oil

For a Disco, one sachet of one-shot swivel lube per side.

Toh-may-toh, toh-mah-toh.

[RumRunner]

Those swivel grease tubes are cheap enough anyway. Diffs and transfer box is also o.k with 75/90 synth. Try a tube of molyslip in the box aswell and and it will give a whole slicker feel...And before anyone say otherwise moly in boxes works beyound imagination. Lost count how many I have done and difference it has made to all from sports cars to 4x4.