synthetics everywhere ????? - Land Rovers Only

Steph · 07-13-2007, 01:18 PM

Greetings,

I just sold my beloved Jeep and this now makes my 2000 D2 my daily driver. I have the firm intention in making it the best that it can be. So one of my next move will be to change all fluids to synthetics. So, wich make and what grade do you recommend for the axles, transmission and transfer case??? Also, what is the quantity I need for each components???

I will most likely take the opportunity to change the transmission filter and the transfer case seal ( oil is leaking from the e-brake drum).

Disco Mike · 07-13-2007, 05:54 PM

Mobil1 makes a great gear oil in the 75W/90 range for the diffs and t/case. You can go pure synthetic on the tranny, requires a flush to do it but worth it and of course the engine oil based on what ever weight you use.
Mike

Discovery4WD · 07-14-2007, 02:52 AM

If you want synthetics go with AMSOIL....Best of the best

Steph · 09-07-2007, 08:31 AM

Got the t-case rear output seal, and now waiting for the transmission filter and gasket kit to go ahead with the synthetics oil changes.

My question now is regarding the procedure to completely flush my transmission of DexronIII before going full synthetic.

Also, Which synthetic oil is to replace the DexronIII????

Thanks, I'd most likely get it all done next week-end ( Sept.15th)

Disco Mike · 09-07-2007, 08:47 AM

Steph,
You only need to change the tranny filter at 30,000 miles, past that it is fluid changes only. Are you going to have a shop flush your tranny so you can do a near 100% fluid replacement?
Mike

Steph · 09-07-2007, 11:06 AM

Well, I figured that since I wanna go full synthetic in the tranny, I have to change the transmission filter.

Second, Which synthetic ATF should I use to replace the DexronIII.

And yes I will got to a transmission shop to have this all done. I've heard too many times about people starting having troubles with their tranny after doing stuff themselves.

But, to make sure before it's done, it is recommended to switch to full synthetics ??? right ??? I'd hate to regret a move that is intended to improve to longivity of an already problemless tranny. As far as the filter is concerned, it was apparently done a few years ago, but doing it again will just assure me that it actually did.

roverthen · 09-07-2007, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Steph

And yes I will got to a transmission shop to have this all done. I've heard too many times about people starting having troubles with their tranny after doing stuff themselves.

Steph, make sure your transmission shop knows how to service your D2 trans. It's a seal unit unlike most vehicles.

Steph · 09-07-2007, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roverthen

Steph, make sure your transmission shop knows how to service your D2 trans. It's a seal unit unlike most vehicles.

I'll try and act not so stupid there.....

Xcuse me ???? What exactly should they know. the guy on the phone said ...well, don't know about Land Rovers, but must be like all the others !!!! The engine was from GM, where does the tranny come from ???

Disco Mike · 09-07-2007, 11:57 AM

When doing a flush, they don't need to know anything but the total volumn of fluid your tranny takes.
Check with the shop that will be doing the flush, see if they have any synthetic fluid, if so it is easier to have them supply it.
Have fun,
Mike

roverthen · 09-07-2007, 12:14 PM

They should at least know that there is no dipstick/ filler tube. Most vehicles can be filled from the engine bay via the dipstip/ filler tube not the D2. It might avoid the guy a good 30 minutes looking for it!

Steph · 09-07-2007, 12:37 PM

AH, O.K!
thanks.

07-13-2007, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Steph Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Outaouais,Quebec,Canada Posts: 351 Gallery: 0	synthetics everywhere ????? Greetings, I just sold my beloved Jeep and this now makes my 2000 D2 my daily driver. I have the firm intention in making it the best that it can be. So one of my next move will be to change all fluids to synthetics. So, wich make and what grade do you recommend for the axles, transmission and transfer case??? Also, what is the quantity I need for each components??? I will most likely take the opportunity to change the transmission filter and the transfer case seal ( oil is leaking from the e-brake drum).

09-07-2007, 12:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
roverthen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 463 Gallery: 0	They should at least know that there is no dipstick/ filler tube. Most vehicles can be filled from the engine bay via the dipstip/ filler tube not the D2. It might avoid the guy a good 30 minutes looking for it! __________________ Abraham 1993 RRC LWB I run, play, fix and live Rovers because I choose to.

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07-13-2007, 05:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,786 Gallery: 0	Mobil1 makes a great gear oil in the 75W/90 range for the diffs and t/case. You can go pure synthetic on the tranny, requires a flush to do it but worth it and of course the engine oil based on what ever weight you use. Mike

07-14-2007, 02:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Discovery4WD Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 21 Gallery: 0	If you want synthetics go with AMSOIL....Best of the best

09-07-2007, 08:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Steph Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Outaouais,Quebec,Canada Posts: 351 Gallery: 0	Got the t-case rear output seal, and now waiting for the transmission filter and gasket kit to go ahead with the synthetics oil changes. My question now is regarding the procedure to completely flush my transmission of DexronIII before going full synthetic. Also, Which synthetic oil is to replace the DexronIII???? Thanks, I'd most likely get it all done next week-end ( Sept.15th)

09-07-2007, 08:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,786 Gallery: 0	Steph, You only need to change the tranny filter at 30,000 miles, past that it is fluid changes only. Are you going to have a shop flush your tranny so you can do a near 100% fluid replacement? Mike

09-07-2007, 11:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Steph Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Outaouais,Quebec,Canada Posts: 351 Gallery: 0	Well, I figured that since I wanna go full synthetic in the tranny, I have to change the transmission filter. Second, Which synthetic ATF should I use to replace the DexronIII. And yes I will got to a transmission shop to have this all done. I've heard too many times about people starting having troubles with their tranny after doing stuff themselves. But, to make sure before it's done, it is recommended to switch to full synthetics ??? right ??? I'd hate to regret a move that is intended to improve to longivity of an already problemless tranny. As far as the filter is concerned, it was apparently done a few years ago, but doing it again will just assure me that it actually did.

09-07-2007, 11:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,786 Gallery: 0	When doing a flush, they don't need to know anything but the total volumn of fluid your tranny takes. Check with the shop that will be doing the flush, see if they have any synthetic fluid, if so it is easier to have them supply it. Have fun, Mike

09-07-2007, 12:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Steph Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Outaouais,Quebec,Canada Posts: 351 Gallery: 0	AH, O.K! thanks.

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