Anyone using Amsoil or other synthetic oils?

[RoverAsh]

Just purchased a 99' series II and I'm thinking of using Amsoil products in it(oil,trans,diffs) is anyone using Amsoil products or other synthetics? By the way the 99' has 55,000 miles on it.
Thanks

[mbruneaux]

I just serviced our DII with Amsoil engine oil and my wife swears that shes getting better gas milage. i plan on replacing all of the fluids with Amsoil Synthetics.

2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 4.0L 8-cyl VIN Code 3950cc

FILTERS
Oil Filter......LF520
Air Filter......AF1141
Fuel Filter......GF111


BOSCH SPARK PLUGS
All submodels
Wire......NA
Plug......B4418


LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......SJ
SAE 10W-40 Synthetic High Performance Motor Oil
-4 to 95°F......10W-30
Above 32°F......10W-60
Above -4°F......10W-40, 10W-50
All Temps......5W-40, 5W-50
Below 95°F......5W-30
Automatic Transmission,ZF 4HP22.....AF3[1]
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission,ZF 4HP22.....AF2
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Differential, .....GL-5[2]
75W-90
Series 2000 Synthetic Gear Lube
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
Transfer Case,LT230.....GLS[3]
Series 2000 Synthetic Gear Lube
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
Fluids
Power Steering Fluid.....PS
Power Steering Fluid - Not Available Through Amsoil Click here for more
information
Brake Fluid.....HBH
Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Extra Heavy Duty - Not Available Through Amsoil
Click here for more information

1. Alternate lubricate.
2. GL-5 is a synthetic gear oil.
3. Land Rover recommends Texaco Multi-gear 75W90R


CAPACITIES
Engine, with filter..........6.1 quarts[1]
Engine, with filter..........6.7 quarts[2]
Engine, with filter..........6.9 quarts[3]
Engine, with filter..........7.4 quarts[4]
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........14.0 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
ZF 4HP22..........10.0 quarts
Differential, Rear..........3.4 pints
Differential, Front..........3.4 pints
Transfer Case,LT230SE..........4.2 pints[5]
Transfer Case,LT230SE..........4.9 pints[6]

1. Refill capacity shown (engine without oil cooler).
2. Refill capacity shown (engine fitted with oil cooler).
3. Dry fill capacity shown (engine without oil cooler).
4. Dry fill capacity shown (engine fitted with oil cooler).
5. Refill capacity shown.
6. Dry fill capacity shown.


TORQUES
Oil Drain Plug.....24 ft-lbs
Transfer case LT230
Fill Plug.....18 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....22 ft-lbs

[jrolfedrev]

Whehre did you buy the Amsoil? It appears to the big store chain does not carry em.

[pzwerner]

I just put Redline synthetics in my "98 LSE (except engine oil ). I've used Redline products in all my race and street cars. ( I do use Swepco in the 911 trans, the synthetics were too slippery for the syncro rings !! ). It is fairly easy to find at most race shops and some parts stores. I buy mine from our local race supplier. I like something that I usually have on hand, and if not I can get it quickly. On my street cars I use Mobil 1 for the engine since I know it is readily avaliable everywhere. On my track 911 I use Valvoline 20-50 dino since I change it so often and the car takes about 12-13 qts. Just my 2-cents, there are probably more knowlegable people on lubricants who can tell you more about the benefits of synthetics. Some advocate dino and change frequently. On the Porsche list this ALWAYS starts off a BIG discussion from both sides !!!!

PFZ

[Disco]

I use Royal Purple 20W50.

[Carlos]

I used the redline fuel injector cleaner for my disco quite some time ago, great results.
Carlos