Replacing diff and transfer box oils - The Fine Art of Land Rover Maintenance

This video is dedicated to the units that use EP oils as lubrication. The diffs and transfer box oils are changed together on a service. Lets look into the details and how to replace them using Original Technical Data to help us.

[@annapope6173]

Ok but my Disco is not a truck and I’m not working in a quarry!,,Because I live in Italy where there is more dust are you saying I should change oils every month?..

[@trailerfitter2]

Ah, okay same person different name,.......... to save a lot of words I would recommend that you have your vehicle regularly serviced at a garage where you can take their advice on what is the best interval for servicing your car for the use it has and the environment you live in. Servicing doesn't just involve changing oils but also inspecting other components which may help your oil work well. Anyway. Italy is Europe, all be it Southern Europe. I would NOT call the environment in which you live severe enough to warrant frequent oil changes. Perhaps places like Morrocco or the Middle East where sand gets in everywhere. I'd also say that Iceland has similar problems but with volcanic ash. As the example I set earlier it was also a probe to see if you understand some technical comparisons on oils ie: 80/90 as compared to EP 130 which is just a heavier viscosity. HGV or car or 4x4s. There is no difference in the lubrication they use only what product / grade etc. is used where and when. I would advice once again to seek advice from people in your locality.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Another reason to undo the filler plug first is so that if it’s seized and you can’t get it undone you still have oil in your diff and can drive the vehicle, if you drop the oil first and then can’t get the filler plug off you are stuffed.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

An excellent production! Very helpful and superbly presented. Thanks.

[@JOGOonYouTube]

Another brilliant presentation. I applaud LRTV.

[@s1914]

Superb vids - you are helping me rebuild my '98 90. Many thanks!

[@enma1799]

Another good reason to unbolt the top plug first: if you undo the lower one first and drain, then find out the top plug is rusted shut, you're in a bit of a bind.

[@Auxinelectro]

Using my transmission filler this weekend, half way through and done the front axle.. Your videos are great thanks

[@trailerfitter2]

and thank you for watching!

[@matthewbrown7170]

Your videos are phenomenal, just an unbelievably huge assistance to me in my Rover care. I've referenced Atlantic British videos for a lot of maintenance and basic repairs, valve cover gaskets and the like, but you guys go much farther in-depth and much more specific, like with your transfer case videos and prop shaft repair videos. Your videos will help me keep my Disco 2 2004 alive hopefully for many years to come. If you happen to check the comments, would you know how on earth a hole might appear in a new transfer case drain plug? Have you ever heard of this? I just replaced my transfer case oil two weeks ago and fitted brand new plugs, the correct plugs, and now two weeks later I'm noticing transfer case oil around the case and a hole has appeared right in the center of the plug, possibly not all the way through but at least partially. The Disco started shaking on acceleration just in the last two days. But I took a 2,000 mile trip right after changing out the transfer case oils and didn't have any issues the entire trip, it was only after getting home that the shaking grew very notable on acceleration and I've stopped driving it to diagnose the problem. Curious if you've ever heard of this hole in the drain plug appearing.

[@Kassiusday]

Great video appreciate how calm and serene voice you have !!!!! Gives confidence and motivation ! And reduces stress ,!! Some say no to change gearbox oil unless necessary , could you give info about L322 BMW engine 4.4 8 V ? Thanks

[@soylentgreen224]

Excellent vlog 👌 thank you, I really appreciate it very much

[@wolfneckvonwolfstein7694]

Love you're videos. Very helpful and go to them when ever I need to maintain my 130 TD5. Haynes manual has gaps in info at times. Cheers!

[@trailerfitter2]

You are welcome.

[@familypreparednesscenter7400]

Just replaced my fluids. Thanks for the video!

[@polloloci21]

Thank you for making these great videos.

Very nice video, thanks for the tips!!!

[@DanielJohnHowTo]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@nangidkram8652]

Had to go and lookup the differences between Hylomar Hylosil and Hylomar Blue. The forums were informative too. Another great video from LTBD! Note: it did pain me to see the gushing waste from your diff and transfer box though. Mein Gott! I am as tight as a gnats chuff.

[@trailerfitter2]

Gnats chuff.! :D

[@maikimodels3692]

Dobré video, dá sa aplikovať v praxi, ďakujem

[@HENASEA5]

thanks for the video. I have a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, the dealership wanted $77 just for the front differential oil. I went to O'Reilly Auto Parts bought the oil, watched the video then replaced the front for $26. I'll do the rear differential oil tommorw.

[@trailerfitter2]

Land Rover is expensive but if they were offing synthetic oils and you have brought mineral oil then you have to change the oil at the recommended service interval for that type of oil.

[@khaleda.7244]

Brilliant info n vid

[@INNO222]

Great clip thanks!

[@admk69]

Good Video, Thanks Mate..!

[@chrishynes1503]

great video, thanks

[@allenfriel6808]

very handy and informative video.

[@trailerfitter2]

Glad it was useful for you.

[@Tmyd310]

Thanks your the best

[@danacarney9951]

Hello there and Thank you for all of this wonderful information! Im a new Rover owner. I have a 2002 Range Rover HSE. what do I need to do when the indicator on dash comes on telling me to check manual and gear box overheat? My Rover is not running now. Anything I can do simple like add fluid somewhere?

[@Livautowerx]

Great vids, thanks

[@trailerfitter2]

you are welcome

[@simonsadventures1274]

Cheers for the videos. Question from a newbie. Should the Salisbury diff be warm after only a short drive?

[@barnboy555]

great video thank you .

[@trailerfitter2]

+barnboy555 you are very welcome!

[@matthapaq9618]

Hi mate thanks for your great videos really I appreciate all your kind and your time makes a great videos 😎👍 Could you please tell me what if it was oil Color greenesh is it good or bad ..? One more thing could you please tell me for discovery ll V8 4.0 what’s is the best choosing oil 5w40 or 10w40 ,,,, ? Many thanks 🙏 😎

[@mrjacobchapman]

Just picked up a Discovery 1 and would love the manuals you’re accessing. Where could I purchase this? Couldn’t find it on their website. Cheers

[@edenoliver298]

Thanks for the video thanks

[@MortifiedU]

My disco 2 has the plastic filler plugs and they are stripped and some bugger made them that tight that even tapping with a screw driver to move it is impossible, I have replacement metal ones to put on when and if I get the old ones out.. Any suggestions?

[@rcairforceone]

I'm picking up a US spec Range Rover classic soon. I'll be ordering some of your materials soon!

[@trailerfitter2]

Bearmachs stuff?

[@rcairforceone]

+Land Rover Toolbox Videos Yes. You're not affiliated with them?

[@trailerfitter2]

no we just made videos for them. You in the USA?

[@rcairforceone]

+Land Rover Toolbox Videos Yessir. I'm planning to start importing older models under the 25 year rule, so I.need all the knowledge I can get.

[@trailerfitter2]

Have you heard of Atlantic British? As far as I am aware they are the Bearmach suppliers for the US.

[@robertquaintance838]

Hello mate, Do you have that link to the webpage it seem they've changed the site around?

[@lauramasters8806]

Thank god your here

[@trailerfitter2]

Glad we can help.

[@mrjono999]

who makes your pump @ 2:53 ? I can't find one that's any good!

[@broli85]

sry for the (possibly) stupid question but which hylomar sealant should i use? i checked a bit and there are a ton of different products...

[@ryanhenry21]

Salting roads really does knacker the underside of cars!

[@453421abcdefg12345]

ryanhenry21: It looks like this one has been buried at sea for 10 years ! I have never seen so much rust.

[@HybridAthlete1]

I have a 2008 LR2 and the engine was stumbling/sputtering. I took to an Auto Zone and they connected to the code reader because the check engine light came on and the code was P0088 Fuel Rail/System Pressure too high. The check engine light went out and then came back on. I took it to Land Rover and they couldn't find any issues other than a software update needed to be done. Just the other day my LR2 started doing the same thing and the engine light came on and went off this morning. Could it have been bad gas in my lines?

[@mgarbarczyk]

Hi mate, any change you can do a vid on replacing the transmission oil filter on a disco 1 tdi? Not many info around and you're channel is the best on the web, hands down.

[@trailerfitter2]

on the automatic? Not that i can see happening at the moment. We are about to get into welding up stuff shortly.

[@Raysways1]

Yep, automatic. What kind of welding? rust repair :)?

[@trailerfitter2]

Rust repair of course and some project creations.

[@serdarordu1714]

Excelent....

[@mrjono999]

So it’s the same fluid for front, rear diff and transfer box? Is this the case on my 06 defender td5? Bit of a mind field with which fluid to biy

[@rborges111]

Very nice video. Where can I get that maintenance check sheet?

[@adammmmmmmmmmmmm]

Just removed the drain bolt from my transfer box and discovered that it had either been sheered off or cut off (No magnetic tip). I stuck a long magnet on an arm into the transfer box and pulled out a thread (literally just a thread with no centre) and a small magnet. Should I service my transfer box?

[@jaimehp6757]

What type of axle and transfer fluid do you use on a 2000 Disco II?

[@mrjono999]

Also, blue loctite in place of hylomar should be ok right?

[@azizkhalil9121]

I have range rover classic 83 can i make it just rearwheel or not ?if i chang the gearbox and try to put landrover defender gearbox does it work ?

[@andrewx86x]

I have a 2015 Defender that has had a rear diff replaced at 35,000 km (possibly due to bearing failure - surely they could have fixed this by now), but notice that the temperature of the new rear unit is quite hot (Maybe 45-50 deg), whilst the front isn't hot at all. Just barely warm. This is after a highway run, vehicle unloaded. It's a 50:50 torque split, as you know, so why the massive difference? They should be the same temperature! Hopefully the oil holds up, but I worry about the bearings over time. We all know that the transfer gets damn hot. At least 70 deg plus!

[@trailerfitter2]

I don't expect an even distribution of power to either from or rear axles via the centre diff until it is locked. As it is a differential it will be distributed where needed. I've noticed that the front differential is always the one with the most work worn oil and damage.

[@larswyder3283]

Can someone give me a link to the pdf shown at the beginning of the video? Can’t find it anywhere but looks really helpful! Thanks :)

[@DayoftheJakeL]

This sounds like the voice of hub nut!

[@darrenburch8980]

I love these videos but why is there not one showing how to change the power steering pump???

[@agenciaextremo9266]

new or old spare parts for gearbox my friend. which is better?

[@Farmer2492]

Fantastic video I have a series 3 Land Rover what grade oil should I use for the diff ect

[@trailerfitter2]

all of the transmission is EP90

[@Farmer2492]

thank you should i use the same in my other land rover county it has the Santana gearbox

[@anthonyspinks2640]

Is the oil in the gear box the same as main engine oil?

[@jspope2008]

Bearmach I understand have an outlet in Italy. I am English living here and have a Disco 2. Nobody where I am seems to know anything about them! I thought if I could buy the garage a diagnostic unit and manuals in Italian it might make life easier.

[@trailerfitter2]

The diagnostic machines usually have a language option. As for the technical literature... that needs looking for. Perhaps you could get an Iveco. The electronic workshop manuals come with all European language options.

[@Leo-tt7ly]

Looks like the original pages/downloads have gone. Does anyone know if they are currently still available online anywhere.

[@Oldblue110]

👍

[@cristomario9118]

Hi, can you please shed some light on the tightness of the oil filter housing for a 2.4 tdci , the manual states 35nm but on the housing has 25.5nm printed on it... which one should i follow?

[@trailerfitter2]

25Nm. If it is the plastic cap one ( the 2.2 Duratorq is a canister filter) then go by all the other manufacturers which is 25Nm max. Any tighter and you run the risk of cracking it.

[@cristomario9118]

+Land Rover Toolbox Videos great, thank you!

[@Amazingfeet]

my range rover says 90w ep or 80w ep does this mean 80w90 would be ok??

[@trailerfitter2]

+Amazingfeet Yes. the viscosity index says it is 80EP when cold and 90EP when hot.

[@siddharthgurung4233]

I have got a land rover lr2 2008, and my rear wheel drive don't seem to work, it says its got a transmission system fault, and when i turn the terrain knob, it says terrain system fault too. I went and checked it out it says is o711 (transmission fluid temp sensor) I don't have any land rover dealer around me. What can my local mechanics do ? Can you tell me what the problem is ? Please ! Thank you

[@trailerfitter2]

+Siddharth Gurung Check the wiring and connector to see if it is corroded. Check the oil levels to see that they are okay. Temperature sensor might also be working out of range which means it needs replacing but need to be checked to see if it is okay.

[@jeremylakenes6859]

It says to “renew” monthly. I’m an American (in Brasil). Does “Renew” mean top off? Obviously I’ll see the color and condition at this time, but just want to make sure it’s not telling me to change it ;)

[@trailerfitter2]

Seams like plain English. Renew means exactly that. Change it.

[@jeremylakenes6859]

Plain European English ;) So you change your Diff fluid monthly? I can understand if you are off roading and running through rivers and such, but if it never sees the trail for 4 months or 6, would you still change "Renew" it? Or just dip your finger in and make sure it's topped off and clean?

[@trailerfitter2]

If you are running road without off-roading then it is not necessary to replace the oils frequently. Just check and top up as required.

[@tonyjackson967]

i have a discovery 2 and i have a beeping warning with a dif lock light flashing then it go's out but the beeping carrys on. when i put it in fall dif lock the beep stops could it be an oil problem.

[@StuartIvie]

Tony Jackson I doubt it's related to oil. It sounds like the shift lever isn't fully into High and/or fully unlocked.

[@PabloBack]

It is necesary to change the dif seal(both) dispite not notice oil loss?? Ty

[@trailerfitter2]

if it is weeping? Yes. It will let water in.

[@lauramasters8806]

Is the drain plug on the transmission the same size and thread as the sump plug

[@trailerfitter2]

Yes it is. Magnetic plug should be the drain plug.

[@xemilybh27x]

Hey where did you get your oil pump from as it makes it a much easier job

[@trailerfitter2]

www.paddockspares.com/transmission-filling-system.html

[@xemilybh27x]

Thank you very much 👍🏻

[@trailerfitter2]

you're welcome

[@ColinTonkasdad]

nice one thanks ...

[@trailerfitter2]

you are welcome! thanks for the feedback....

[@richardradon]

Hi. Nice video. On mine has got no fill plug so how do I know how much to put in? Thanks

[@trailerfitter2]

Read the workshop manual under' fluids and capacities' then fill by the amount they recommend.

[@richardradon]

@@trailerfitter2 Thanks but I have no filler plug?

[@richardradon]

Only a drain plug...

[@Nick-xc4fy]

Will this process differ much (if at all) for a 1991 land rover defender?

[@trailerfitter2]

not at all, The newer defenders have synthetic oils in and the service intervals are longer. Otherwise it is just about the same.

[@Nick-xc4fy]

@@trailerfitter2 That's awesome, thank you!

[@jspope2008]

Sorry!! But are you saying because I live in Italy where it's hot and dusty I need to change all oils every month!!!?? Nice cost to cater for.

[@trailerfitter2]

You will need to shorten your oil service intervals IF you are working in extremes. Driving on road is not the same as taking your vehicles regularly through water, mud, unmetalled roads etc. Depending on the severity of your environment that will determine how often you replace your oils. You could use EP130 in your Diffs and transfer box if it is very hot climate... It is an oil used in the truck when they are working in quarries where the usual oil would still be 80/90.

[@robert_nyc]

What’s up with all the corrosion and rust? 😫 looks like my Rover!

[@meyawabdulaziz3863]

lol its been 450 000 kilometer on my year 2000 toyota prado 3.4 v6 (5ve-fe engine) with peak temperature reaching 57 celsius in summer and contiues should i change it ? hehehehe dont get me wrong i follow maintenance procedures down to torquing battery cables nuts with all of my cars (strict if i may say) but this thing ...i just cant believe its still alive

[@andyt5807]

Is the tranfer box oil same as the diff oil ?

[@robertcomfort3435]

Yes

[@zulemaguillermo503]

Alguien sabe que aceite lleva una lanadrover discovry 2 4x4 2000

[@nw8000]

There website has changed and you can no longer find this PDFs

[@trailerfitter2]

+nw8000 Bearmachs? Ah okay thanks for letting me know.

[@lauramasters8806]

Ok so I just brought a late 300tdi. Started the underneath inspection ready for the various oil changes. Not the best of starts as the drain plug is missing from the gear box. Dumb eBay purchases. Let the fun begin.

[@trailerfitter2]

Missing: ? as in also no oil in the gearbox?

[@mgarbarczyk]

Laura Masters you might mean the wading plug?

[@trailerfitter2]

on the gearbox? It is in the bell housing.

[@andrewappleyard796]

12k miles for gearbox oil ????

[@trailerfitter2]

and?...................

[@andrewappleyard796]

Noooo I was just asking I'm no expert on cars believe me But I was told years ago to change my gearbox oil every 50k , have I been leaving it too long ? ? ?

[@trailerfitter2]

Which vehicle do you have? Much depends on the type of oil, vehicle working environment and workshop manual data service schedule.

[@andrewappleyard796]

I have a Audi A4 , 2009 Sorry I wasn't been rude I was just asking I just fought I was fed wrong info , I'm thinking of buying an Range Rover , but I wanted to do my research on the car before hand , , plus I'm trying to learn to do my own fixing of my own cars in the future instead of been ripped off by the garage ! Thanks anyways bud !

[@jspope2008]

Can I get all this info in Italian???

[@trailerfitter2]

Can you? I think there are Italian versions of workshop manuals available.

[@jspope2008]

Land Rover Toolbox Videos Oh I really hope so!!!! Thanks.

[@trailerfitter2]

I do not know where to look. Perhaps a google search in your own Language will bring something up?

[@Jin-Ro]

Use a length of dowling, and the wind won't be able to blow the oil away so easily.

[@jspope2008]

Have to say I wish I had never bought one. Nothing but trouble!!! There are just too many quirks with these that unless you have worked on them for some time something is not going to get done properly. Just not in my very humble opinion well manufactured.

[@trailerfitter2]

I could say the same about all vehicles since all I see is trouble with them on a dialy basis... but then again I work on it as a profession so I lookout for problems. I'd say perhaps we are expecting too much from older vehicles?