| Author | Message | ||
     Jason Michaels (H2eater) New Member Username: H2eater Post Number: 24 Registered: 03-2003 |
I am curious what types of fluids people are using, I.E. engine oil, auto trans fluid, brake fluid, radiator, ECT... I want to completely drain my Rover and load up fresh fluids but can't seem to find a good source explaining the correct fluid types and amounts. Any ideas? | ||
| Will Bobbitt (Rkores) Member Username: Rkores Post Number: 238 Registered: 09-2002 |
Check out your owners manual for the ammounts. -Brake Fluid: You MUST use Castrol GT LMA only. Some will say you can use others, but I would not risk it. -Engine Oil: I personally prefer Valvoline or Havoline 10W-30, if you are in pretty warm area, I would use 10W-40. Auto Trans: Dexron-III/Mercon. Coolant: Just use 50% Green stuff and 50% water. I personally do not use Synthetics. They have their advantages, but you will most likely get more leaks. Will | ||
| Bill Ross (Billr) New Member Username: Billr Post Number: 38 Registered: 11-2002 |
In my '93 RRC with 128K kms, I use: Engine - 5w-50 Formula 1 Synthetic (Canadian Tire brand) Auto Trans/Power Steering - Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF (Dextron III) Rear Ends - Formula 1 Synthetic 75w-90 Gear Oil Brake Fluid - Castrol LMA Coolant - 70% Prestone/30% Distilled Water And I don't have any more leaks than I did with dino oils, although I won't say I don't have leaks but not that bad in any event. | ||
| Eddie (Honu) Member Username: Honu Post Number: 61 Registered: 01-2003 |
93lwb and 95 disco both 20w 50. high mileage engines like this stuff better.. valvoline maxlife at regular 3k intervals. | ||
| Will Bobbitt (Rkores) Member Username: Rkores Post Number: 239 Registered: 09-2002 |
Bill, Isn't that a little to much anti-freeze in the mix? From what I have seen/heard over 50% and you will start to corrode the inside of you radiator pretty bad. Will | ||
| Paul Reyes (Paulr) New Member Username: Paulr Post Number: 16 Registered: 01-2003 |
I'm using 15-40 (the same oil you'd use in your RV) for my 94lwb and it loves it. | ||
| Land Rover Certified Used A**hole (Jason) Senior Member Username: Jason Post Number: 435 Registered: 04-2002 |
Drain the oil, pour a bottle of ProLong in, dump a handful of sand in. You're set!!! | ||
| Bill Ross (Billr) Member Username: Billr Post Number: 43 Registered: 11-2002 |
Actually, on my jug of green stuff a 70/30 mix is recommended for temps to -50C and since we got to -40C this winter, that's what I'm going by. My '93 RRC has spent most of its life in Northern Ontario and so far so good in regard to evident cooling system problems. |
