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14 Feb 2013 21:34 #62601 by fast forward

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going to check & change oils in both front and rear diffs and gearbox / transfer case , which oils do i need some say gl4 others gl5 ect . and roughly how much in each i know till it comes back out of filler plug hole . dont want to over spend at car spares ! over to you brainy lot i await answers . :dry:

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15 Feb 2013 14:31 #62666 by adamatdraycott

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bigjimny.com/index.php/information/gener...s-and-fluids-v15-283

All the info you require is above.
I bought 5L of each oil and its not quite enough to do the whole job twice

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15 Feb 2013 15:39 - 15 Feb 2013 15:42 #62671 by reaper

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Engine Oil 4.0 litres 10W - 30
Gearbox Oil API GL-4 1.1 litres 75W - 90
Transfer Box Oil API GL-4 0.8 litres 75W - 90
Differential Oil (Front) API GL-5 1.1 litres 80W - 90
Differential Oil (Rear) API GL-5 1.3 litres 80W - 90
Coolant Capacity 4.5 litres
A/T Fluid/Power Steering Dextron IIE 1.1 litres
Brake Fluid DOT3

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15 Feb 2013 15:47 #62674 by JivingDaddy

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Don't forget the golden rule. Check that you can remove the filler plugs before you drain. I still cannot get mine undone!!

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15 Feb 2013 17:59 #62687 by fast forward

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cheers for your replies

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17 Feb 2013 21:11 #62935 by fast forward

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cheers all done apart from engine oil do we all agree on 10w-30 . before i change it !

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