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blueboy

Member Since: 20 Aug 2017
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 202

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Replacement oil for Bot 118 spec.

I am going to have all the transmission fluids changed at the same time at the Cambelt/water pump replacement in a few weeks time.

I have searched & read quite a lot on here in what fluids I need but I am still a little unsure which oil to buy for the power transfer unit, The spec says Castrol Bot 118 (expensive) but from what I have read there are good alternative oils for a cheaper price.

Is it better to have oil or fully synthetic oil & if someone could tell me what I need that would be great.

Castrol Transmax Axle EPX 80W-90 GL5 Mineral Axle Gear Oil (rear Diff)

ATF JWS 3309 Aisin Warner Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 (auto box fluid)

HALDEX OIL RAVENOL.

I have listed the oils/fluids I intend to buy so far but if there are any better suggestions I would like to know. Thanks for any help/advice.

22nd Apr 2021 10:10 am

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 2086

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

My diff and PTU got this.

Click image to enlarge

I don't know why the image is sideways though.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone.
2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone.
Audi A5 convertible, my daily driver.
1972 Hillman Avenger GT, the project.

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22nd Apr 2021 10:16 am

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5155

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

I used Smith & Allan lubes:

Auto box : Tranguard ATF LV (its - AW-1, JWS-3324)
PTU: Geartech FS 75w-90
Rear Diff: Geartech EP 80w90

And Volvo haldex oil for the haldex unit Jules

22nd Apr 2021 10:33 am

shiggsy

Member Since: 13 Jan 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 799

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Baltic Blue

Nodge68 wrote:

I don't know why the image is sideways though.

In your gallery under each picture:

Hung like Einstein, smart as a horse.

22nd Apr 2021 12:07 pm

blueboy

Member Since: 20 Aug 2017
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 202

Thank you all, I know what to get now.

22nd Apr 2021 2:22 pm

IZON

Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Meerbusch
Posts: 57

2015 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Indus Silver

Based on the oil visco specifications I recommend two alternatives:

CASTROL Syntrax Long Life 75W-90

or

LIQUI MOLY Hypoid-Gear Oil (1024)

I have recently used CASTROL Syntrax Long Life 75W-90 for my PTU

22nd May 2021 8:21 pm

I Like Chips

Member Since: 25 Jun 2017
Location: Ascott Under Wychwood
Posts: 1569

2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

Front Transfer box 75W80 GL4
Rear Transmission. 80W90 EP. GL5

Note the different specs

23rd May 2021 9:28 am

IZON

Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Meerbusch
Posts: 57

PTU or front transfer Box oil is 75W-90 GL5 fully synthetic!

23rd May 2021 9:41 am

Seraph77

Member Since: 12 Nov 2024
Location: Lemesos
Posts: 4

2011 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Santorini Black

Thanks, everyone, for sharing your experiences. Since you've been using the various PTU oils for a while now, what are your thoughts so for those you had suggested?

I'm looking to find the correct oil for the PTU on my Freelander 2.

Thanks,
Michael

9th Jan 2025 2:47 pm

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