Service Schedule and Useful Information - Td5

Useful Information and Service Schedules

Information taken from Owner’s Handbook 1999 - Publication Part No. LRL 0336ENG

Service Schedule - Td5:

  • Engine Oil Change: Every 12,000 miles or 1 year

    (However, we would recommend changing the engine oil every 6,000 miles or 1 year)

  • Gearbox Oil Change: Every 24,000 miles or 2 years

  • Transfer Box Oil Change: Every 24,000 miles or 2 years

  • Axle Oil Change: Every 24,000 miles or 2 years

  • Timing Chain: No scheduled replacement, but inspection recommended at 120,000 miles

  • Engine Coolant Change: Every 60,000 miles or 5 years

  • Fuel Filter Change: Every 12,000 miles or 1 year

  • Brake Fluid Change: Every 24,000 miles or 2 years

  • Valve Clearances: Hydraulic lifters – no adjustment necessary

Oils and Fluids:

Engine Oil (Td5):

  • Type: 5W-30 (Temperature Range: -30 to 35°C)

  • Alternative Type: 5W-40 (-30°C to 50°C)

  • Capacity: 7.2 Litres / 1.90 US Gallons

Gearbox Oil (R380):

  • Type: MTF94 or 75W-80

  • Capacity: 2.6 Litres

Transfer Case Oil (LT230):

  • Type: EP80W-90

  • Capacity: 2.30 Litres

Differential Oil:

  • Type: EP80W-90

Front Differential Capacity

  • Defender 90/110/130 (Rover): 1.70 Litres

Rear Differential Capacity

  • Defender 90 (Rover): 1.70 Litres

  • Defender 110/130 (Salisbury): 2.26 Litres

Coolant:

  • Type: OAT (Organic Acid Technology) Coolant (traditionally red or pink)

  • Coolant Capacity (Td5 Engine): 11.2 Litres

Brake Fluid:

  • Type: DOT 4

Clutch Fluid:

  • Type: DOT 4

Grease Nipples:

  • Type: NLGI-2 Lithium-Based Grease

Fuel Tank Capacity:

  • Defender 90: 60 Litres

  • Defender 110: 75 Litres

Tyre Pressures (235/85R16):

  • Front (Unladen): 28 psi

  • Rear (Unladen): 38 psi

  • Front (Laden): 28 psi

  • Rear (Laden): 48 psi

Service Parts - Td5:

  • Engine Oil Filter: ERR3340

  • Centrifugal Oil Filter: ERR6299

  • Engine Oil Sump Plug Washer: ALU1403L

  • Fuel Filter: WJN500110

  • Air Filter: ESR4238

  • Gearbox Drain Plug Washer (R380): FTC4112

  • Transfer Box Drain Plug Washer (LT230): FRC4808

  • Rocker Cover Gasket (Td5): LVP000020

  • Injector Seals and Washers: ERR6417 (Seals), ERR7004 (Washers)

Common Torque Specifications:

  • Wheel Nut Torque (Steel Wheels): 108 Nm

  • Wheel Nut Torque (Alloy Wheels): 130 Nm

  • Wheel Nut Torque (Heavy Duty Steel Wheels): 170 Nm

  • Engine Oil Sump Drain Plug: 35 Nm (26 lbf/ft)

  • Gearbox Filler Plug: 30 Nm

  • Gearbox Drain Plug: 50 Nm

  • Transfer Case Drain Plug: 30 Nm (22 lbf/ft)

  • Transfer Box Filler Plug: 30 Nm (22 lbf/ft)

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