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Overview Workshop guide Fixes Parts catalogue Specs & manuals Land Rover Discovery 2 Td5: change gearbox & transfer box oil
Transmission · Discovery 2 (1998–2004) · 1998–2004
How often: every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs, whichever comes first. Fresh oil keeps the synchromesh and transfer box bearings healthy.
Some of these intervals are more frequent than Land Rover's original schedule. That is deliberate for older vehicles.
Main gearbox R380 5-speed: MTF 94, ≈2.4 L · or ZF 4HP22/24 automatic: ATF Dexron III Transfer box LT230: 75W-90 synthetic (Castrol Syntrax / Texaco Multigear 75W-90R), ≈2.3 L
Work safely: support the vehicle on axle stands, never a jack alone; let it cool first. Check figures against your workshop manual. You do this work at your own risk.
Parts Gearbox oil (R380 5-speed: MTF 94, ≈2.4 L · or ZF 4HP22/24 automatic: ATF Dexron III) Transfer box oil (LT230: 75W-90 synthetic (Castrol Syntrax / Texaco Multigear 75W-90R), ≈2.3 L) 2 × Drain plug washers (if needed) Tools Spanners Drain tray Oil pump
Step by step Drive to warm the oil. Drain the gearbox and transfer box. Clean the magnetic drain plugs and look for chips. Refill each to its level plug with the specified oil.
More Land Rover Discovery 2 Td5 servicing
Engine oil & filter change every 12,000 mi or year Centrifugal oil filter rotor every 12,000 mi or year Air filter element every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs Fuel filter change & bleed every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs Injector loom & ECU plug oil check every 12,000 mi or year Drain water from fuel filter every 12,000 mi or year Fan / auxiliary belt check every 12,000 mi or year Coolant drain, flush & refill every 3 yrs Grease propshafts every 6,000 mi or 6 months Check swivel housings & seals every 12,000 mi or year Check gearbox, transfer & axle oil levels every 12,000 mi or year Change front & rear axle oil every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs Steering & power steering check every 12,000 mi or year Inspect pads, discs & brake hoses every 12,000 mi or year Adjust transmission handbrake every 12,000 mi or year Brake & clutch fluid change every 2 yrs Suspension bushes, arms & dampers every 12,000 mi or year Wheel bearings & hub seals every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs Automatic gearbox fluid & filter change every 24,000 mi or 2 yrs ACE / SLS system check every 12,000 mi or year Chassis & bulkhead inspection, rust-proofing every year Annual safety inspection every year Monthly walk-round checks every month Track your own Land Rover Add your vehicle to Bulkhead Workshop to see what is due now, tick off jobs as you go, keep a service history and order the parts in one basket. It is free and saved in your own browser.
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