diff oil change

can anyone help me I want to change the oil in my landrover disco td5 (2000) diffs

but not sure where to start, i.e what oil to replace it with, how much oil I will need for both diffs & how to drain the old oil out.

thanks

phill900r said:

can anyone help me I want to change the oil in my landrover disco td5 (2000) diffs

but not sure where to start, i.e what oil to replace it with, how much oil I will need for both diffs & how to drain the old oil out.

thanks

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If I were you I'd get a garage to do it mate.

THANKS ROB

is it not a job i can tackle myself then, as I need to keep costs down at the minute ?

phill900r said:

THANKS ROB

is it not a job i can tackle myself then, as I need to keep costs down at the minute ?

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You're having your leg (or something) pulled. It's got to be one of the simplest jobs on a car.

First thing to do would be search for which type of oil and second get on your knees and get under your landy and have a look at your diff. If you can't work it out then as said take it to a garage.

ummm, have u tried reading the manual for quantity and type of oil??

I'll have a stab in the dark, not got a td5 mind

TYPE...ep90
QUANTITY... just under 2 litres per diff
HOW...undo fill plug first, then drain plug. watch the stinky stuff run all over your nice paving slabs cos the bucket was in the wrong place. put drain plug back in and fill up with nice clean oil

that'll be £50 quid please cash or PayPal is fine

phill900r said:

THANKS ROB

is it not a job i can tackle myself then, as I need to keep costs down at the minute ?

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dogsbody said:

You're having your leg (or something) pulled. It's got to be one of the simplest jobs on a car.

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It is, but if he can't even work out how to drain the old oil out, what bloody chance has he got of getting the refill right??

When you've sussed out what to do (see above), take it for a quick run before you start, it'll warm the oil up a bit, and it'll come out a bit quicker

And DEFINITELY undo the FILLER first .. no good emptying it if you can't refill it ...

Grimmer said:

When you've sussed out what to do (see above), take it for a quick run before you start, it'll warm the oil up a bit, and it'll come out a bit quicker

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But how do I take it for a quick run??????? Is it a job I can do myself

hahaha what if he empties the oil out and then takes it for a run? very confusing

Nah, put new oil in first .. jack one side up, wheel, hub etc off, tip a few litres into the axle end, new seals, replace hub and wheel, job's a good 'un ..

Undo the drain plug when the diffs very hot, and gauge how much is left in, s'easy ...

dogsbody said:

You're having your leg (or something) pulled. It's got to be one of the simplest jobs on a car.

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If you can get plug out 😡

chunkymunky said:

If you can get plug out 😡

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Surely he has a back-up drill ...

Soloby Rob said:

But how do I take it for a quick run??????? Is it a job I can do myself

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Unlock door (the one near the round steering thingy).
Open the door, it should open towards you after you press the button and pull the handle.
Get into the seat, facing the wheel.
Put the ignition key into the key shape hole on the steering column.
Turn the key...............

Bollocks I can be arsed typing anymore on my phone

Feel free to takeover

Grimmer said:

Unlock door (the one near the round steering thingy).
Open the door, it should open towards you after you press the button and pull the handle.
Get into the seat, facing the wheel.
Put the ignition key into the key shape hole on the steering column.
Turn the key...............

Bollocks I can be arsed typing anymore on my phone

Feel free to takeover

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Will my wife's bum look big if I turn the key, which way should I turn the key, what happens after I turn the key ????????

Soloby Rob said:

Will my wife's bum look big if I turn the key, which way should I turn the key, what happens after I turn the key ????????

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Probably nothing 'cos you forgot to charge the battery .. sooo ... open the bonnet, look for a battery shaped thing ...

Paul D said:

Probably nothing 'cos you forgot to charge the battery .. sooo ... open the bonnet, look for a battery shaped thing ...

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But how do I open "the bonnet" what is the "bonnet" is it something I can find myself??