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Boofrmb
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: Northern NSW
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After a few weeks of driving my Disco3, I have noticed that both the brake , and oil are a bit low, I decided to check with the handbook for correct fluid, but when I went to purchase the oil/brake fluid, had not hope, all the oil started at 20/40. Can anyone tell me what type is used in Australia on the V6 turbo.
Rob 2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE in Zambezi Silver
1948 Series 1 SWB Soft Top in Standard green
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 6th Mar 2006 1:47 am |
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Vo Rogue
Member Since: 16 Jan 2006
Location: Melbourne
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There are a couple, one that I bought and one that I found later. Both are Castrol and the one that I bought was
Castrol Formula R Synthetic
5W-30 which is ACEA A3, B3 and B4. I think the manual requires B3 from memory.
The other one that the first shop didnt have was Castrol Magnetite I think. The cheaper place that I found for the first one was Autoparts and cost ~ $ 42.00 for 5 Litres. So far have used 1 litre for the first 1500 km and about 500 mls (have not refilled it yet as only 1/2way down the stick for the next 1000 km.
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| 6th Mar 2006 2:37 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
 
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Castrol recently changed the name of the Synthetic R to Edge.
You are looking for Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30. You can pick this up at K-Mart, Big W or any Autoparts shop.
Not sure about brake Fluid.
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 6th Mar 2006 6:02 am |
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discodownunder
Member Since: 30 Dec 2005
Location: Hillarys, Perth
Posts: 51
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LR Book says 5w/30, Shops sell 5w/40, my service invoice shows Magnatec 5w/40 was put in, service guy says Castrol TXT and LR said either 5w/30 or 40 will do. But does it matter if you mix /30 & /40 together? Can some one comfirm as i need to buy some for top up if required. It was much easier when there was only 1 oil!!!!! 2005 Disco 3 HSE in Zambezi + Ebony, Sat Nav, Active Locking Rear Diff and Cool Box
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| 7th Mar 2006 12:22 am |
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Vo Rogue
Member Since: 16 Jan 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 123
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Disco.
It should not matter for a few reasons. Firstly the amount being added compared to the total in the sump is minimal, secondly the additives will be similar.
What is not a good idea is to add either semi-synthetic for the top up or a Synthetic that that does not have the right rateing as per the manual. Why not just buy the Sythethic R which is eactly the spec in the manual ?
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| 7th Mar 2006 1:00 am |
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discodownunder
Member Since: 30 Dec 2005
Location: Hillarys, Perth
Posts: 51
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Thanks for that at least i can get something for my trip to Broome, in case i need to top up. 2005 Disco 3 HSE in Zambezi + Ebony, Sat Nav, Active Locking Rear Diff and Cool Box
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| 7th Mar 2006 1:54 am |
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SMK
Member Since: 06 Dec 2005
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 43
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Disco,
I was able to get all the fluids as per LR spec at SuperCheap Auto Balcatta including the Castrol 5W/30 oil. Most are Castrol with the brake fluid being Shell. Oil was expensive at $64 for 5L
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| 7th Mar 2006 11:25 pm |
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Boofrmb
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: Northern NSW
Posts: 123
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Thanks All, have done a bit more chasing, and have also found all the correct fluids, As im Over 400km from the nearest Rover dealer, I get used to defending for myself with these units, after having 4 Rangies, You must..
Rob 2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE in Zambezi Silver
1948 Series 1 SWB Soft Top in Standard green
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| 8th Mar 2006 3:13 am |
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