05 · General

Lubrication practice

Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)
Section: Information › Lubrication practice

Lubricants, fluids and capacitiesLubrication practice

Swivel pin housings **	Molytex EP 00 GREASE to specification XP153
Propeller shaft Front and Rear Lubrication nipples (hubs, ball joints etc.) Seat slides Door lock striker	NLGI - 2 Multi-purpose Lithium based GREASE
Brake reservoir	Brake fluids having a minimum boiling point of 260°C (500°F) and complying with FMVSS 116 DOT4
Engine coolant V8i (aluminium)	Use an ethylene glycol based anti-freeze (containing no methanol) with non-phosphate corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in aluminium engines to ensure the protection of the cooling system against frost and corrosion in all seasons. Use one part anti-freeze to one part water for protection down to -36°C (-33°F). IMPORTANT: Coolant solution must not fall below proportions one part anti-freeze to three parts water, i.e. minimum 25% anti-freeze in coolant otherwise damage to engine is liable to occur. Or a maximum of 60%.
Battery lugs, Earthing surfaces where paint has been removed	Petroleum jelly. NOTE: Do not use Silicone Grease
Air Conditioning System Refrigerant	Use only refrigerant R134a
Compressor Oil	Nippon Denso ND-OIL8 Unipart ND-OIL8
Speed sensor bush-rear	Silicone grease: Staborags NBU - Wabco 830 502,0634 Wacker chemie 704 - Wabco 830 502,0164 Kluber GL301

** Swivel pin housings having a filler plug only.

LUBRICATION PRACTICE

Use a high quality oil of the correct viscosity range and service classification in the engine during maintenance and when topping up. The use of oil not to the correct specification can lead to high oil and fuel consumption and ultimately to damaged components.

Oil to the correct specification contains additives which disperse the corrosive acids formed by combustion and prevent the formation of sludge which can block the oilways. Additional oil additives should not be used. Always adhere to the recommended servicing intervals.

WARNING: Many liquids and other substances used in motor vehicles are poisonous. They must not be consumed and must be kept away from open wounds. These substances, among others, include anti-freeze windscreen washer additives, lubricants and various adhesives.

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