Lubrication

LUBRICATION

The engine and other lubricating systems are filled with high – performance lubricants giving prolonged life.

CAUTION: You should always use a high quality oil of the correct viscosity range in the engine and gearbox 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 oil ways. Additional oil additives should not be used.

Always adhere to the recommended servicing intervals.

Engine oil

Use oil meeting specification RES.22.OL.G4 or the requirements of CCMC G4, and having a viscosity band recommended for the temperature range of your locality. Where oils to these Rover and European specifications are not available, well known brands of oils meeting API SG or SG/CD quality should be used.

SERVICE LUBRICANTS – ALL SEASONS

ENGINE OIL
VISCOSITY/TEMPERATURE RANGES

Manual gearbox

1.4 models ('R65' Gearbox)

Use the following oils for refill or topping – up:

ESSO Gear oil BV 75w/80w
SHELL SF5288 75w/80w
TOTAL Transmission BV 75w/80w
UNIPART Gear oil BV 75w/80w

The following oils may be used for topping – up only:

BP Hypogear TL 75w/80w
CASTROL EPX 75w/80w
DUCKHAMS Hypoid PT 75w/80w

1.6 models ('L3' Gearbox)

Use an engine oil in the viscosity band 10w/40 or 10w/30.

2.0 models ('PG1' Gearbox)

Use an engine oil in the viscosity band 10w/40. A 15w/40 or 15w/50 oil may be used for topping – up.

220 and 420 Turbo models: Use a transmission oil of viscosity BV 75w/80w for refill or topping – up.

Automatic gearbox

1.6 models ('L4' Gearbox)

TOPPING – UP: Use an Automatic Transmission Fluid meeting Dexron II D specification.
COMPLETE FILL: Use Unipart Transmatic ATF

Power Steering

Use an Automatic Transmission Fluid meeting Dexron II D specification.

Gear linkage

Use grease Part No. AFU 1500.1509 containing 3% Molybdenum Disulphide.

General Greasing

Use Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease N.L.G.I. consistency No. 2.

Bonnet latch

Lubricate cable and latch with oil.

Locks, Latches and Hinges

Use Door Lock and Latch Lubricant, Part No. VWN 10075.

Power hood

Use a mineral based Hydraulic Oil as specified below:

UNIPART Sureflow Hydraulic Oil Cabrio Hood
Esso Univis J26