Which oil is right for you?

Choosing the correct lubricant is essential to protecting driveline components and maintaining optimal performance. This guide breaks down the recommended oils for gearboxes, differentials and transfer boxes, helping you match the right specification to your vehicle, driving style and operating conditions.

Model	Component	Oil Type & Grade	Capacity (Litres)	Notes
Series I (1948–1958)	Front Diff	EP90 / SWEPCO 201	1.75
	Rear Diff	EP90 / SWEPCO 201	1.75
	Gearbox	EP90 / SWEPCO 201	1.5
	Transfer Box	EP90 / SWEPCO 201	2.5
Series II/III (1958–1985)	Front Diff	EP90 / SWEPCO 201	1.75
	Rear Diff	EP90 / SWEPCO 201	1.75
	Gearbox	EP90 / SWEPCO 201	1.5
	Transfer Box	EP90 / SWEPCO 201	2.5
Defender (1983–2016)	Front Diff	EP90 / SWEPCO 201 / 75/90 SWEPCO 202	1.75-2.5	Use Mineral oil if ATB Fitted (EP90 / SWEPCO 201)
	Rear Diff	EP90 / SWEPCO 201 / 75/90 SWEPCO 202	1.75-2.5	Use Mineral oil if ATB Fitted (EP90 / SWEPCO 201)
	Gearbox R380 5 Speed	MTF94 / Swepco 712	2.4
	Gearbox MT82 6 Speed	75w 90 /Swepco 202	2.2
	Transfer Box	EP90 / SWEPCO 201 / 75/90 SWEPCO 202	2.3	600ml extra required if HC Sump fitted. Use Mineral oil if ATB Fitted (EP90 / SWEPCO 201)
Discovery I (1989–1998)	Front Diff	EP90 / SWEPCO 201 / 75/90 SWEPCO 202	1.75-2.5	Use Mineral oil if ATB Fitted (EP90 / SWEPCO 201)
	Rear Diff	EP90 / SWEPCO 201 / 75/90 SWEPCO 202	1.75-2.5	Use Mineral oil if ATB Fitted (EP90 / SWEPCO 201)
	Gearbox	MTF94 / Swepco 712	2.4
	Transfer Box	EP90 / SWEPCO 201 / 75/90 SWEPCO 202	2.3	600ml extra required if HC Sump fitted. Use Mineral oil if ATB Fitted (EP90 / SWEPCO 201)
Discovery II (1998–2004)	Front Diff	EP90 / SWEPCO 201 / 75/90 SWEPCO 202	1.75-2.5	Use Mineral oil if ATB Fitted (EP90 / SWEPCO 201)
	Rear Diff	EP90 / SWEPCO 201 / 75/90 SWEPCO 202	1.75-2.5	Use Mineral oil if ATB Fitted (EP90 / SWEPCO 201)
	Gearbox	MTF94 / Swepco 712	2.4
	Transfer Box	EP90 / SWEPCO 201 / 75/90 SWEPCO 202	2.3	600ml extra required if HC Sump fitted. Use Mineral oil if ATB Fitted (EP90 / SWEPCO 201)