I have been looking at options for replacing the oil in my auto transmission. Liquid Moly recommends this Top Tec 1800 for the LR3 and all ZF 6 speed transmissions. Right now I can drive into Vancouver and buy 20L for $214 CAD from German Parts.ca which is pretty cheap compared to other oils.
Anyone used this oil? Any thoughts on using it?

 

I haven't used that one, and don't know if it's truly compatible. Mercon LV (which superceded SP) is fine and what is used in these exact same transmissions by Ford. It's what I use typically.
A case of 12 qts can be had for about $100.

 

I have read a thread that said if you compare the specs ,such as viscosity, between LV and SP they are not the same. Does it matter? Who knows. Mercon SP can be bought on Amazon for 249 CAD but that is only 12 quarts, no 20L so the Liqid Moly is quite a bit cheaper and would let me flush out more of the old oil.

 

No, they're not the same, but LV is good enough for Ford's engineers and their millions of ZF 6HP-26s etc. Either of the Mercons or the Moly will work fine - I did see it's a licensed LV fluid.

 

This was already answered.

https://landroverforums.com/forum/lr...08-lr3-116684/

 

British Atlantic sells a transmission service aftermarket kit with a new transmission pan and separate filter with upgraded torx bolts 21 in all The biggest problem I had was removing the old bolts which strip out easily not to mention the ones that are under cross members.
I was set to undertake this job on my back. I used a small impact drill and stripped out the first soaked with wd40 easily accessible torx bolts which strip
We all have limitations some of us more then others
knowing when to give up is a good thing
I did and asked my local Land Rover mechanic to do the job they had to cut the heads off some of the bolts and then they were able to extract them
it’s a great kit and saves a ton of time on Ann LR3 transmission service

 

FYI, I was just talking with a fellow who happens to be a mechanic and he had an LR dealership replace his pan/filter and use a machine to replace all his oil. He had them do it as it is such a PITA job and he didn't have the time. $2,000 CAD.