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    Default what is the best oil for 95 disco 1

    i have a rebuilt 3.9 motor that i am breaking in on a 95 disco! What is the best oil and weight that i should use? how many quarts??? thanks

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    something with a high zinc, or a additive for new engines to keep the camshaft happy.

    I use Kendall 20w50 racing oil, it has 1200 ppm of zinc

    I bought some oil additive once that can be used in any oil to restore the zinc .
    Kevin

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    Default Disco 1 1995 (3.9 engine) all lubricants

    1995 disco 1 (3.9 engine)
    How many quarts of oil?
    what type of brake fluid is best?
    what type of trnsmission fluid is used? (how many quarts?)
    What type of power steering flui??
    Thanks patrick

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    Hello there,

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    Les Parker
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    Default MOBIL 1

    Quote Originally Posted by paddyb View Post
    i have a rebuilt 3.9 motor that i am breaking in on a 95 disco! What is the best oil and weight that i should use? how many quarts??? thanks

    I've been running Mobil 1 full synthetic throughout. I have > 150K on engine, trans and transfer case without any issues.

    Engine: 10W-40, 6 qts
    1990 RRC, 3.9L, AUTO "Willow Pond" (Sold)
    1996 D1, 4.0L, AUTO "Lucas"
    1999 RR, 4.0L, AUTO "Belle" (Sold)

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    Default Other Fluids

    Quote Originally Posted by paddyb View Post
    1995 disco 1 (3.9 engine)
    How many quarts of oil?
    what type of brake fluid is best?
    what type of trnsmission fluid is used? (how many quarts?)
    What type of power steering flui??
    Thanks patrick
    The Land Rover power steering uses ATF. As previously posted I use Mobile 1 synthetic ATF for all of my ATF needs.

    Land Rover recommends DOT 4 brake fluid. I typically use NAPA's brand. Do NOT use synthetic brake fluid, the seals are not up to the task. This is typically labeled as a DOT 5.
    1990 RRC, 3.9L, AUTO "Willow Pond" (Sold)
    1996 D1, 4.0L, AUTO "Lucas"
    1999 RR, 4.0L, AUTO "Belle" (Sold)

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    I know this is a old thread but for anyone who searches for a answer in the future might find this link interesting.

    www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html

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