Stockist/cheapest for coolant/auto box oil

[Nomis]

I am planning on doing the auto box oil change and coolant change before the really cold weather.

Where is the best place to get the OAT coolant and texaco N402 gearbox oil?

Just been to Halfords but do not stock the texaco oil and there own brand coolant was £9.99 for 2 litres and I will need 8.2 litres so that will be pricey.

I will even buy online if thats the best price.

Simon.

[Pete]

Hi Simon,

The gearbox oil can be a bit of fun to locate sometimes so try XPart and Land Rover dealers as well - the same box is used in the Freelander

[Lates]

Anti freeze is around £12- £15 for 5 litres. Comma Xstream is the same stuff if you cant find a dealer.
Gearbox oil a bit more rare, expect to pay around £20 ish.

[crofts]

Originally Posted by Lates

Anti freeze is around £12- £15 for 5 litres. Comma Xstream is the same stuff if you cant find a dealer.
Gearbox oil a bit more rare, expect to pay around £20 ish.

N402 Auto Fluid ( Part No.VYK 00040) was out of stock but understand Xpart have it again. Lates is correct, it was £20.70 / 5 litres + VAT so not expensive. Land Rover have same : Part No LNR402
Xpart also have O/E antifreeze. About £3.25 per litre (mix 50:50) which I think works out a lot cheaper than Halfords OAT ready mixed

[Nomis]

Originally Posted by crofts

N402 Auto Fluid ( Part No.VYK 00040) was out of stock but understand Xpart have it again. Lates is correct, it was £20.70 / 5 litres + VAT so not expensive. Land Rover have same : Part No LNR402
Xpart also have O/E antifreeze. About £3.25 per litre (mix 50:50) which I think works out a lot cheaper than Halfords OAT ready mixed

Is the N402 auto oil essential or will another brand do the job? My local motor factor shop had an equivilant and sold oat antifreeze but did not see the brand or ask about prices but he is usually cheaper than anywhere else round here.

Simon.

[Nomis]

While I am on the subject, anyone got any tips or pointers for doing the auto box oil change? Never changed oil in a gear box before, auto or manual. Is the filler easy to get to for example?

Coolant should be easy enough as I can see the bleed valve on the hose at top right.

I intend to do as much of the servicing and repairs as I possibly can as I know whats been done that way, plus I actually enjoy doing it myself.

Simon.

[Lates]

Originally Posted by waj

Is the N402 auto oil essential or will another brand do the job? My local motor factor shop had an equivilant and sold oat antifreeze but did not see the brand or ask about prices but he is usually cheaper than anywhere else round here.

Simon.

I would use this oil as an essential, the gearboxes are fussy on their oils and very expensive to replace if it goes pear shaped.

[Moonstone]

Originally Posted by waj

While I am on the subject, anyone got any tips or pointers for doing the auto box oil change?

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/datasheets/tid011.pdf

[Nomis]

Originally Posted by Lates

I would use this oil as an essential, the gearboxes are fussy on their oils and very expensive to replace if it goes pear shaped.

I will get the texaco stuff then when the main dealer opens tomorrow. Seems strange that it is not stocked in many places though. I may as well get the oe coolant at the same time too since I am going.

Cheers

Simon.

[crofts]

Originally Posted by waj

I will get the texaco stuff then when the main dealer opens tomorrow. Seems strange that it is not stocked in many places though. I may as well get the oe coolant at the same time too since I am going.

Cheers

Simon.

Yes Waj, only use the N 402. People loosly claim 'it's the same' but it is not.
I did a lot of searching on the subject with, initially, Ashcroft Transmissions telling me to use Castrol. I then actually contacted Castrol. Their reply " We do not make a fluid suitable for the Jatco Box"
Apart from Land Rover, several Japanese cars also have Jatco boxes and Jaguar have also used them, They all probably sell The N402 but it will be in their own branded pack as is the Rover Fluid.
I have heard that Jatco boxes operate at high temperatures. Whether this is true/different to others I don't know but i am informed that N402 has additives not present in other brands.
On reliability/cost/preventative grounds I intend to change every 30000 miles, not 60000. It is not prohibitively expensive. (about £40)
Unless you are completely happy that you can carry out the change as reccommended I would strongly suggest you take it to a GOOD auto specialist. The temperature on refilling is fairly critical.