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LR160851 - Transmission Oil – 1L

Original price - Original price €69,60
Original price
€69,60
€69,60 - €69,60
Current price €69,60
OEM Part
OEM: Made by an Original Equipment Manufacturer. This part is made by an original equipment manufacturer or under their license, ensuring compatibility and quality.
Brand Borg Warner
Transfer Case Fluid - the synthetic lubricant specified for the electronically controlled transfer case in the four-wheel-drive driveline.

The fluid lubricates the chain drive and bearings and sets the friction characteristic of the wet multi-plate clutch pack that meters torque between the front and rear outputs. Because that clutch is hydraulically actuated and its torque delivery is calibrated around this specific friction behaviour, substituting a general-purpose gear oil or an automatic transmission fluid causes driveline shudder, inconsistent torque transfer and accelerated clutch pack wear. The same specification is used in Haldex-type couplings.

Transfer case fluid degrades on a time and duty-cycle basis rather than by mileage alone. Renew the drain and fill plug sealing washers when the fluid is changed.

Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender New 2020+
Land Rover Discovery 5 2017+ (L462)
Range Rover 2022+ (L460)
Range Rover Sport 2023+ (L461)
Fitment Notes DISCOVERY 5 2017 ONWARDS (L462) — Transfer box / transmission & PAS oil, 1L
NEW DEFENDER 2020 (L663) — Transfer box / transmission & PAS oil, 1L
NEW RANGE ROVER 2022 (L460) — Transfer box / transmission & PAS oil, 1L
NEW RANGE ROVER SPORT 2023 (L461) — Transfer box / transmission & PAS oil, 1L
Alternative Codes
LR160851

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Frequently asked questions

What is the LR160851 transmission oil used for?
The LR160851 transmission oil is the synthetic transfer case fluid for the electronically controlled transfer case in the four-wheel-drive driveline. It fits the Discovery 5, New Defender L663, Range Rover L460 and Range Rover Sport L461, lubricating the chain drive and setting the clutch friction characteristic.
Can I use a general gear oil or ATF instead?
No, substituting a general-purpose gear oil or automatic transmission fluid is not advised. The transfer case clutch is calibrated around this fluid's specific friction behaviour, and the wrong oil can cause driveline shudder, inconsistent torque transfer and accelerated clutch wear.
How much oil do I need for a transfer case service?
This is supplied in 1 litre bottles. The exact quantity depends on your transfer case, so check the fill capacity for your Discovery 5, Defender L663, L460 or L461 and order enough bottles to complete the fill. Buying a spare bottle avoids a part-filled job.
Which driveline component does this fluid serve?
This fluid serves the transfer box in the four-wheel-drive system, lubricating the chain drive and bearings and metering torque through the wet multi-plate clutch. It is the Borg Warner specified transfer case fluid for the Discovery 5, Defender L663 and Range Rover L460 and L461.