RAVENOL VSG 75W-90 Gear Oil 4L – Puma MT82 Gearbox & LT230
Ravenol VSG SAE 75W-90 fully synthetic transmission oil for Defender Puma 2.4 and 2.2 TDCI models with the MT82 six-speed manual gearbox. VSG is our premium MT82 oil, combining API GL-4 and GL-5 performance with excellent cold-flow behaviour, extreme shear stability and excellent compatibility with non-ferrous metals. It is also our premium fully synthetic oil for the LT230 transfer box and is suitable for standard open Rover/Land Rover differentials requiring 75W-90 GL-5 oil.
- Defender Puma 2.4 and 2.2 TDCI MT82 six-speed gearbox oil
- Premium fully synthetic SAE 75W-90 oil for the LT230 transfer box
- API GL-4 and GL-5 with an ASTM D130 copper strip result of 1a
- 4L pack provides enough oil for a complete MT82 gearbox oil change
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Description
Ravenol VSG SAE 75W-90 is our premium fully synthetic oil for the Defender Puma MT82 six-speed manual gearbox, with a second major role as a premium LT230 transfer-box oil. It combines API GL-4 and GL-5 performance with excellent cold-flow behaviour, extreme shear stability, strong extreme-pressure protection and excellent compatibility with non-ferrous metals. VSG is also suitable for highly stressed open hypoid differentials requiring a 75W-90 GL-5 oil. This 4L pack provides enough oil for a complete MT82 gearbox oil change.
VSG for the Defender Puma MT82 Gearbox
VSG is suitable for the MT82 six-speed manual gearbox fitted to Defender Puma 2.4 and 2.2 TDCI models. Its fully synthetic formulation gives excellent low-temperature flow while maintaining a stable lubricating film as gearbox temperature and load increase. A pour point of -57 °C and Brookfield viscosity of 47.000 mPa*s at -40 °C demonstrate its strong cold-temperature performance, while a viscosity index of 168 and extreme shear stability help the oil retain its SAE 75W-90 characteristics through extended use.
Strong wear protection, excellent EP performance, resistance to oxidation and foaming, corrosion protection and good elastomer compatibility all suit the demands of a synchronised manual gearbox. For Defender Puma MT82 servicing, VSG combines strong cold-shift behaviour with the film strength and viscosity stability needed once the gearbox is hot and working hard.
The 4L pack provides enough oil for a complete MT82 oil change without buying several individual bottles. The specified service quantity should be measured into the gearbox rather than using the filler opening as a conventional fill-and-spill level.
Premium Fully Synthetic Oil for the LT230
VSG is also suitable for transfer gearboxes and gives us a premium fully synthetic choice for the Land Rover LT230. Its SAE 75W-90 formulation combines excellent low-temperature behaviour with very high shear stability and a stable lubricating film under high load, making it particularly attractive where a higher-specification synthetic oil is preferred over a traditional mineral 80W-90.
Its API GL-4 and GL-5 classification also demonstrates why GL rating alone should not be used as shorthand for yellow-metal compatibility. VSG has excellent compatibility with non-ferrous metals and achieves an ASTM D130 copper strip test result of 1a. For LT230 servicing, the choice between VSG and MZG is therefore about formulation and the type of oil wanted: MZG 80W-90 is our traditional mineral choice, while VSG 75W-90 is our premium fully synthetic choice.
Differential Use
VSG is also designed for highly stressed axle drives and hypoid differentials without a limited-slip system. It can therefore be used in standard open Rover/Land Rover differentials requiring SAE 75W-90 GL-5 oil, providing a fully synthetic alternative with excellent shear stability, EP protection and high-temperature viscosity retention.
Aftermarket limited-slip and ATB differentials should be matched to the differential manufacturer’s lubricant requirement rather than treated as a standard open differential. See our ATB & Limited Slip Differential Oil section where a specialist fluid is required.
Specifications, Approvals and Recommendations
- Viscosity grade: SAE 75W-90
- Specifications: API GL-4; API GL-5
- Oil type: Fully synthetic
- Gearbox suitability: MT82 six-speed manual gearbox
- Land Rover recommendation: TYK500010
- Ford recommendations: Ford 1045737; Ford 5021033; Ford WSD-M2C200-C; Ford MU7J 19G518 AA
- Pack size: 4L
- Ravenol 4L reference: 1221101-004-01-2CA5
Technical Data
| Property | Unit | Data | Audit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density at 20 °C | kg/m³ | 839,8 | EN ISO 12185 |
| Colour | yellow | visual | |
| Viscosity at 100 °C | mm²/s | 16,8 | DIN 51562-1 |
| Viscosity at 40 °C | mm²/s | 108,8 | DIN 51562-1 |
| Viscosity Index VI | 168 | DIN ISO 2909 | |
| Brookfield Viscosity at -40 °C | mPa*s | 47.000 | ASTM D2983 |
| Pourpoint | °C | -57 | DIN ISO 3016 |
| Flashpoint | °C | 224 | DIN EN ISO 2592 |
| Seq. I at 24 °C | ml/ml | 0/0 | ASTM D892 |
| Seq. II at 93,5 °C | ml/ml | 0/0 | ASTM D892 |
| Seq. III at 24 °C after 93,5 °C | ml/ml | 0/0 | ASTM D892 |
| Copper Strip Test at 121 °C | 1a | ASTM D130 |
Related Land Rover Gear Oils
The Ravenol VSG 75W-90 1L version is available where a smaller quantity is required. For a traditional mineral LT230 oil, Ravenol MZG 80W-90 GL-4 remains the conventional choice. For standard open Rover/Land Rover differentials where a mineral 80W-90 GL-5 oil is preferred, Ravenol EPX 80W-90 GL-5 provides the traditional differential oil.
Additional information
| Weight | 4.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40 × 20 × 15 cm |
Brand
Brand
Ravenol
Ravenol is our main lubricant brand for Land Rover servicing, covering engine oils, manual and automatic gearboxes, transfer boxes, differentials, ACE and power steering, brake fluid, coolant, grease and specialist workshop fluids.
We use Ravenol because the range lets us select the lubricant around the actual engine, gearbox, axle or hydraulic system rather than relying on viscosity alone. The result is a deliberately selected Land Rover range in which every product has a defined job, from TD5 engine oil and R380 MTF-94 to specialist ZF ATF, LT230 oil, limited-slip differential oil and later transfer-box fluids.
Why Twinwoods partners with Ravenol
Ravenol is a genuine German lubricant manufacturer, developing and producing its oils, fluids and greases in Germany. The range is backed by unusually detailed technical data, which matters to us because lubricant choice should be based on much more than the viscosity printed on the bottle.
We use Ravenol in our service kits, recommend it for the Land Rovers we specialise in and use it in vehicles we work on ourselves. More importantly, the range gives us properly specialised products for different engines, gearboxes, transfer boxes, axles and hydraulic systems rather than trying to make one generic lubricant cover everything.
Ravenol oils and fluids for Land Rover
| System | Ravenol products | What matters |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | VMO, RUP, Turbo-C HDC, TSi, FO, FLJ, VMP, SFE and Formel Extra | Engine, viscosity, specification, emissions equipment and how the vehicle is used |
| Manual gearboxes | MTF-2 / MTF-94 for the R380 and VSG 75W-90 for the Defender Puma MT82 | Gearbox type and complete lubricant specification rather than viscosity alone |
| Automatic gearboxes | ATF 5/4 HP and ATF Dexron III H | ATF 5/4 HP is our specialist choice for the Discovery 2 ZF 4HP gearbox, while Dexron III H covers compatible general ATF duties |
| Transfer boxes | MZG 80W-90 and VSG 75W-90 for the LT230, plus DTF-1 for compatible later active transfer boxes | Transfer box design and the fluid specification required by that particular unit |
| Axles and differentials | EPX 80W-90, VSG 75W-90, RHP 75W-90, LS 75W-90 and LS 80W-90 | Standard, ATB or limited-slip differential design together with the required viscosity and friction characteristics |
| ACE and power steering | SSF and ATF Dexron III H | Hydraulic system and the correct fluid specification |
| Brakes and clutch | DOT 4 LV and DOT 4 | DOT 4 LV is our main brake and clutch fluid, with conventional DOT 4 retained where appropriate |
| Cooling systems | C12+ OAT and C12evo Si-OAT coolant concentrates | Coolant technology, engine and the fluid already in the cooling system |
| Grease | MoS2 Multi-Purpose Grease, LI-86 Bearing & Propshaft Grease and HRG 2 Hot Red Grease | MoS2 for broad workshop and driveline use, LI-86 for bearings and universal joints, and HRG 2 for high-temperature grease duties |
| Workshop fluids | Professional Engine Cleaner and Winter Screenwash Concentrate | Purpose-specific maintenance products alongside the main lubricant range |
More than the correct number on the bottle
Two oils carrying the same viscosity grade can be very different products. Base oil, additive chemistry, volatility, viscosity stability, friction characteristics and manufacturer specifications all affect how a lubricant behaves once it is hot and working inside the component.
That is particularly important with Land Rovers. An R380 gearbox, LT230 transfer box, Rover differential, ZF automatic gearbox and electronically controlled later transfer box all place different demands on their lubricant. We select the Ravenol product around the component itself rather than simply finding the nearest familiar viscosity.
Identify the component
Start with the engine, gearbox, transfer box, differential or hydraulic system being serviced.
Match the specification
Check the complete ACEA, API, GL, manufacturer or transmission-fluid requirement rather than viscosity alone.
Consider vehicle use
Standard servicing, towing, off-road use and highly tuned engines can place very different demands on the lubricant.
Check existing fluid
Coolant, hydraulic fluids and specialist transmission oils should not be mixed simply because their colour or general description appears similar.
Ravenol engine oil
Our Ravenol engine-oil range runs from traditional oils for 200TDI, 300TDI and classic petrol engines through to specialist oils for TD5, Defender Puma TDCI and later Land Rover engines. Ravenol VMO 5W-40 remains our main TD5 recommendation, RUP 5W-40 covers very highly tuned TD5 engines, Turbo-C HDC 15W-40 is our preferred oil for standard 200TDI and 300TDI engines, while FO, FLJ, VMP and SFE cover the relevant later engine and emissions-system requirements.
Related Ravenol and oil sections
| Section | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Oils, Grease & Fluids | The complete Twinwoods lubricant, coolant and service-fluid range |
| Engine Oil | Engine oils selected around Land Rover engines, viscosity and specification |
| Gear Oil | R380, MT82, LT230, differential and specialist transfer-box oils |
| ATF & Steering Fluid | Automatic transmission and power-steering fluids |
| ACE Fluid | Discovery 2 Active Cornering Enhancement hydraulic fluid |
| Antifreeze & Coolant | OAT and Si-OAT coolant for different generations of Land Rover |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 and DOT 4 LV brake and clutch fluids |
| Land Rover Grease | Grease for propshafts, universal joints, bearings, high-temperature use and general workshop lubrication |
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