1. What I found instead of the actual 2005 book: I don’t have a scanned copy of the US 2005 owner’s manual to open and quote. But since the drivetrain didn’t change between MY03 and MY05 (US), the RAVE data you already have is the correct reference — no need to hunt further.
2. Does it apply to 2005? Yes, with one nuance: your 2003 owner’s manual says brake fluid can be “any DOT4 meeting FMVSS 116,” while the 2003 workshop manual specifies Shell DOT4 ESL specifically. That’s normal — the workshop manual is the tighter spec. Use DOT4 ESL (low-viscosity) fluid, not generic DOT4, because the ABS/DSC hydraulic modulator is calibrated for the lower viscosity.
3. “Filled for life” — does that mean never change it? It means Land Rover’s official position is no scheduled change interval. It does not mean the fluid lasts forever. This transmission (ZF 5HP24) has an internal filter that clogs with age, and many independent techs and forum members report black, sludgy fluid and a choked filter by 60,000–100,000 miles. Most experienced L322 owners change ATF and filter around 60–75k miles regardless of the “for life” label — leaving it in forever is the riskier choice, not the safer one.
4. Modern equivalents:
• ZF ATF (Esso/Mobil LT71141): now sold as ZF Lifeguardfluid 5 (or Mobil ATF LT71141, Pentosin ATF 1, Febi 29738, Ravenol ATF 4/5 HP). These are all the same TE-ML 11 spec fluid under different labels — do not substitute Dexron III/VI or generic “universal” ATF.
• Transfer box (Castrol BOT 26 FMB1): current equivalent is typically listed as Castrol BOT 352, or the genuine LR part number for transfer box oil — confirm the exact current cross-reference with a dealer parts counter using your VIN.
• Diffs (Castrol SAF-XO): a fully synthetic 75W-140 GL-5 gear oil; Castrol’s current SAF-X range part is the direct successor.
• Power steering (Texaco PAS 14315 / LRN2261): genuine Land Rover PAS/ACE fluid (current LR part number) is the safe bet; this is a specific mineral PSF, not a generic Dexron-type ATF substitute.
• Coolant (Texaco AFC): any OAT (organic acid technology), silicate-free, non-phosphate ethylene glycol antifreeze — e.g., Zerex G-05 type or genuine Land Rover OAT coolant. Don’t use a standard green/silicate-heavy antifreeze.
5. Refill vs. fill-from-dry quantity: Buy the refill amount for a normal drain/service (pan drop or drain-and-fill) — that’s what actually gets displaced. “Fill from dry” is only relevant if the whole system was drained completely (new transmission, rebuilt transfer case, etc.), which includes fluid trapped in the torque converter and coolers. That said, buying a bit more than the refill spec (or the dry-fill amount) as a buffer is cheap insurance since ATF doesn’t go bad sitting in a sealed container.
6. Brake fluid & PAS fluid quantities: Your excerpt doesn’t list total system volumes for these (workshop manuals usually don’t spec them as precisely as the gearbox/diffs, since most of the fluid stays in the lines/calipers and you’re just topping the reservoir or bleeding through). As a practical matter, a 1-liter bottle of DOT4 ESL is enough for a full brake fluid flush, and 1 liter of PAS fluid is normally enough for a top-up or reservoir flush.
7. A few extra things worth knowing:
• ZF’s official lubricant list (TE-ML 11) is the definitive cross-reference for ATF equivalents if you want to double-check any specific brand.
• Confirm your actual engine/transmission by VIN or under-hood inspection before ordering anything — a small number of very late-2005-build cars outside the US did get the early Jaguar engine, so if this is an import or a rebuilt car, don’t assume.
• For anything year/part-number-specific (exact current LR part numbers for PAS, transfer box, diff fluid), it’s worth calling a Land Rover dealer parts counter with the VIN — factory part numbers get superseded over time and the counter can give you the current cross-reference.
