AL4 Automatic gearbox oil, now Peugeot part number 9730.AE?

masood_ilyas · Post by **masood_ilyas** » 15 Sep 2011, 13:52

I am getting intermittent flashing snow and sports lights on my Mk2 Ciroen Xantia 1.9TD 1997 version with 140K on the clock.
As a first step I want to change the AL4 gearbox oil, the Lexia3 records it as an intermittent pressure regulation fault

I went to a source I had used previously i.e Peugeot dealer near Brent Cross London, who had then supplied Esso LT71141 with their pug part number 9736.22. On this occasion however I was given a similiar looking but only 1 litre sized bottle claiming to be Mobil ATF 4HP20 AL4 gearbox oil. The part number on it is 9730.AE, having read a few threads I am now concerned that I may have been sold unsuitable variety. The colour of this oil is golden similiar to engine oil

Would the knowledgeable ones say that I should return these bottles and look for the old Esso variety or if it is indeed a correct substitute.
The last thing I would like is to grind the clutches away thus storing serious issues for the future.
As always much obliged and kind regards,
Masood

Clogzz · Post by **Clogzz** » 15 Sep 2011, 15:14

Esso LT71141 has become Mobil LT71141.
It has the same oil-coloured look as the Esso oil.

masood_ilyas · Post by **masood_ilyas** » 15 Sep 2011, 17:43

Thanks for the image Clogzz, I thought I saw these types on flea bay so tried to stick with a known distributer who has provided the genuine oil previously. If your's is proper stuff then I am very suspicious if what I have been given is OK to use on the AL4 boxes as it makes no mention of Esso or Mobil LT71141 even though I have been charged almost 50 pounds for 4 bottles.
What I have look
like in this photo
and this one
showing new and old spare part numbers

Post by **myglaren** » 15 Sep 2011, 18:04

Does it smell of cat pee?

If it does then it is probably correct.

Clogzz · Post by **Clogzz** » 15 Sep 2011, 18:07

It still is the right oil, and with a bit of luck, the 9730.AE number is for the one-litre bottle that wasn't available before.
Picture of 2-litre bottle made in 2007.

lexi · Post by **lexi** » 15 Sep 2011, 19:14

Same filthy oil at the same filthy price

The last time my sport and snow mode lights flashed continuously was when
I had the no 17 fuse out.

Post by **CitroJim** » 15 Sep 2011, 20:15

lexi wrote:Same filthy oil at the same filthy price

It's not filthy at all Lexi, I can tell you it has incredible detergent properties!!!

Price is a bit on the wicked side though, I agree.

And yes, this is the right stuff... Just in a smaller bottle and thus more expensive...

Maybe we should all club together and buy a 205l drum of it and sell it to members at a discount?

lexi · Post by **lexi** » 15 Sep 2011, 21:09

The price of all engine oil has shot up but this stuff is crazy. It is a semi synth gear oil man. Small quantity production will be blamed.

OR niche market and bend over.

masood_ilyas · Post by **masood_ilyas** » 15 Sep 2011, 21:39

Thanks chaps, it is a relief to know that it is the right stuff.

Citrojim, as this AL4 job will require another two lots of changes to dilute the oil in the torque converter, I will be happy to put my name down if you go ahead with bulk buying.

Thanks

Masood

Ricksatluz · Post by **Ricksatluz** » 10 Oct 2019, 18:36

I am having a gearbox change on my xzara how much fluid will I need to fill up

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