Member Since: 03 Jun 2014
Location: Prudhoe
Posts: 846
Auto box flushing
As part of this years service I’m getting the auto gearbox flushed.
What are your thoughts on this. The car is 2007 and has covered 130,000 miles.Tis is also subject ti the MOT man being kind to me . ☺️
12th May 2019 9:09 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6565
It it hasn’t been flushed yet it’s time to do it
12th May 2019 9:12 pm
Bardley
Member Since: 02 May 2018
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 439
Be wary of doing it at that mileage. Maybe a fluid change and filter, but a full flush might bring on more problems than it's worth.
Just the other side of the coin...
Have a read of all the opinions out there first. It has been known for a flush to bring on the early demise of the gearbox. Respected transmission specialists have noted the same from customers that thought they were doing the right thing.
For the cost involved, the money would take the edge of getting yours rebuilt later.
A conventional fluid and filter change might be all that is needed.2011 MY D4 HSE
Previously 2001 D2 TD5, 1996 D1 300Tdi, 1985 90 2.2 petrol.
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12th May 2019 10:30 pm
Keefaaa
Member Since: 26 Sep 2017
Location: The North
Posts: 55
It's probably worth changing, sampling and then sampling the new oil sometime after, then you will understand if you need a flush based on the evidence.
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