Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Autobox flush - how much to pay and when?
There are dozens of threads in relation to the auto-box mega flush but I can't see a definitive guide (nothing on the WIKI) as to the recommended intervals for having it done and how much one should expect to pay?
My 2010 D4 (11MY) is approaching 60k, extended LR warranty and the box doesn't feel quite as smooth as it should, has a tenancy to hold 5th and not change up to 6th on the motorway and can occasionally jerk a bit as it drops from 2nd to 1st so considering a bit of preventative maintenance and would appreciate advice ref above.
Alternative is to go back to LR dealer I bought from and get them to look at it but doubt they will agree to a flush until things were much worse and don't want to let that happen.
8th Dec 2015 2:18 pm
motolite
Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: Sydney
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Try a pm to geoff. (don't forget the . ) He does flushes, so I'm sure he'll help you
8th Dec 2015 7:45 pm
geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
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at 60k your catching it at the right time
i won't be up north till sometime in the new year
8th Dec 2015 7:49 pm
Cantthinkofone
Member Since: 21 Nov 2013
Location: Binfield
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Geoff, how much do you charge for this and is it a mobile service?
9th Dec 2015 10:49 pm
mal8837
Member Since: 02 Jul 2013
Location: Hants
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geoff. wrote:
at 60k your catching it at the right time
i won't be up north till sometime in the new year
Geoff, will you be in my area (nr Portsmouth) for flushing a D3 anytime soon? thanks.
9th Dec 2015 11:03 pm
DerbyshireDisco
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Thought D4s couldn't be flushed unless someone has found a way round it.Displaced Yorkshireman.
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10th Dec 2015 12:07 am
motolite
Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: Sydney
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My car is the same as yours, 2010 and 59,300miles. I have just had the autobox flushed by a local LR indy (BLRC in Northern Ireland). They used Millers ATF as the replacement fluid and charged £300. This also included a flushing fluid and I think an additive such as Dr Tranny or similar. I had spoken to a dealer about it and they talked about £1k plus.....
I had my flush done at JGS 4x4 (Kettering) last week, was £260 and included a couple of different additives. Took about 45 mins from start to finish. Seemed a decent job.Ted
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5th Jan 2016 10:27 am
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Thanks for the replies, I am going to ask the supplying dealer to take a look as not happy about paying as only bought in November as 'approved used'.
There is a definite clunk at times when engaging 1st and if slowing to a stop then trying to pick up again there is a slight shudder and a bit of hesitation, so hard to know if it is the box or just a characteristic of the car.
5th Jan 2016 11:40 am
bobgolden
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6th Jan 2016 5:36 pm
CFB
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No it came from Copley in Halifax
6th Jan 2016 5:46 pm
Tanglewood
Member Since: 27 Feb 2011
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Cantthinkofone wrote:
Geoff, how much do you charge for this and is it a mobile service?
Geoff done mine last September and it cost £270.
6th Jan 2016 6:04 pm
mick
Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Yorkshire
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CFB wrote:
No it came from Copley in Halifax
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6th Jan 2016 7:55 pm
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