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Location: Glasgow
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Transmission Fluid Change
Hi
A Facebook friend suggested that I might think about getting the transmisison fluid changed on my MY10 D4 (85,000 miles). I'm not experiencing any problems, he just had a bad experience and was passing on some info.
Before I spend £300-£400, when would the fluid normally be changed? Is there an online resource which would show me the main pieces of work which should be done? I've had both A and B services done over the last couple of years and the timing belts were changed a few months back. Ideally, I'd like to know about preventative maintenance work before the garage tells me about it so that I don't get a shock.2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
3rd Mar 2017 10:07 am
RBP
Member Since: 29 Aug 2012
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 1936
You would be better getting it flushed rather than just changed. Loads of info on here.
3rd Mar 2017 10:19 am
Robbie
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At your mileage and age you are probably just beyond the point where just a simple transmission fluid change will do, so putting you into good flushing territory. If your gearbox has had an easy life with no heavy towing and little high-speed cruise control use then a simple drain and filll may still be ok.
Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
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Is it something which I could leave until the car is in for its MOT in July? I've only now become aware that this is something which might be needed as a result of a FB post, no other reason.2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
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