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Diff oils - when changed?
The car is coming up for the 7yr/105k service although she's only done 33k miles. When should all the differential oils be replaced, is this planned for one of the service inspections?
Should the oils be replaced sooner than LR recommend?
9th Jan 2012 6:14 pm
euangibson
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From memory its recommended by LR somewhere between 125-150k....but the consensus on here (and my Indy) is a much sooner change is a better bet "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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9th Jan 2012 6:27 pm
NickJ
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so at 33K I am nowhere near?
9th Jan 2012 6:29 pm
euangibson
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certainly on the mileage front ...can't vouch for the degradation of the oil with age though.... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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I blame the wine & doughnuts.
9th Jan 2012 6:49 pm
StevieJ4558
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Hi Nick
I have a 06 SE d3 and LR said it was fine @ last service 6k ago, when it had 40k on the clock, even though it was making a noise!! F !!
so got a new diff this week cost a bomb 45K on the clock, so if i was you I would have it changed now! and about ever few years as LR clearly dont have a clue about the rubbish diffs they produce !! oh and they dont care that the wrong oil and paint in the diff is all there fault. should have been recalled and sorted I thinkStevie J
9th Jan 2012 6:52 pm
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I got the diff oils changed at 80k when gearbox double flush was needed, also changed transfer box.
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I highly suggest changing the fluids at least every 20k miles or after submersion (fording). This will extend the life of the diffs, and put off repairs as many experience premature failure of the bearings. This is due to premature failure as a result of water contamination and a low oil capacity.
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