I am considering a gearbox oil change / flush, purely for preventative maintenance. (TD6, mileage 45k).

Does anyone have any experince with these guys http://www.transcentre.co.uk/ who seem to have a good reputation based on a quick Google. They have the 'dialysis'-type machine which allows a full flush as opposed to an oil change.

What do you think? Any other recommendations in the North West of England?

no experience of these peeps but the full flush sounds the business..how much do they charge for that?. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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no experience of these peeps but the full flush sounds the business..how much do they charge for that?

if they have invested in something like that then thats a good indication they know what they are doing... ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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scarey wrote:

if they have invested in something like that then thats a good indication they know what they are doing...

agreed  

An old thread I know but I've been following the various discussions on preventative maintenance on the auto box and decided to take the plunge on a full oil / filter change and flush as the cars done 75,000 miles. Spoke to my local main dealer who wasn't interested. Rules is rules and Landrover recommend at 100,000 miles. Spoke to a local independent who I've known for nearly 30 years and he recommended these guys. Booked in next Thursday - cost £ 300 + VAT including new sump pan & filter. They've also told me they might need to replace connector as this is a known source of leaks.

@Birdbrain

Watching this with interest.

Steve Formerly happymadison1978

FF been done and the difference is amazing. The transmissions now whisper quiet and the changes are much slicker. Apparently the gearbox manufacturers recommend a change at 45,000 miles but for some reason Landrover say its not necessary. My oil was like tar & I was told if I'd left it to 100,000 miles I'd probably be looking at a new gearbox!

Mmm! Mines done about 57,000 miles. How long did you leave your vehicle with them? Previous cars:
S-Max 2007-2013 (only diesel I've had, good car but expensive when diesely bits go wrong, so what's the point?)
Galaxy 2001-2007
Mondeo Estate 1997-2001
Sierra Estate 1993-1997
Uno Turbo 1987 -1993
Fiesta 1984 - 1987
Fiat 127 1982 - 1984

Dropped it off at 08.15 and collected it at 12.30