Gearbox oil & sump change | |
Having a bit of a headache with all the options for this job. I feel like this week has been spent on this forum reading any number of threads but I’m still not a lot further forward.
I’ve got a 2007 so it’s a 6 speed. I’ve got a slight weep from the sump so it’s gonna have to come off to reseal. Leading to beeding a new sump in order to change the filter.
What are the recommendations for a sump? I’ve seen replacement ones from Britpart and OE quality for £50-£100 that are metal. A bonus I understand if this was a Discovery or Sport which can’t have the plastic sump removed easily. It a problem on a FF so I’d have a plastic one or metal, whichever is suitable. Has anyone got any recommendations on which to use and the good/bad points of each.
I’ve been reading that the filter is all important, do any of the metal ones come with a good quality filter?
Then there’s oil. Prices seem to vary massively from £15-£40 p/litre for ZF Lifeguard. When you need 7 litres this is a big difference in price.
Finally, please be finally. I’ve read that the mechatronic sleeve can leak inside. The signs of this is that if the car isn’t driven daily then a leak can be a sign of a failed sleeve. I’m lucky if I drive the car every 2 weeks so this is a real possibility but I also have no evidence of this either.
Help, what is the best options.
Thanks
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