Auto filter change.

[PeterH]

I had a fun day under my 2001 HSE yesterday, changing the engine oil and filter, transfer case oil, auto trans fluid and filter and even both diff oils.
I was pretty greasy at the end of it all, but had no dramas.
Anyone contemplating doing your auto trans fluid and filter, on a 2000 and later P38, make sure you have a Torx T27 bit and a set of hex bits that will fit onto a decent ratchet, you will need it!
The drain and fill bolts on the auto trans were changed to hex bolts from 2000, they are also hard to get moving unless you have decent leverage.
I got myself good quality sets of both hex and torx bits with adapters to scale them to fit my 1/2 inch ratchet, so I had plenty of leverage to get them moving. It cost me a few bucks, but I tell you what, worth every cent when you get under there and they work first go with no fuss.
There is one 10mm bolt at the rear of the auto pan that is a bit tricky, but you can get at it wihtout having to remove anything. I used a 10mm ring spanner, but a ratchet with a uni joint would probably be easier, bit tight in there!
For anyone thinking of doing this job, this guide is the go:
http://www.rangerovers.net/maintenance/transervice4.html

Oh, and have plenty of clean rags on hand too.

[WasabiPimpNinja]

Cheers man,
I'm about to give my 2000 HSE a birthday this weekend and replace every thing. Did you flush the transmission at all? I was going to do it roughly according to this guys video YouTube- 10 Min Atomatic Transmission Fluid Flush + Replacement (Most Cars) to make sure the torque converter and cooler was flushed as well. I'll let you know how I get on anyway.

Cheers,
Keels.


I had a fun day under my 2001 HSE yesterday, changing the engine oil and filter, transfer case oil, auto trans fluid and filter and even both diff oils.
I was pretty greasy at the end of it all, but had no dramas.
Anyone contemplating doing your auto trans fluid and filter, on a 2000 and later P38, make sure you have a Torx T27 bit and a set of hex bits that will fit onto a decent ratchet, you will need it!
The drain and fill bolts on the auto trans were changed to hex bolts from 2000, they are also hard to get moving unless you have decent leverage.
I got myself good quality sets of both hex and torx bits with adapters to scale them to fit my 1/2 inch ratchet, so I had plenty of leverage to get them moving. It cost me a few bucks, but I tell you what, worth every cent when you get under there and they work first go with no fuss.
There is one 10mm bolt at the rear of the auto pan that is a bit tricky, but you can get at it wihtout having to remove anything. I used a 10mm ring spanner, but a ratchet with a uni joint would probably be easier, bit tight in there!
For anyone thinking of doing this job, this guide is the go:
Range Rover Transmission Service Description (http://www.rangerovers.net/maintenance/transervice4.html)

Oh, and have plenty of clean rags on hand too.

[PeterH]

Hi WasabiPimpNinja (great name by the way!) thanks for the video link, no I did not do the full transmission flush.
The old fluid was not looking too bad, so I just replaced the filter and fluid.
I might do mine again in the near future to try and get a bit more new stuff in there.
I'll be interested to hear how you go with it, have fun!
Cheers, Pete.