Thread: ATF Group Buy?

Not sure why but I suspect the breakdown of ATF affects the unit.

Experience has shown that some ATFs cause failures. Not arisk I would take with the box.

I only ask because there's a few dozen at least 6HP's running very hard on different fluids. Though they are full synthetics so that may be another difference?

Looks like Penrite have bailed on the Discovery 3... They no longer seem to support ZF 6 Autos or Diffs with there SIN products......

http://www.penriteoil.com.au/pis_pdf...20SEPT2010.pdf

Penrite have never met the spec for the ZF6. ZF have been telling them it is not suitable for ages.

Sounds like I may need to have mine changed, I have only done 40K but its now approaching 3YO with a reasonable amount of that towing a horse float. Can anyone suggest where to get the pan and flush done in Brisbane?
Cheers

Originally Posted by robertj

Sounds like I may need to have mine changed, I have only done 40K but its now approaching 3YO with a reasonable amount of that towing a horse float. Can anyone suggest where to get the pan and flush done in Brisbane?
Cheers

Gday...
I just had an ATF flush and change, with replacement to steel pan and filter at Southern Cross Toowoomba. D3 had done 82,000km, towing van full time for last 5,000km, and while no problems with auto, thought it very good insurance.
The Service Manager there, Thomas, and I negotiated an ATF price of $45.litre which was better than their original quoted $100/litre.
I had referred them to the dealer in Vic I had bought the D3 from who charge $30/litre for ATF, from ZF in Melbourne I think.
Southern Cross Toowoomba then discussed with their LR approved Automatic Transmission warranty service centre (I think in Brisbane) to provide the ATF at a much reduced price - and LR honour their warranty using that ATF. So it saved me mucking around sourcing direct through ZF in Sydney and having them courier it to Toowoomba for me. (We are travellling full time with a van so it was very helpful to not have to source myself - and have excess to find a place for in the vehicle or van)
They also did a service, including my noisy EPB, and I thoroughly recommend them for service and attention.
The EPB has not made a single untoward noise since that service and after nearly 1800km. **fingers and toes crossed**
Hope this helps.

Cheers
John

Thanks John for the info, I actually purchased my D3 from them and was also very pleased with their sales team etc. But as I live in Brisbane I have not had to use their service division though it might be worth a trip!
Cheers
Rob

Originally Posted by Rockylizard

Gday...
I just had an ATF flush and change, with replacement to steel pan and filter at Southern Cross Toowoomba. D3 had done 82,000km, towing van full time for last 5,000km, and while no problems with auto, thought it very good insurance.
The Service Manager there, Thomas, and I negotiated an ATF price of $45.litre which was better than their original quoted $100/litre.
I had referred them to the dealer in Vic I had bought the D3 from who charge $30/litre for ATF, from ZF in Melbourne I think.
Southern Cross Toowoomba then discussed with their LR approved Automatic Transmission warranty service centre (I think in Brisbane) to provide the ATF at a much reduced price - and LR honour their warranty using that ATF. So it saved me mucking around sourcing direct through ZF in Sydney and having them courier it to Toowoomba for me. (We are travellling full time with a van so it was very helpful to not have to source myself - and have excess to find a place for in the vehicle or van)
They also did a service, including my noisy EPB, and I thoroughly recommend them for service and attention.
The EPB has not made a single untoward noise since that service and after nearly 1800km. **fingers and toes crossed**
Hope this helps.

Cheers
John

Hi john how much did they charge? .. I live in Townsville and I am having trouble finding some one to do the service of changing the ATF i don't want to go to the landrove dealers
cheers Steven