Reply With QuoteHad mine done here in Darwin last November. Done by a local transmission place who used Lifeguard 6 and charged me $44 (inc GST) per litre.
Master
SubscriberJust had my D3 and RRS completed today and thought I'd share
After reading and researching I booked the cars in ATS Maitland (Ian) who impressed me with his 43 years of auto transmission experience and assurance that he would 'take ownership' of the servicing etc.
Apart from transmission fluids change, wanted to upgrade from plastic sump to metal sump with seperate filter - hence ...
Britpart Automatic transmission filter conversion kit http://www.britpart.com/all-parts/da2142/
Local LR parts supplier - A$465.00
Rimmer Bros UK - UK80.00 (approx $163) plus Fedex
Insisted that ATS obtain and use the ZF Lifeguard 6 - considered 'mandatory' reading the forums including disco3uk - easily available in local area (Repco) for $40/ltr
To my surprise and trepidation I arrived to find a box of LR Transmission oil ref TYK500050 -obtained from LR dealer
We jointly rang LR dealer at Bennetts Green and queried, plus checked the web - seems to be a repackaged ZF6 - reluctantly agreed to proceed.
Turns out the LR TYK500050 retails from the LR dealer at $90 / litre - in shock and horror I rang Repco and checked price and availability of ZF6 - $40/ ltr available overnight - compromise price agreed.
Both cars now have the upgraded metal sump with seperate filter (direct from UK) and the horrendously expensive LR (ZF6) oil and I'm advised that the next transmission service should be 70,000 kms in the future.
Total costs? per car
Rimmer Bros - $232 (50% of total for both) inc Fedex
LR Oil 5 ltrs - $275
Labour - $180
Total $687 (per car)
ATS Maitland to be applauded and highly recommended - they now have a very satisfied customer.
Hope this helps
cheers all
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TopicToaster
Had mine done here in Darwin last November. Done by a local transmission place who used Lifeguard 6 and charged me $44 (inc GST) per litre.
Cheers, Dale
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Swaggie
If everyone of ATS ' customers did that then they would be out of business in a year.
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The Range Rover L322 4.4.TTDV8 ....probably won't bother with the remap..😈
Master
SubscriberDisagree - discussed this with Ian at ATS - more than happy to have parts provided -transmission oil change is very small part of his overall business - fully aware that there are some (not many) who will spend hours researching for parts - its the new business paradigm.Originally Posted by justinc
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Swaggie
I wasn't just referring to the trans service job on your vehicles. If everyone provided their own ebay or online sourced parts for jobs he does then i stand by my remark 100%. One day the mechanical repair businesses will be few and far between due to this phenomena and then we'll hear the complaints from the public about where can i get my vehicle serviced or repaired? It is going to spell the end of many eventually.
Jc
The Isuzu 110. Solid and as dependable as a rock, coming soon with auto box😊
The Range Rover L322 4.4.TTDV8 ....probably won't bother with the remap..😈
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SubscriberI wonder if any of the independents have started doing sump/filter conversions for the 8-speed ZF boxes yet. Early days yet for me but still ....
Scott
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Master
SubscriberAs an adjunct to my entry, my initial conference with ATS focused on their expertise, experience, and facilities (EEF) based on 2 scenarios - first - they supply parts, and second I supply parts and they supply the 'EEF' as above - they opted for the second as I was more than happy to pay. We talked about the new business paradigm, where most clients hand their vehicles and wait for the conclusion, whereas others (a slim minority) are seeking a paid consultation and to pay an agreed amount for the EEF. It was refreshing to find someone who was happy to work with me.
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Master
It'll never happen. Just like most people don't properly research their insurance, their superannuation, their phone plans, and any number of other services that they use. Most people, LR owners on this forum excepted, do not undertake research on their vehicles needed before they take it to their service centre. Even I only ever do research for my D3. I don't bother at all researching for my other car - it just doesn't hold the interest for me.
The MOD Father
Are you happy to run 70K hiker?
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Master
SubscriberInteresting point - was told 70k but being me (oil change every 5k) and as the D3 is now 10 years old (120K on the clock) I'll probably mark it down for half that - all the time monitoring gear changes, leaks, unusual noises - the usual suspects! Also have the Lynx Diagnostic to give me a heads up!
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