Originally Posted by
ken f
Hi Guys, I have a 2015 TDV6 (90k) and after reading many threads on this forum am going to have a service done on the auto. I got a quote from the Local LR dealer of $2300.00 and nearly fell off my chair! The service manager also commented that it is filled for life and that changing it may open a can of worms? maybe they don't need the work.
Can anyone recommend an alternative service centre to have it done, I am based near Coffs Harbour NSW.
I have normal services done by an independent who I find very good.
Love the forum and the Disco
Regards, kenf
Am in Tassy so sorry can't recommend anyone in your neck of the woods.
Just a comment to say that 90k is an excellent time to get it done.
The LR service manager is, to quote an old mentor of mine, "dwelling in the realms of inexactitude".
In other words, to be kind to him, he doesn't know what he is talking about.
Any good Indie could do it for you, no big deal.
There is suitable info on the Web for your Indie to read.
The main thing is to ensure the person fills with correct oil.
ZF oil is great but stupidly expensive.
Over the years people have used incorrect oil mainly due to the respective oil companies claiming their oil is a suitable substitute but in most cases it wasn't, and has caused shudder and other probs.
Several fellas (me included) on this Forum have used Penrite BMV with success and that oil is a suitable substitute and available very cheaply at REPCO stores.
With the 8 speed box I would think a coupla hours or thereabouts should pull it up plus oil and consumables.
Before: Ser 2a LWB, Ser 3 S/W, 1979 RR 2 door, 1981 LR Stage 1 V8 (new), 1985 LR 110 V8 County (new), 2009 RRS TDV8
Now: MY13 D4 TDV6. "E" rear diff. Cambo's magic Engine & Auto Tune.
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