Thread: 6 speed auto vs 8 for reliability?

I’ve not heard of an 8 speed failing or being rebuilt so I think that says something. It should be noted that the 6HP28 attached to the 3L also seems more reliable than the 6HP26 attached to 2.7L which often suffer torque converter issues.

Expect to have to replace or repair the selector knob on the 8 speed - something the other avoid with a simple gear selector.

Haven’t heard of any reliability differences between these ZF transmissions.
Ignore the Landrover “sealed for life” on both…change oil at 50-70k..and you’re all good.
The electronic gear selector (only on the 8 speed) has some reports of issues after time…but not nearly enough to worry about.

The 8 speed drives so much better imho.

The 8 speed seems to be a much better box than the 6 speed, but regular oil changes certainly helps them out

Indy changed the oil in my 8 speed at 80K and I did the transfer case with very very expensive LR oil. Cars now done 138K and I'll change the oil again plus the diffs before it goes to a new home.... I'm a clean oil nut in everything from way back.
AlanH.

PS. The Cook wants me to keep the D and flog the new Prado ..... :O Pity she didn't say that before I went and ordered the Prado in a fit of old age madness.

Originally Posted by ATH

PS. The Cook wants me to keep the D and flog the new Prado ..... :O Pity she didn't say that before I went and ordered the Prado in a fit of old age madness.

Always listen to the cook.

I agree with the cook

Originally Posted by ATH

Indy changed the oil in my 8 speed at 80K and I did the transfer case with very very expensive LR oil. Cars now done 138K and I'll change the oil again plus the diffs before it goes to a new home.... I'm a clean oil nut in everything from way back.
AlanH.

PS. The Cook wants me to keep the D and flog the new Prado ..... :O Pity she didn't say that before I went and ordered the Prado in a fit of old age madness.

I’m going to be blunt but that’s such a stupid move, and the cook knows it. For all the supposed reliability you’ll gain, you’ll be driving a farm vehicle day to day.

Anyhow, someone got very lucky with your ride.

Originally Posted by ATH

Indy changed the oil in my 8 speed at 80K and I did the transfer case with very very expensive LR oil. Cars now done 138K and I'll change the oil again plus the diffs before it goes to a new home.... I'm a clean oil nut in everything from way back.
AlanH.

PS. The Cook wants me to keep the D and flog the new Prado ..... :O Pity she didn't say that before I went and ordered the Prado in a fit of old age madness.

Just cancel the Playdo order, there is no way on earth I would go from my D4 to a Prado, maybe a 300 but wouldn't even consider the baby brother