Thread: Disco 3/4 Automatic Transmission FAQ - 6 Speed

Originally Posted by vbrab

Can recommend Motospecs as good service/price, they have trans kits, price comparable to getting from ZF (who seem to be a bit reluctant to deal retail now). Motospecs Australia wide, easy to deal with, and have bought 3 x 20 litres and kits from them so far.

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Cheers Mike

How many litres required for a FULL fluid change?????
I have the same gearbox(I love it) on our Territory Turbo.Will look into a 20lt drum at the next Terror service so I have it on hand for later when I get a D3 or D4.
Cheers
Andrew

Missed my chance the mid life crisis, now just have to grow old....and try and enjoy it

I have just had an auto service at 72,000k here in Coffs. I had a full flush and steel pan and filter and the cost was very reasonable.
It was not the same car when I drove away;the changes were so smooth that I did not notice them and I am very happy and was money well spent.

Hi

I originally joined about 8 years ago when I bought my 2006 Discovery 3. At the time I recall the big issue was the development of the new Mitchell Bros hitch. Which I bought and has given me good service.

After 8 years of generally happy motoring including towing a 2 tonne caravan, I need some advice on a couple of things, one of which is an auto service. My local LR service has suggested the car needs an auto service at a cost of just over $1000.

The car has done about 183K and been regularly serviced by the LR dealer. So presumably everything is up to date.

I would appreciate any advice on whether this work needs to be done.

PS If this reads like my knowledge of cars is limited to the fuel cap, then that would be pretty accurate!

Cheers

Absolutely have it done as it will extend the life dramatically and next time you need it serviced it will be easier and cheaper, as this first time means they will have to change the pan to a metal one from plastic.

Hi EKK, If you have done over 80K and your dealer is unlikely to have done a trans service, then you should get it done. There is a dealer myth that the trans is "sealed for life". It is indeed sealed for "life" but that is very much shortened if you don't get a service.
I expect your oil will look quite black (as mine did when first done at 180k because dealer insisted "sealed for life"). About $1000 is about usual retail price if you have to get somebody to do it for you. Dearer first time, as have to include new steel pan. Make sure they use genuine ZF trans fluid.
I think others will suggest getting service after that about every 60-80k.

Originally Posted by EKK

The car has done about 183K and been regularly serviced by the LR dealer. So presumably everything is up to date.

If serviced correctly, the gearbox will have never been touched as the LR service interval is 254,000km or 10 years - which ever is the earlier.

Garry