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Josh95

Member Since: 08 Dec 2021
Location: Belfast
Posts: 49

2012 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Java Black

Getting the transmission serviced

Apologies for spamming this thread, especially if this question has been answered before. Just want to make sure I'm doing everything right before encountering any nasties down the line.

Purchased a second hand sport three weeks ago. Only had one other owner from new. Came with a full Land Rover service history. Unfortunately, I can't see what has been carried out in each service as there was no receipts or documentation handed over. Only know that the dealer I got it from did an engine service on it.

The car is just slightly over 100,000 miles now and I'm wondering is now a good time to be getting the transmission fluid flushed? What signs should I be looking out for that this needs to be done? This is my first automatic, so again sorry for the newbie question!

Do I really need to be taking the car to a specialist mechanic to do something like this? I know there's a three month warranty that came with the vehicle when I got it from the dealer, so I'll be reaching out tomorrow to see if servicing to the transmission falls under it.

Wed Dec 15 2021 9:19pm

garrycol

Member Since: 30 Nov 2010
Location: Canberra
Posts: 1067

According to the LR service schedule the gearbox is not due for service until 10 years or 160,000 miles so assume nothing has been done. ZF recommend interval should be 50,000 miles so get a service done.

So get a full flush and filter change done.

Garry 07MY RRS TDV6
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Wed Dec 15 2021 11:39pm

RRSTDV8

Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 8978

2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

Re: Getting the transmission serviced

Josh95 wrote:

Do I really need to be taking the car to a specialist mechanic to do something like this? I know there's a three month warranty that came with the vehicle when I got it from the dealer, so I'll be reaching out tomorrow to see if servicing to the transmission falls under it.

The warranty won't be worth the paper it's printed on and certainly won't include for a service item that, according to the manufacturer, isn't yet due. The warranty is the way dealers get out of paying for stuff they are legally required to pay for - they just say "sorry, checked and the warranty doesn't cover that item" before giving you a price to fix something they should be doing anyway.

It will benefit from a gearbox fluid change, either the Land Rover method of changing the fluid twice (doesn't change all of the fluid but does an ok job), or better still is a flush.

As to where you take it, the best advice is a decent indie Land Rover specialist. That's for all work on it. Avoid LR dealerships like the plague. They are expensive and inadequate and will often end up either damaging something or not fixing the problem it's in for requiring more than one visit. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Thu Dec 16 2021 12:35am

K!AN1

Member Since: 15 Jul 2021
Location: Reading
Posts: 20

2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Java Black

I recently had mine done at 133k and made a noticeable difference. I never buy into any of this sealed for life rubbish. I got mine done by Ian Bodsworth, he's a mobile guy with an excellent reputation. You can find him on FB on the Range Rover groups.

Thu Dec 16 2021 11:11pm

Stevepd

Member Since: 22 May 2017
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 1251

2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Cairns Blue

It won’t do you any harm finding a LR specialist, although I couldn’t offer any advice where in Ulster. Perhaps have a quick sear on the Disco3 sister site to see if there are any recommendations. 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

Fri Dec 17 2021 7:33am

cassman

Member Since: 09 Nov 2020
Location: Essex
Posts: 66

2013 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Bonatti Grey

Mine has 108k on it.
I got the transmission serviced - so a new filter as well.
It has made a massive difference, runs quieter and smoother.
Don't wait ! Current car - 2016 MY17 L494 in black - sometimes towing a Buccaneer Cruiser.
Sadly gone - 2013 L320 3.0 TD in grey! sometimes towing a Buccaneer Cruiser.

Fri Dec 17 2021 10:40am

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