Hello I have just done a oil change on my transmission by disconnectind the oil cooler pipe and pouring oil in the filling plug got it to the correct level but now a day later I have a clunk when I put it into drive. It was ok yesterday when I went out to warm up the oil I did need to add 1.5 litres not sure if this would effect it. And when I say clunk I mean it lurchs forward a bit and makes a noise.. It is cheap smith and alan oil as I can not afford the good stuff yet and I am looking to change it in a few months.. Lee

Welshman ​living in England
2011 SD4 HSE auto
2004 1.3cdti Corsa Energy

Cost of the oil is not relevant, but the specification is vital! was it the correct spec? JWS3309 for the early cars.

Sounds like you have possibly used the wrong oil or wrong amount. Why bother putting the cheap stuff in in the first place. What spec was it and how did you check the oil level? Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Your oil does not need to come from Land Rover but it does need to be the correct specification so if that is OK you need to ensure the level is now spot on.

One hopesyou have not allowed ingress of any dirt or run it far on a low oil level as doing the above may not then work.

Copied this from the manual (I trust its the auto section and that box takes 7tls) Not sure how you fill it as I have a manual gearbox.

The main casing retains the fluid at the bottom. A combined drain/filler plug is located in the bottom of the casing. The oil level is checked by removing the inner fill plug when the transmission fluid is at a temperature of between 50 to 60°C (122 to 140°F). When the oil flow becomes a drip from the plug hole, the level is correct.

Capacities
The quoted capacities are approximate and provided as a guide only. All oil levels must be checked using the dipstick or level plugs as applicable.
Item Automatic gearbox All vehicles 7 litres (12.32 pints) FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

I used jws 3324 aw-1 as I have a 2011 model and was told to use that specification. And to check the level of oil I drove for 6 miles to warm up the oil then removed the centre level plug then topped it up until it started coming out. Hence I needed 1.5 lts more Lee

Welshman ​living in England
2011 SD4 HSE auto
2004 1.3cdti Corsa Energy

1.5 lts is a quite a percentage to be down on to then drive around. Lets hope it settles down, I assume you have used all the differing driving modes available in auto to clear the fault. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

I have used command shift in all the gears and auto and reverse I've not used the terrain response yet.. Lee

Welshman ​living in England
2011 SD4 HSE auto
2004 1.3cdti Corsa Energy

Always check the oil level with the engine running. Those 1.5 liters are the difference between a box with an engine running and one with the engine off.
As per oil norm, JWS3324 and JWS3309 are compatible, but just these must be used.

It was running when I checked I have a rave manual for my freelander and I printed off the correct way to check it and followed that but I will say that the flow for the transmission oil cooler is the opposite way around to the manual not sure why.. Lee

Welshman ​living in England
2011 SD4 HSE auto
2004 1.3cdti Corsa Energy

Was it this stuff? I was thinking of getting this for my Evoque. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ATF-LV-Syntheti...Swo4pYLHGN
Should be okay. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Yes Steve that what I used Lee

Welshman ​living in England
2011 SD4 HSE auto
2004 1.3cdti Corsa Energy

Well I just came back from getting the mot it passed, parked it up and it gone back to normal now ☺ let's hope it stay like that.. Lee

Welshman ​living in England
2011 SD4 HSE auto
2004 1.3cdti Corsa Energy

Hi can i just ask you if its smooth when its changing up especially from 3rd to4th.The reason i ask i,m stillfighting with the dealers about my gear box searching 3 or four times before it selects 4th gear ???

I'm not having any problems with changing gear before or after oil change although it is smoother changing with new oil in Lee

Welshman ​living in England
2011 SD4 HSE auto
2004 1.3cdti Corsa Energy

It does rev a bit higher going from 3 to 4 but only about 200 to 300 rpm more but it's probably my style of driving as it's a learning gearbox if that's any help.. Lee

Welshman ​living in England
2011 SD4 HSE auto
2004 1.3cdti Corsa Energy