Andy131
Member Since: 09 Dec 2009
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2175
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change the oil.
In a manual, when you change gear the procedure is 1)lift off throttle, 2) press clutch, 3)change gear, 4)lift clutch, 5)floor throttle.
In an auto the car does this for you 1) lift throttle, 2)release one gear, 3)select another gear, 4) apply throttle.
The throttle is timed, if the oil is thick or you have another problem (failing pump, blocked galleys, blocked filter, etc.) the gear change takes too long, so the throttle is applied too early. Boy o boy does it slam in, it will wake sleeping passengers. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner
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26th Apr 2017 7:19 am |
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Andy131
Member Since: 09 Dec 2009
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2175
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It doesn't require any special tools to change the auto transmission oil - do it yourself, it's easy.
There is a very good write-up here if you look.
Basically, drive up on ramps, remove filler plug, remove drain plug, and approx. 3 litres of black oil will come out.
refit drain plug, and put as much oil back in as came out - you did measure it didn't you.
refit filler plug, and run engine for 5 minutes.
repeat all of the above until the oil comes bright red.
drive off ramps and go for a 10 minute drive, check oil level using small fill level plug.
Ok it will take a couple of hours and take quite a few litres of very expensive oil (opie oils recommended), but will save you hundreds verses LR prices.
Mine took 18 litres to clean a 7 litre box! the oil that came out hot was thicker than new cold oil - massive difference in changes.
Do take the fill plug out BEFORE you drain the oil, because if you can't get it out and you have just dropped the oil you are going to be walking to Halfords to get the right tool. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner
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26th Apr 2017 3:40 pm |
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