Anyones autobox done more than 100k without issue
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jamesmartin
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mines done 120k ,box is in very good nick,but i did have to remove it to fit new pump housing/main box gasket which is how i know its good
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My last one was at 165,000mls when I sold her, still running perfectly as far as I can tell.
Just make sure they get regular oil changes - not what LR says. I give mine yearly changes irrespective of mileage - why wouldn't you for 20mins and about 15 worth of oil.
Dave
Just make sure they get regular oil changes - not what LR says. I give mine yearly changes irrespective of mileage - why wouldn't you for 20mins and about 15 worth of oil.
Dave
Only asking as need to decide the best way forward,risk a supposed working second hand unit,or try and get mine refurbed.
Do not want to end up refiiting every year-and yes oil changes will be a yearly service item.
As the filter is only a guaze,with massive surface area,cannot see the point in changing that annually.It will only catch "big stuff".
Does seem though that failure is common at around 100k-maybe bad servicing
Do not want to end up refiiting every year-and yes oil changes will be a yearly service item.
As the filter is only a guaze,with massive surface area,cannot see the point in changing that annually.It will only catch "big stuff".
Does seem though that failure is common at around 100k-maybe bad servicing
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Are the D2 auto boxes supposedly sealed for life jobbies?
Mines done 124k and I do a lot of towing 2500kg + . Box works fine still , only prob I have had was at about 90k it popped a oil line where the rubber pipe meets the metal one . I allways run the box up and down the gears and give it time to get the oil moving round before setting off from cold .
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Hello Bio,
You don't say if you have a problem at present or not.
I can only speak for my autobox in my Disco 1 which is basically the same box as yours.
I have done 122000 miles with no problems. I make sure that , while I don't do a change every year, I do have it changed every 24k as by the book. Only changed the filter once and check the oil weekly for level and cleanliness.
If your box is working ok I would leave alone but change oil as said before by me and others.
cheers
Jim A
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You don't say if you have a problem at present or not.
I can only speak for my autobox in my Disco 1 which is basically the same box as yours.
I have done 122000 miles with no problems. I make sure that , while I don't do a change every year, I do have it changed every 24k as by the book. Only changed the filter once and check the oil weekly for level and cleanliness.
If your box is working ok I would leave alone but change oil as said before by me and others.
cheers
Jim A
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1996 300|Tdi auto(Jap reimport)
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They can do bigger mileages,I have one customer with an 03 Commercial that is ALWAYS in sport,driven flat out towing at max gross weight. Its currently on about 240,000m - original engine and box.The only drivetrain repairs have been a front prop and welding up the rear axle case which cracked.
Mine has died ,appears to have pump failure(in process of removing it).
Just trying to decide best way forward for repair.
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111k and mine needs a rebuild. Put it in gear and it doesn't move for about a minute.
I've been told 100 k is about the time they die
I've been told 100 k is about the time they die
thebiglad
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I don't know who's told you that mate but honestly it just isn't true.
I must have had 20 Disco auto's through my hands, all over 100,000mls and ALL running fine.
If it's the person who is going to rebuild your autobox, I would be a bit worried to be honest.
Anyway, good luck to you.
Dave
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service is the key.......... oil and filter change every 50k is a must with any auto, and a good working radiator
I agree entirely and plan to make sure the "oil rad" is clear and in good order before whatever "new" goes in the transmission.
It is strange that this 100k failure figure seems well known for whatever reason.
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would say lack of maintenance, Most transmission don't have a temp gauge,and trans will get hotter quicker than the engine/coolant does.
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lack of servicing 4.5 litres of fresh atf isnt expensive every year,and td5 diesel has more harsh torque,the same box on a petrol engine suffers less
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misspelling by me, should be yearly imo
is cheap maintenance really . What does a rebuilt auto box cost, and hire the change over done?
