So on this subject of gearbox oil...I read a post about a level check plug and change process on a 200tdi. I'm guessing that it'll be a little different on the xs...or has little changed there? on that note, we did notice that gear changes got ever so slightly crunchier after the first few weeks...

Can anybody advise on a quick and easy way of checking the oil level in the gearbox?

The xs 2.2 has rubber/foam type material rather than carpet, which I thought initially was a good idea... Does anybody have any hints about checking the gearbox oil level easily?

Thanks guys, this is all really helpful feedback. To clear up one point, the temp gauge is exactly as should be, just below half way, so heat us from gear box. There's only 3.5k on the clock, so I would have anticipated there being no issue with low gearbox oil just yet, but is there a chance...

Hi guys I'm a 300 tdi 110 owner of 12 years and decided to invest in a new XS...just wanted to run a couple of questions past you. Obviously I've been used to the behaviour and sounds of a 300...and the XS is different, but there are a couple of things that just don't seem quite right. I did go...

Hi guys. Just saying hello - I've joined because I'm tired of not really getting good enough answers from dealers and mechanics - so I'm posting a couple of technical questions in the other section. We've been Defender owners for about 13 years - 12 of which were with our trusty 110 300 tdi...