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Supercharged HST



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged HST Java Black
To Flush, or not to Flush?

Man oh man,

After reading about the chocolate "sealed for life" gearbox on the RRS and the contrary saying that the oil should/must be changed every 80'000 miles!

So, I did some google search to find out which is the best way - flush vs drain with filter change.

Some articles - from gearbox specialists say that flushing an automatic is quite risky so not a good idea. In fact, it is said that sometimes after a gearbox flush some gearboxes have failed. Apparently, this is due to deposits being forced (under pressure from the flush) into areas of the gearbox mechanism resulting in failure.

I have read that just draining the oil out from the gearbox only removes around 20%/25% of the old oil, so draining, then replacing the oil isn't that beneficial, other than changing the filter and removing tiny metal parts from the magnets in the bottom of the pan.

I also read that the latter would need to be carried out several times (over a period of a certain amount of miles) in order to benefit from having new oil.

Those who have had their gearbox oil changed - which route did you take? Or, those who haven't, what are your thoughts? RRS Supercharged Genuine HST

Post #582723 Thu Jun 20 2019 12:26pm
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naks



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South Africa 2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Siberian Silver

I've taken mine to ZF, who usually run specials on the transmission fluid change.

They have special equipment that pumps most of the oil out: the workshop guy told me about 90-95% of the old fluid comes out.

The fluid change procedure is also not straightforward: the fluid has to be heated to a specific temperature before being drained/pumped out, and the new fluid must also be put in at a specific temperature.

Not doing so will likely result in under/over-filling and will likely damage your gearbox.

take it to an expert and let them do it Thumbs Up --
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Post #582726 Thu Jun 20 2019 12:59pm
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naks



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South Africa 2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Siberian Silver

from the WSM:


CAUTION: The transmission fluid level must only be checked when the temperature of the fluid is between 30 degrees and 50 degrees (ideally 40°). The fluid level obtained will be incorrect if the reading is outside this temperature range.


Adjustment

1. NOTE: Use transmission fluid meeting Land Rover specification.
Refer to: Specifications (307-01A Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 8HP70 8-Speed Automatic Transmission AWD, Specifications).

    Start the engine and idle between 600 rpm and 750 rpm.
    Remove the oil fill plug.
    If the transmission fluid does not come out of the transmission fluid fill plug hole the transmission fluid level is insufficient. If this is the case add the transmission fluid in 0.5 liter units into the transmission fluid fill plug hole until fluid comes out.
    Refit the plug.
    Confirm that the transmission oil temperature is still below 30 deg C. This will ensure that the transmission is overfilled, which is necessary to prevent air suction.


2.
All clutches and brakes must be filled, output speed must be 0 rpm, therefore:
    Apply and hold the footbrake.
    Engage Pos. R and wait 5 seconds.
    Engage Pos. D and wait 5 seconds.
    Tip Up to second gear and wait 5 seconds.
    Engage Pos. N.


3. To ensure that the torque converter is filled with oil, rev up the engine in Pos. N to 2000 RPM for a minimum of 30 seconds, then engage Pos. P and ensure that the engine is idling between 600 RPM and 750 RPM.

4. NOTE: If the temperature has exceeded 50°C (ideally 40°) before the plug was re-fitted you must start again with the procedure.

With oil sump temperature between 30°C and 50°C (target 40°C) open lateral filling plug again. If the temperature is still below 40°C, allow oil to drain until 40°C are reached. If the temperature is between 40°C and 50°C, allow oil to drain, until the stream becomes a slow dribbling, then re-fit the plug.

5. NOTE: Install a new fluid level filler plug. Special Tool(s): 307-452

6. CAUTION: Make sure the transmission fluid fill plug is tightened to the correct specification. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

To make sure the transmission fill plug is torqued to the correct specification. Using the special tool and torque wrench the following calculation steps must be followed.
    Step 1. Multiply 35 Nm by the effective length of the torque wrench (1).
    Step 2. Add the effective length of the special tool (2) to the effective length of the torque wrench (1).
    Step 3. Divide the total of step 1 by the total of step 2.
    Step 4. Set the torque wrench to the figure arrived at in step 3.
    Tighten the transmission fluid fill plug to the torque given by the calculation.


7. Remove the special tool.

8. Remove the container.

9. Torque: 10 Nm

10. Torque:
M10 60 Nm
M6 10 Nm

11. Lower the vehicle.

12. Disconnect the diagnostic tool. --
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Post #582728 Thu Jun 20 2019 1:12pm
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Disco_Mikey



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport Supercharged HSE Santorini Black

naks wrote:
I've taken mine to ZF, who usually run specials on the transmission fluid change.

They have special equipment that pumps most of the oil out: the workshop guy told me about 90-95% of the old fluid comes out.

The fluid change procedure is also not straightforward: the fluid has to be heated to a specific temperature before being drained/pumped out, and the new fluid must also be put in at a specific temperature.

Not doing so will likely result in under/over-filling and will likely damage your gearbox.

take it to an expert and let them do it Thumbs Up


May I enquire which ZF agent you used? Thumbs Up

Post #582731 Thu Jun 20 2019 2:55pm
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naks



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South Africa 2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Siberian Silver

ZF Cape Town, but they might be a bit far for you Rolling with laughter --
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Post #582732 Thu Jun 20 2019 3:24pm
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Stevepd



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Cairns Blue

I went the flush route earlier this year. This was organised by DrRob on here. I had the lowest mileage car but the oldest by age, my oil was the dirtiest. I’m glad I did a flush as whilst I had no issues it made what I thought was a smoother change even better. Anyway my train of thought that the next time it will be an oil dump and filter change and alternate it. Either way no regrets just preventative maintenance.

Steve. 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

Post #582734 Thu Jun 20 2019 3:33pm
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Post #582738 Thu Jun 20 2019 5:10pm
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gogsy1956



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Bali Blue

Go for a flush and get as much of the old stuff out as you can, I also had some Dr tranny added and a reset. I wasn't having any issues but I still noticed the difference after the flush. 2010 RRS, TDV8
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Post #582739 Thu Jun 20 2019 5:14pm
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Andy K



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England 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Rimini Red

Most people on here with the zf go for a flush.

You can diy this.

Simply remove the sump plug and drain the oil
Then run the engine for about 20 seconds.
This will push the remainder out the system.

Refil with the same amount removed. So measure it
You will need to run the engine half way thru filling to get all the oil back in the level plug.
Refit level plug and switch engine off.

Filters don’t really get clogged on these and not worth the hassle of removing the sump to do it. Not straight forward

Post #582741 Thu Jun 20 2019 5:56pm
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Disco_Mikey



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport Supercharged HSE Santorini Black

DON'T run the engine with the gearbox dry, especially the 8 speed boxes Shocked

They have a very specific TC refill procedure after dropping the oil, and running it dry will only cause more harm...

Post #582746 Thu Jun 20 2019 6:57pm
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Supercharged HST



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged HST Java Black

Great to know - thanks. RRS Supercharged Genuine HST

Post #582759 Thu Jun 20 2019 9:13pm
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Supercharged HST



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged HST Java Black

Andy K wrote:
Most people on here with the zf go for a flush.

You can diy this.

Simply remove the sump plug and drain the oil
Then run the engine for about 20 seconds.
This will push the remainder out the system.

Refil with the same amount removed. So measure it
You will need to run the engine half way thru filling to get all the oil back in the level plug.
Refit level plug and switch engine off.

Filters don’t really get clogged on these and not worth the hassle of removing the sump to do it. Not straight forward
So every single person who has had a gearbox flush has not experienced any problems at all? RRS Supercharged Genuine HST

Post #582760 Thu Jun 20 2019 9:15pm
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Supercharged HST



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged HST Java Black

gogsy1956 wrote:
Go for a flush and get as much of the old stuff out as you can, I also had some Dr tranny added and a reset. I wasn't having any issues but I still noticed the difference after the flush.
Curiously, what is a person expected to pay to have a gearbox flush? RRS Supercharged Genuine HST

Post #582761 Thu Jun 20 2019 9:17pm
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Andy K



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England 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Rimini Red

I have read the stories you have seen and it may well apply to some gearboxes.

To be fair 80% of ppl flushing gearboxes already have a problem.
But I’ve never heard of things getting worse. (Except when grossly over or under filled with oil).

Post #582763 Thu Jun 20 2019 9:21pm
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Andy K



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England 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Rimini Red

These gearboxes don’t last so you need to do something.

Also note these gearboxes don’t use red oil.

You need oil for zf6hp

6-7 litres

Post #582764 Thu Jun 20 2019 9:27pm
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