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D4 - 3.0L - 8 speed autobox flush - SDV6
Hi,
After reading forum, I'm now aware how to check transmission fluid level and change the pan.
Though not sure how to flush 8 speed SDV6 transmission, as much as possible.
Robbie's guide about the level checking and pan removing was very clear and on point.
Filo's guide, correct if wrong, intended for TDV6's, as SDV6 got the extra valve.
If somebody done a recent flush on 8 speed SDV6 D4 please share brief steps.
Thanks
Rob
26th Aug 2017 10:10 am
Brian_DL13
Member Since: 25 Aug 2013
Location: Teesdale
Posts: 1418
There are a few threads on here re this.
To summarise, the 8 speed box can't be fully drained in the normal way that a 6 speed box can. SO the options are to drain what can be done (half?), then repeat at regular intervals, or go to one of possibly a handful of places that have the necessary equipment to do a full 8 speed box drain.
26th Aug 2017 12:43 pm
DrRobH
Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 924
Use the services of an increasing number of mobile specialists and independent garages that can power flush the 8 speed box using a powered dialysis type machine.
Mine will be done pre Xmas as it's now just over 50K Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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1974 Lightweight
26th Aug 2017 4:29 pm
wormus
Member Since: 01 Mar 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 146
Hi All, does anyone know if Geoff has worked out how to change the oil in an 8sp D4 ? Really want to get mine changed.
8th Oct 2017 4:54 pm
DrRobH
Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 924
Yes he has. So has Bodsy and I think Woody32.....
They worked on refining the hardware at the latest LRO show I believe Visitor from fullfatrr.com
RR Vogue SE 2011 4.4 TDV8
1974 Lightweight
8th Oct 2017 5:23 pm
wormus
Member Since: 01 Mar 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 146
Good stuff thanks!
8th Oct 2017 5:36 pm
DrRobH
Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 924
Ned to get mine done pre 2018 / 60K
Keep us posted on how you get on. Always good to hear feedback Visitor from fullfatrr.com
RR Vogue SE 2011 4.4 TDV8
1974 Lightweight
Geoff & Woody perfecting it at Peterborough. The car belongs to Beanie
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8th Oct 2017 7:36 pm
NC500
Member Since: 18 Sep 2017
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Sorry guys but I am no further forward - how do I contact Geoff...?
8th Oct 2017 7:46 pm
geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: West kent
Posts: 8531
i have the pipework done but not perfected yet so sorry chaps not at the moment
9th Oct 2017 9:17 am
DrRobH
Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 924
Thanks for the update Geoff, much appreciated.
Look forward to hearing when it's sorted and service is fully available to us Visitor from fullfatrr.com
RR Vogue SE 2011 4.4 TDV8
1974 Lightweight
9th Oct 2017 5:05 pm
jonno1
Member Since: 16 Jun 2010
Location: SW London
Posts: 706
There will be a queue when you've sorted it Geoff.
9th Oct 2017 8:05 pm
dgarside
Member Since: 17 Jan 2010
Location: Holmfirth
Posts: 732
Yep, count me in for another preemptive service.
13th Oct 2017 7:42 pm
wormus
Member Since: 01 Mar 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 146
Hi all, does anyone know if Geoff or others are yet offering this service? Mine's turned 65k and could do with some new oil in the gearbox.
19th Nov 2017 2:15 pm
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I believe there is a guy on the D3/4 owners page on Face book that can do it, Tim McKnight rings a bell, alltrack 4x4, down Malvern way somewhereJoined the BMWX5 45e group
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