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JamesG01
Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Worthing
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Being currently between contracts, I am trying to take care of things that I know I am going to need eventually but may not have the time to at a later point...
Having read about 4-Tech's Megaflush treatment for swapping out transmission fluid, and as I have a "history" with transmissions, I thought I'd give it a try for a bit of preventive medecine. Also went for the power steering flush as well.
I had no perceived issue with the transmission (it seemed like any other auto I've ever had), I was not expecting much of a difference.
Having now driven c. 200 miles since the flush, however, I must say the difference is profound. The gear changes seem loooaads smoother, much closer to the nearly new HSE I tried out at LRE last year than what I've been used to on my used 55-reg, and I was completely caning it, all the way down.
As for the steering, it does feel a bit more robust, but not as big a difference as the transmission. Not sure whether I should feel one anyway  .
Anyway, cheers for that, Gordon.  55-Reg Java Black SE, Unlocked SatNav (via Wiggs and Bodsy), Nudge Bar/Driving Lamps/RAI, Front & Rear Lamp Guards, RLD Sump Plate, RLD spare wheel protector
"Every movie-going moron knows that only a mining company could be evil enough to attack Smurfs living in a rainforest." - Doug Casey
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 21st Jan 2010 5:29 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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How many miles has your D3 got?
Mine currently has ±50,000 miles on the clock and definitely needs a double flush.... 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
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| 21st Jan 2010 5:33 pm |
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JamesG01
Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Worthing
Posts: 384
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About 57k.
Definitely feel the difference. 55-Reg Java Black SE, Unlocked SatNav (via Wiggs and Bodsy), Nudge Bar/Driving Lamps/RAI, Front & Rear Lamp Guards, RLD Sump Plate, RLD spare wheel protector
"Every movie-going moron knows that only a mining company could be evil enough to attack Smurfs living in a rainforest." - Doug Casey
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| 21st Jan 2010 5:43 pm |
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SpiderBaby
D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
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How much did it cost? I see no ships........
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| 21st Jan 2010 6:01 pm |
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JamesG01
Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Worthing
Posts: 384
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£190 + VAT for the Transmission flush (forum discount)
and he did a deal for me on the Steering flush at £50 55-Reg Java Black SE, Unlocked SatNav (via Wiggs and Bodsy), Nudge Bar/Driving Lamps/RAI, Front & Rear Lamp Guards, RLD Sump Plate, RLD spare wheel protector
"Every movie-going moron knows that only a mining company could be evil enough to attack Smurfs living in a rainforest." - Doug Casey
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| 21st Jan 2010 6:13 pm |
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disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
Location: Are you sure this is the M5 ?
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Is this something that could be done by the 'diy' mechanic  Never get mad - get even !!
06 D3 now gone to family member and still going strong at 265k
previous vehicles:
04 D2 TD5 - (clocked 189k from new)
52 X-Trail 2.2 SVE
various euro boxes !
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| 21st Jan 2010 6:37 pm |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
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Not to the level that 4-tech claim to do it! 2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
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| 21st Jan 2010 6:55 pm |
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JamesG01
Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Worthing
Posts: 384
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Yeah, it looked like a pretty costly bit of kit, basically like dialysis for your transmission. 55-Reg Java Black SE, Unlocked SatNav (via Wiggs and Bodsy), Nudge Bar/Driving Lamps/RAI, Front & Rear Lamp Guards, RLD Sump Plate, RLD spare wheel protector
"Every movie-going moron knows that only a mining company could be evil enough to attack Smurfs living in a rainforest." - Doug Casey
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| 21st Jan 2010 7:01 pm |
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4-Tech
Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
Location: None
Posts: 108
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Nice to know it`s made such a difference James
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| 22nd Jan 2010 5:31 pm |
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character
Member Since: 31 Dec 2007
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 5781
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JamesG01 wrote:£190 + VAT for the Transmission flush (forum discount)
and he did a deal for me on the Steering flush at £50
jumping jack flash, that's £190 plus vat every 3 months then for me 
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| 22nd Jan 2010 9:41 pm |
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JamesG01
Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Worthing
Posts: 384
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We can't all be warriors of the road  55-Reg Java Black SE, Unlocked SatNav (via Wiggs and Bodsy), Nudge Bar/Driving Lamps/RAI, Front & Rear Lamp Guards, RLD Sump Plate, RLD spare wheel protector
"Every movie-going moron knows that only a mining company could be evil enough to attack Smurfs living in a rainforest." - Doug Casey
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| 22nd Jan 2010 10:55 pm |
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character
Member Since: 31 Dec 2007
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 5781
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tell yer what, looking forward to the day when I can drive without the trailer attached
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| 22nd Jan 2010 11:35 pm |
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Stu
Member Since: 08 Feb 2009
Location: Hampshire
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I did mine myself (well with a mate who is a pro) it is very easy to drain and refill - millersoils do the fluid at a decent price. Although to do it well you need to change the filter (built into the tray) and this is about £60 ISTR.
Not sure if the 4-Tech includes that but I would think it was essential if you were to get a really good clean out.
when I did mine the bolts to the tray were going to be an  to get off so we decided not to do it until I got some new bolts from TLO. I now have these and enough oil to do it again so I'll do that again shortly and replace the filter. D3 HSE MY05 Auto
Expo Rack, Club MTR, LR Spots, A Bar, Light Guards, GNVP Sump Guard, GNVP Ladder, Cup Holders, RLD A Bar brackets. Disco3Club stickers, Aux power on Mod
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| 22nd Jan 2010 11:41 pm |
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4-Tech
Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
Location: None
Posts: 108
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The process we use is INTENDED to be undertaken WITHOUT the requirement to change the filter. When we do the treatment you are quite welcome to watch the process. You will then see, via the sight glasses on the machine, the fluid that is put through the transmission which, by the end of the process is coming through clean. We have treated hundreds of transmissions over the years, with 100% success and never the need to change a filter.
The OP is a genuine customer who is telling it like it is, we just let the process speak for itself! For those who don`t want to do it this way then carry on with the so-called `double flush`, at best you`ll be renewing 40% of your fluid,not the 97% we do, and in the process you`ll be mixing the new fluid with old. Megaflush does NOT ALLOW the new and old fluid to mix! THIS TREATMENT DOES GIVE A `GOOD CLEAN OUT`, OTHER THAN DISMANTLING THE TRANSMISSION THIS IS THE NEXT BEST.
As the saying goes: SIMPLES 
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| 23rd Jan 2010 5:31 pm |
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bambi
Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: south yorkshire
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So £190+vat for what sounds a good process how does this compare to the lr process ?
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| 30th Jan 2010 5:59 pm |
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