How long can geartronic last if well maintained? - Page 3

Toprivetguns · Mar 2nd, 2021, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by T5R92011

575,000 miles on this one... on 2nd geartronic box.

https://www.driving.co.uk/car-clinic...moon-and-back/

Epic. Very true comment about budget tyres.

Drunk · Mar 3rd, 2021, 20:46

The Geartronic is made by Aisin in Japan, who also supply Toyota and Lexus. I've worked on both brand the last 6-7 years and their gearboxes are bulletproof. if Lexus takes them, they're good enough for me. And yes, "sealed for life" is a load of crap, I would recommend changing/flushing the oil anywhere between 80-100k miles.

Bonefishblues · Mar 3rd, 2021, 21:05

Uh-oh, you said the f-word that leads to argument

Easington · Mar 4th, 2021, 08:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonefishblues

Uh-oh, you said the f-word that leads to argument

Do we need to bring popcorn?

Bonefishblues · Mar 4th, 2021, 09:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easington

Do we need to bring popcorn?

What Episode are we on now? Flushing 6 - The Valve Body Years isn't it?

Drunk · Mar 4th, 2021, 11:10

I'm happy to argue or explain how flushing works, cause I can only assume somebody would be against it, if they don't really understand how it works or thinks it's just a way to get more money from the costumer. I got a V60 with the 8-Speed Auto and recently looked up how to change the oil properly and Volvo's procedure is flushing it, so there's that.

Easington · Mar 4th, 2021, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drunk

I'm happy to argue or explain how flushing works, cause I can only assume somebody would be against it, if they don't really understand how it works or thinks it's just a way to get more money from the costumer. I got a V60 with the 8-Speed Auto and recently looked up how to change the oil properly and Volvo's procedure is flushing it, so there's that.

I believe there are some who would state that flushing can cause dirt from other parts of the transmission to block the valve body.

Not that I believe this but only from what I've read....

XC90Mk1 · Mar 4th, 2021, 15:34

Flushing the solution is the gold standard and the way it should be done to minimise fluid waste and ensure all the out is gone and new replaced.

Unfortunately it requires skill or equipment beyond the likes of me 🤪. I flushed it in the drive effortlessly and got old brown dark worn fluid cherry red and sweet smelling agoain for under £100.00. I do have VIDA but it’s really not required.

If you leave old fluid in the valve block and box will wear out. If you renew the fluid it will last a long time (all things being equal).

Tannaton · Mar 4th, 2021, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonefishblues

What Episode are we on now? Flushing 6 - The Valve Body Years isn't it?

If you're going to stir trouble you can flush off....

Bonefishblues · Mar 4th, 2021, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tannaton

If you're going to stir trouble you can flush off....

I must admit I finds it rather draining - it's like debating with gibbons

Mar 3rd, 2021, 20:46	#22
Drunk Junior Member Last Online: Today 15:21 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: bärg	The Geartronic is made by Aisin in Japan, who also supply Toyota and Lexus. I've worked on both brand the last 6-7 years and their gearboxes are bulletproof. if Lexus takes them, they're good enough for me. And yes, "sealed for life" is a load of crap, I would recommend changing/flushing the oil anywhere between 80-100k miles.

Mar 3rd, 2021, 21:05	#23
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:35 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Uh-oh, you said the f-word that leads to argument

Mar 4th, 2021, 11:10	#26
Drunk Junior Member Last Online: Today 15:21 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: bärg	I'm happy to argue or explain how flushing works, cause I can only assume somebody would be against it, if they don't really understand how it works or thinks it's just a way to get more money from the costumer. I got a V60 with the 8-Speed Auto and recently looked up how to change the oil properly and Volvo's procedure is flushing it, so there's that.

Mar 4th, 2021, 15:34	#28
XC90Mk1 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 13:43 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Na	Flushing the solution is the gold standard and the way it should be done to minimise fluid waste and ensure all the out is gone and new replaced. Unfortunately it requires skill or equipment beyond the likes of me 🤪. I flushed it in the drive effortlessly and got old brown dark worn fluid cherry red and sweet smelling agoain for under £100.00. I do have VIDA but it’s really not required. If you leave old fluid in the valve block and box will wear out. If you renew the fluid it will last a long time (all things being equal).

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)