Transmission Fluid / Gearbox Oil Change - How often?

thespringfield · Jan 29th, 2017, 23:57

Just wondering how often it is advisable to change the transmission fluid on an S40 2 litre diesel 55 plate?

Was thinking of giving it a change soon. It's done about 71,500 miles and I plan an oil and fuel filter change at 76,000, so could do it about then if it is advisable.

Also, any advice on fluid type or are you best to go in to the dealer for it? How much fluid does it take? Any snags likely with this model?

Thanks.

StatusRed · Jan 30th, 2017, 10:11

What gearbox do you have? Is it the MTX-75 5 speed manual?

If so, I changed the gearbox in it last Summer and can tell you about the process.

thespringfield · Jan 30th, 2017, 18:12

Hi statusred I found your posts/thread last night and had a read through it. Mine's the 6-speed 2 litre sport model.

Tannaton · Jan 30th, 2017, 18:38

I thought all 4 cylinder 2.0D's had the Ford 6-speed MMT6 manual gearbox or Ford/Getrag PowerShift automatic gearbox?

If it's the manual, it's probably a good idea to change the fluid at 75k, it's not that difficult or expensive and you usually get a slight improvement in feel. But there will be some boxes out there with 150k+ on the original fluid. It does have quite a specific fluid specified for it (which I can't remember), but it's easy to get.

I've no experience of the auto.

thespringfield · Jan 30th, 2017, 18:45

I see. One thing I could not understand is the eBay link to the £90 odd syringe for putting the new fluid in? Is it not better to get some tube and a funnel for a few pounds?

Tannaton · Jan 30th, 2017, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by thespringfield

I see. One thing I could not understand is the eBay link to the £90 odd syringe for putting the new fluid in? Is it not better to get some tube and a funnel for a few pounds?

Yes indeed....

Welton · Jan 31st, 2017, 10:35

I've had my car with its Getrag 6-speed manual box for 8 years and taken it from 24K to 94K miles. In this time I have changed the gearbox oil twice for maintenance.

I think it's a good thing to do if you intend keeping the car for a long time but I have to say changing the oil in each case made no discernible difference in terms of gearchange quality or noise etc.

I would say probably 90% of cars in the UK 'die' with their original factory gearbox oil in place. Even if the drive shafts were removed very often the old oil will go back in afterwards.

Jan 29th, 2017, 23:57	#1
thespringfield Junior Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2017 21:50 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Glasgow	Transmission Fluid / Gearbox Oil Change - How often? Just wondering how often it is advisable to change the transmission fluid on an S40 2 litre diesel 55 plate? Was thinking of giving it a change soon. It's done about 71,500 miles and I plan an oil and fuel filter change at 76,000, so could do it about then if it is advisable. Also, any advice on fluid type or are you best to go in to the dealer for it? How much fluid does it take? Any snags likely with this model? Thanks.

Jan 30th, 2017, 10:11	#2
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: May 30th, 2024 20:44 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	What gearbox do you have? Is it the MTX-75 5 speed manual? If so, I changed the gearbox in it last Summer and can tell you about the process. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

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Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 14:20 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I thought all 4 cylinder 2.0D's had the Ford 6-speed MMT6 manual gearbox or Ford/Getrag PowerShift automatic gearbox? If it's the manual, it's probably a good idea to change the fluid at 75k, it's not that difficult or expensive and you usually get a slight improvement in feel. But there will be some boxes out there with 150k+ on the original fluid. It does have quite a specific fluid specified for it (which I can't remember), but it's easy to get. I've no experience of the auto. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135 Last edited by Tannaton; Jan 30th, 2017 at 18:43.

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	I've had my car with its Getrag 6-speed manual box for 8 years and taken it from 24K to 94K miles. In this time I have changed the gearbox oil twice for maintenance. I think it's a good thing to do if you intend keeping the car for a long time but I have to say changing the oil in each case made no discernible difference in terms of gearchange quality or noise etc. I would say probably 90% of cars in the UK 'die' with their original factory gearbox oil in place. Even if the drive shafts were removed very often the old oil will go back in afterwards. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Jan 30th, 2017, 18:12	#3
thespringfield Junior Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2017 21:50 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Glasgow	Hi statusred I found your posts/thread last night and had a read through it. Mine's the 6-speed 2 litre sport model.

Jan 30th, 2017, 18:45	#5
thespringfield Junior Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2017 21:50 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Glasgow	I see. One thing I could not understand is the eBay link to the £90 odd syringe for putting the new fluid in? Is it not better to get some tube and a funnel for a few pounds?

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