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Biggles
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AUTOBOX OIL
« on: Mar 17th, 2005, 9:45am » |
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Hi all,
I have been reading articles about auto transmission oil condition and the changing of it, and the filter on the site.
I have a '98 2.3L (120K miles) and having dipped it, found it to be very light brown in colour but having no specific odour (i.e. burnt).
Can anyone advise whether it is worth changing the oil considering that it is light brown and not red, but does not smell burnt. There are currently no problems with the box.
Peter(Biggles).
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waders
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Hello Peter,
IMO, change it, and the filter!! I personaly believe it should be changed EVERY 50,000 or so, it can't last forever, no other oil does!!
Go to an auto box place and have the full flush and filter done 
  Barry.
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Biggles
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Re: AUTOBOX OIL
« Reply #2 on: Mar 17th, 2005, 12:54pm » |
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Anyone know of a reputable place in Essex where they won't screw up a straghtforward job like this. 
Peter.
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waders
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Hi peter,
Did you check out the recomended dealer pages?
CHECK HERE
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Biggles
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Re: AUTOBOX OIL
« Reply #4 on: Mar 17th, 2005, 1:09pm » |
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Just been looking after posting last reply.
C&J Autos listed in Basildon deals with autoboxes by the looks, I'll give them a ring.
Peter.
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Biggles
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Re: AUTOBOX OIL
« Reply #6 on: Mar 17th, 2005, 4:24pm » |
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Can't get hold of these people at the moment, but tried another local auto transmission specialist at Southend who quoted me £90 + vat for the job.
Popping down there tomorrow for his opinion before I give them the job. He did seem to know his stuff and was enthusiastic and very helpful.  Seemed like we were chatting on the phone for ages, and that's a good sign IMO. We'll see!! and if I can recommend him or not.
Peter.
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waders
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Thats a fair price Peter, See if you can watch And if you don't have time to watch, ask for the old filter back
Barry.
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Biggles
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Re: AUTOBOX OIL
« Reply #8 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 11:29am » |
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Went down to see the chap I spoke to and having dipped the oil said it was the orignal type oil in there which was why it wasn't the red I expected to see and said it obviously hasn't been changed since new.
We took it for a drive and all seems fine considering it had done 120K. We discussed ny minor body vibration at around 50mph and from what I told him and what he felt, we came to the conclusion that it was not the dreaded cattlegrid problem, which he also knew about.
Anyway, it's booked in for next week for the job and I've asked him to keep the filter for me.
What if anything did you have in mind for me to do with the filter?
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mattyboy
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Re: AUTOBOX OIL
« Reply #9 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 4:11pm » |
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Let me know how you get on Biggles.
I'm in Basildon and it would be good to know of a reputable auto specialist down here.
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Re: AUTOBOX OIL
« Reply #10 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 4:39pm » |
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by giving you the old filter,it means you know that at least he's been that far into the 'box.
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Snoopy
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Re: AUTOBOX OIL
« Reply #11 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 5:59pm » |
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Whilst on the subject of Auto Transmissions have a look here for help I am investigating further but seems a useful link
http://www.fedauto.co.uk/
Snoopy
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music_master
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Re: AUTOBOX OIL
« Reply #12 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 6:19pm » |
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yes this a very useful bit of info snoopy ill watch this post with intrest
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waders
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on Mar 18th, 2005, 11:29am, Biggles wrote:| What if anything did you have in mind for me to do with the filter? |
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Nothing, but if it's in your hand, it definitely got changed
Put it in the bin.....lol
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Re: AUTOBOX OIL
« Reply #14 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 6:29pm » |
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been to 2 garages near me and they wont touch the box  it seems to me that they think they know their stuff but when they see my scorp ultima its a different story like i got told ermmmmmmmm dont know if can do that let me have a think about it
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Biggles
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Re: AUTOBOX OIL
« Reply #15 on: Mar 19th, 2005, 6:33pm » |
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I'll tell him to keep the filter then, as he said I'll be amazed at what the sump will look like when he drops it and that he'll show me what muck etc. lies in the bottom after that time.
He did seem very forthcoming with information and explanations.
Peter.
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Biggles
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Re: AUTOBOX OIL
« Reply #16 on: Mar 22nd, 2005, 1:32pm » |
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Hi all,
Had the oil and filter changed today and got the old filter back as proof (told him I didn't want the old oil though  ). Total cost £99.
Don't notice any difference anywhere, but then the box was quite sweet anyway for 120k. Although this is the only job they've done for me, I would use them again for any future work, be it a large or small job (depending on there prices of course). They are http://www.newoodtransmissions.co.uk if anyone is interested.
Peter.
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wumpster
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Music master try autolock in crewe on macon way they are good and will do scorp boxes
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music_master
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Re: AUTOBOX OIL
« Reply #18 on: Nov 7th, 2005, 1:00pm » |
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i went to fords this morn to order the oil and filter to have auto box oil changed but when he showed me the diagram on screen i was abit confused in wich part to order i know which oil to get but he said which filters do i need cos ther are a few filters in the box does anybody know which 1 i need plus part nos would be helpful cheers music master
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