Lucas Auto transmission fluid

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Epicuser

Epicuser

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Has anybody used this stuff?

LUCAS TRANSMISSION FIX -710ML
LANDROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
EVOQUE

Cleans and Lubricates Sticking Valves for Proper Shifting
Polymetric Film Renews Worn Bands for Proper Shifting

COMPLETELY STOPS MOST SEAL LEAKS

Lucas Transmission Fix stop slips, hesitation and rough shifting in worn transmissions and completely eliminates most seal leaks.

Cleans and lubricates sticking valves for proper shifting. Polymetic film renews worn bands to stop slipping. Completely stops most seal leaks.

Contains no solvents
Lowers operating temperatures and stops foaming
can be added to existing fluid without draining

Lucas Transmission fix will be ineffective if the transmission has broken internal parts or the bands are completely burned out.

I have bought some after reading many posts on here about sticking a bottle in high mileage auto boxes.

I'm going to have my auto box oil changed, and was thinking of having this added at the same time, obviously replacing some of the auto oil with this stuff

My TD4 auto has now done 116,000 miles since
May 2006. I have no record of it having been changed, other than it has a full LR service history. The dealer doesn't exist any more so I can't check with them.

I wouldn't say that the box was very smooth, certainly not when cold-it can lurch forwards as it changes from 1st to 2nd and maybe others.
I had noticed when stopping that I could feel it changing from 2-1 just before stopping. Sometimes the changes are smooth, but not all the time.
 
Probably just changing the auto oil ( with correct oil ) will work wonders .
Most of them miracle bottle fixers are ok if your getting rid but I would avoid using it myself !
 
Epicuser said:
Has anybody used this stuff?

LUCAS TRANSMISSION FIX -710ML
LANDROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
EVOQUE

Cleans and Lubricates Sticking Valves for Proper Shifting
Polymetric Film Renews Worn Bands for Proper Shifting

COMPLETELY STOPS MOST SEAL LEAKS

Lucas Transmission Fix stop slips, hesitation and rough shifting in worn transmissions and completely eliminates most seal leaks.

Cleans and lubricates sticking valves for proper shifting. Polymetic film renews worn bands to stop slipping. Completely stops most seal leaks.

Contains no solvents
Lowers operating temperatures and stops foaming
can be added to existing fluid without draining

Lucas Transmission fix will be ineffective if the transmission has broken internal parts or the bands are completely burned out.

I have bought some after reading many posts on here about sticking a bottle in high mileage auto boxes.

I'm going to have my auto box oil changed, and was thinking of having this added at the same time, obviously replacing some of the auto oil with this stuff

My TD4 auto has now done 116,000 miles since
May 2006. I have no record of it having been changed, other than it has a full LR service history. The dealer doesn't exist any more so I can't check with them.

I wouldn't say that the box was very smooth, certainly not when cold-it can lurch forwards as it changes from 1st to 2nd and maybe others.
I had noticed when stopping that I could feel it changing from 2-1 just before stopping. Sometimes the changes are smooth, but not all the time.
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It is long over due for a transmission service, filter and fluid. The lucas products work very well and could save you several thousand quid in repairs
 
Thor1950 said:
It is long over due for a transmission service, filter and fluid. The lucas products work very well and could save you several thousand quid in repairs
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Might be difficult finding the filter in a TD4 auto box.
 
JonFre said:



Might be difficult finding the filter in a TD4 auto box.
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Yes it is, internal quite a job but it is there. Not a good design, as prevents a DIY to doing proper maintenance, becoming a dealer repair. So most don't do it and moves the car on then a new owner has to deal with it and then bitches when transmission goes tits up
 
Thor1950 said:
Yes it is, internal quite a job but it is there. Not a good design, as prevents a DIY to doing proper maintenance, becoming a dealer repair. So most don't do it and moves the car on then a new owner has to deal with it and then bitches when transmission goes tits up
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So, how do you change the filter? I was told this wasn't a service item.
 
Epicuser said:
So, how do you change the filter? I was told this wasn't a service item.
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jamesmartin said:
remove gear box ,stand on end remove t/c and housing ,probably best left for those bigger services:)
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Epicuser said:
So basically, only when the engine and gearbox are taken out. Like when they need fixing, so the filter is there for the life of the gearbox.
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:D Bad design for owner and good design for transmission specialists. Any time you can not change a filter not a good idea.Haveing a hard time with no dip sticks to check your oil, wait for light to come on to tell you to add or change. Step daughter has a new 2013 ford escaped 11k miles no oil change or check oil level. Said salesman said wait until light comes on, that tells you when to get service:crazy:
 
Changing the Freelander 1 auto filter is beyond the ability of the average home mechanic tinkering at the weekends. Getting to it isn't easy but Jatco say it's fitted for life of the auto and not eggspected to fail so it's not really something to worry about. If the worse case happened and the filter became full/blocked due to filtering crap out of the auto's oil then it could be considered a problem. But the auto would have other "major" problems causing that to happen anyway so you'd either get the auto replaced or scrap the vehicle.
 
I always thought life of a vehicle was about 10 years. Some manufacturers seem to hint at this but I guess it's all down to the use of the vehicle and how well it's looked after. Mine will last forever as it's full of new parts.
 
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