Land Rover LR3 Transmission fluid level check/ Drain and fill procedure

[@sharpcarco]

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[@chriscraig70able]

1/2 " drive wratchet , long handle, with 8mm allen head will work on the drain plug . Great video , drained and refilled my transmission after watching your video . THANK YOU !!!

[@damonearlewine9482]

Great video! You gave me the confidence and detailed instructions to attempt this on my 08 LR3. Was having similar and concerning transmission issues but after adding the fluid it's driving better than ever with 198,000+ miles. Thank you!!

[@Frazemac1]

Thanks mate Land rover in Australia quoted me 900 bucks to do what u just did

[@gianescorcia303]

You’ve been very helpful . Thanks

[@markneilrivero4068]

Hi!, So how the LR3 running since the transmission fluid refill??

[@sharpcarco]

Did really good up until about January 2024 when it blew a head gasket

[@omorin34]

I know I know, you said no comments on the SP, but I have a question. I used Mercon LV last time and wanted to ask how you like the SP? Have you done a complete drain with the SP?

[@sharpcarco]

Yes

[@sharpcarco]

Complaining comments are what I was referring to

[@saulmbise938]

Mine wont shift past 3rd gear where you having the same problem before filling the atf?

[@davidjones9825]

i have a F fault with reduced gears on dash. When attempting to go forward or reverse it slips. have you had the fluid level be an issue with this F fault on tranny or no? thank in advance

[@sharpcarco]

Yes

[@davidjones9825]

Thank u for your reply. Awesome video. I subscribed to you. Seems you and I both don't want the govt to see us

[@yousefobaid7922]

Hi I hv 2013 LR4 is it same way too fill transmission fluid Thanks for helping

[@sharpcarco]

Sorry I can’t say for certain Youssef and I apologize for not answering sooner take a look and see what it looks like underneath or maybe it is

[@a.mccomb3296]

Thanks dude. Big help. Easy peasy.

[@joeianniello]

I recently completed the tranny filter/ fluid change and the ZF electronic sleeve replacement. Here's my pointers for you: 1) The ZF fluid looked great, even though it had 192,000 miles on a 08 LR3, no previous tranny service.. In hindsight I would have never touched it. It had no leaks, with great shifting. 2) The sleeve replacement can be a frustrating job. This will make it easier. Completely remove the transmission support member. Use a 24mm socket to drive the new ZF sleeve in, after lubing it up. 3) I used a metal pan, with a separate filter, as the replacement. Available at AtlanticBrittish.

[@ShirleyAerial]

How’s that updated filter kit working out for you?

[@joeianniello]

@@ShirleyAerial It worked great, but there's a steep learning curve.

[@Physics072]

@@joeianniello I have that same kit and installed it around 89k miles but never had any issues before or after. I don't remember did the Atlantic Kits steel pan have a drain plug in it? Was thinking of just draining the fluid using a drain plug then using the side fill plug to add. Sure wont get it all but better than nothing. Maybe after another 50k miles though. Maybe its good to 200k not sure.

[@ShirleyAerial]

@@joeianniellowhat oil did you use?

[@joeianniello]

@@ShirleyAerial It looked great. Same as factory OEM.

[@ntstudio28]

You are the man

[@ambienteterrazas]

At 2:43 didn't you mean the filler plug?? nice video i am about to do the same thing.

[@dianaguevara5051]

Can you let me know how did it go I do got a Land Rover LR2 and it gave me the same problems breathing transmission failure so please let me know thank you I appreciate everything

[@sharpcarco]

Sorry I would love to help you with that but unfortunately I do not have one of them.

[@Johnnytsunami19]

How did the trip go?

[@sharpcarco]

Awesome absolutely nothing wrong with it. Worked like a champ I probably should’ve mentioned in the video that it had 180,000 miles on it it just rolled 190 something the other day

[@Johnnytsunami19]

@@sharpcarco Great to hear. Thanks for the reply. Will be doing mine here real soon with 150k on the vehicle.

[@davegames9492]

@@sharpcarco so nothing wrong with the mercon SP. Thanks for the tip

[@sharpcarco]

Not a bit actually it makes it shift better , I think we’re pushing about 15,000 miles on it so far. And I haven’t had any issue with it. I hope that’s the case with everyone of course I can’t be sure but I know in my situation I haven’t touched it since. I think the additive helped a little bit as well I was getting a limp mode condition When I would accelerate hard from 55 miles an hour to 80 miles an hour and that is not doing it no more so that’s great so far my results have been very very positive

[@benjaminramos3054]

Hi great video I’m filling up my transmission due to me not plugging the hoses that go to the radiator how much additive did you add ? Whole bottle or part ?

[@GunsAndRovers]

That’s the FILL plug you keep incorrectly referring to as the drain plug. Also your video is just a fluid level check-there’s no drain procedure as stated in the video title. Draining is the hardest part of this job due to limited access to get the pan out. That’s what we need to see.

[@ColdSun87]

Can't you just vacuum the transmission fluid out? I recently got a vacuum for the motor oil and was wondering if there was a way you could extract the transmission fluid with it as well.

[@GunsAndRovers]

@@ColdSun87 No, there’s no vacuum port for the Transmission. Definitely not on an LR4 and less likely on a LR3.

[@ColdSun87]

@vido4x4 this is an LR3 in the video, not an LR4... I knew there wasn't an actual vacuum port, but as long as you can get the hose in there you should be able to extract it (via full plug).

[@GunsAndRovers]

@@ColdSun87 I’m aware this is an LR3 video but they are very similar vehicles 1 generation apart. I suppose you can do what you are suggesting if you have an extraction device. However, to change the tranny filter you will have to drop the pan, which is the hard part due to the cross frame member in the way. Replacing fluids (oil or trans fluid) without changing the old filter is a half-assed job which can cause problems down the road. Also, I’m not confident those oil vacuum devices pick up all the heavier, dirty oil deposits from the bottom of the pan. Which is why I drain my fluids the old school way-crawling under the car and removing the drain plug.

[@jbluesb3southside]

yup who cares your ride good job 👍

[@dukeyhowzer]

That Mercon is the last thing you want to put in those vehicles. Use the correct zf fluid guys. That particular transmission is very sensitive to foreign oils. Trust me do not put anything but zf fluid.

[@sharpcarco]

I think you should’ve watch the video….. Then delete your comment

[@dukeyhowzer]

@@sharpcarco I did. I've seen plenty of zf transmissions come in with foreign fluid in them. Some can take it, others cannot. The lr3 transmission is a model that is particular. They say sealed for life, but it needs to be serviced every 75000. The only thing that may be holding yours together is the additive. However, after a while your torque converter will fail. The signs are a stumbling idle at 1500 rpm around 45 mph. This is from the torque converter locking and unlocking. The mercon fluid does not have the proper additives to keep this from happening. That transmission when properly maintained can easily reach 300000 miles. I've seen it

[@sharpcarco]

Well you must have missed when I put the additive inside it but that’s OK I’ve got 20,000 more miles on it than when I did this video. Can you take your dollars out and you give them to anybody you want I prefer to keep mine in my pocket as long as I possibly can thank you for your advice

[@stevenleiden9488]

I have 50,000 miles on mercon SP with no issues. It's what they use in the fords with this gearbox

[@bryanmartinez4147]

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[@chancecannon5777]

Use ZF fluid guys!!

[@sharpcarco]

Well I guess if you wanna do that I’m sure that’s fine but as far as I’m concerned my 40,000 miles says otherwise

[@joshmorimoto6240]

"Friction modifier" not slip modifier. Good content though!

[@sgsupreme17]

Dam I guess I'm not filling up

[@bryanmartinez4147]

😎😎😎

[@speedshiftr88]

As dirty as the inside of that car is..I'm sure no one will worry about the oil type..LOL

[@bryanmartinez4147]

Volume all the way up

[@joeianniello]

Thank you! Another awesome video. I always watch the whole video!! Several times often. The mask hurts your videos.. It muffles your voice, and makes it hard to read lips. It hinders our ability to understand your words. I plan on using Valvoline Maxlife synthetic ATF. It meets ZF specs and is approx the same price as your Ford fluid. And another hearty Thank You!!

[@sharpcarco]

Well thank you very much Joe for the kind words I greatly appreciate it and we’re very happy to happy to have you. Well most people think I’m wearing the mask because of Covid……. That’s not true…… I suppose technically it is because of Covid. Because during Covid the dog ate my false teeth and I was Embarrassed about it…… It’s going to needless to say at this point but I don’t wear a mask anywhere…. Ijs don’t really care what others do but don’t really see where it’s going to help either by appearance or safety. Just my opinion . Anyways I hope you enjoy my explanation and there were microphone problems with my phone as well at that time but on with the show regardless. I’m also very happy to say exactly the way I did it in this video is the way it’s still running and driving fine I think I’ve put on at least 20,000 miles so far it’s also shifting better even though I didn’t know there was a problem before. God bless to you and your family thank you so much for your support

[@joeianniello]

@@sharpcarco Best reason I have ever heard for wearing a mask! You are a beautiful man! You help others in search of knowledge. Thank you again!!!!

[@sharpcarco]

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[@RyanMadsen67]

Can’t hear you

[@tashawycoff7481]

Was thinking the same thing.. and closed captions isn't recognizing his words😢