F46 Gearbox Oil change 2 Series Gran Lux Tourer

[CGH]

Recent information on screen that the above requires a change at 6 years old. In all the vehicle that I have owned never had to do this.

Anyone had this done and if so what did it cost please

[Greydog]

Morning CGH

Welcome to the Forum

The poor old gearbox is one of the most abused parts of a car and can be as expensive to repair/replace as an engine which we service religiously, yet the gearbox and diffs are ignored

All car manufacturers buy the Gearbox in knowing that the gearbox manufacturer has a service schedule for each box type. As often this schedule is outside their own Warranty responsobility they ignore it (or used to) At one time several Main Dealers would tell customers the Gearbox is sealed for life ??? While the Manufacturer advised service Fluid and Filter every 60000 to 100000 kilometers dependent on climate and use.

Service cost is normally similar to an engine service 

Dave

 

[CGH]

2 hours ago, Greydog said:

Morning CGH

Welcome to the Forum

The poor old gearbox is one of the most abused parts of a car and can be as expensive to repair/replace as an engine which we service religiously, yet the gearbox and diffs are ignored

All car manufacturers buy the Gearbox in knowing that the gearbox manufacturer has a service schedule for each box type. As often this schedule is outside their own Warranty responsobility they ignore it (or used to) At one time several Main Dealers would tell customers the Gearbox is sealed for life ??? While the Manufacturer advised service Fluid and Filter every 60000 to 100000 kilometers dependent on climate and use.

Service cost is normally similar to an engine service 

Dave

 

Hi Dave Thank you for the reply. I have since found out that the cost is likely to be £266.00. I previously owned a number of V.A.G vehicles and they said the same sealed for life, but you take a big chance if you believe that!

Regards