Thanks to Bodsey for his quick response and flushing not only the gearbox but the transfer box and diffs.

I had not realised how clunky my gear change had become but it is now so smooth I can hardly feel it change. Another job ticked off! 2019 Autobiography SDV8 Byron blue/black - current
2016 Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black/Ivory - sold
2009 RR Sport TDV8 HSE - sold

He's a legend  2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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What’s the recommended (by Bodsy!) interval for an L405 flush? He did my old D3 and it was like a new car.

Cheers

Between 50-75k, according to ZF

Thanks Mikey (as in DiscoMikey?)

Sounds like a trip to Ian after the winter is required. 53k and already starting to feel a little sharp. Transfer cases etc being done on the next service in a few weeks time as well.

Cheers

Andy

Martin Hind at Dartford Transmissions and Autocare is also close to you in Kent....
Bodsy can be booked for weeks in advance due to demand but it's very convenient having him on your drive 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Thanks DrRob

I have used Ian’s services before on my D3 - he is a top bloke so will probably link up with him on one of his next SE days

Cheers

Andrew

Hi all, Just wondering what an 'appropriate' or reasonable price would be to replace transmission oil (2015 SDV8).

From a local gearbox specialist I've been quoted:
£50 per litre - 9 litres required
£193.39 - gearbox filter
£120 - labour

Total - £763.39

Sound okay?

Would get more quotes, specialist in Northamptonshire quoting £450 inc filter

You do need to be careful that you are comparing like for like quotes, a genuine ZF filter and oil will always cost a lot more than so called “equivalent” bits.
Only you can decide if the saving is worth the risk.

Noted with thanks chaps. I'll take your advice. I'll check my quote is for 'genuine' parts/products and then get a couple more like-for-like quotes. Keep it oem as far a possible.