Oil Change notes/pics (2006 LR3, 4.0L V6)
#11
Yep; my second 'real' job (after bussing tables) was changing oil at the local indy garage. Learned real quick that those gaskets are supposed to stay with the filter, not the vehicle! Also, rub a little oil on the gasket before install.
#13
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2. Filter - There was also a sale on the PureOne Puralator filers (2 for $10), but they were out of my filter. They had Mobil and K&N available, but the 4.0L was/is a Ford engine. I think it was Rovin4Life who said just get the Motorcraft filter for the 4.0L since the engine is tried and true, being used in Ford Mustangs, F-150's and Explorers, and it is virtually bullet proof. But due to the difficulty of getting off the old filter (more on that later) I would seriously consider the K&N with it's 1-inch nut on the bottom.
2. Filter - There was also a sale on the PureOne Puralator filers (2 for $10), but they were out of my filter. They had Mobil and K&N available, but the 4.0L was/is a Ford engine. I think it was Rovin4Life who said just get the Motorcraft filter for the 4.0L since the engine is tried and true, being used in Ford Mustangs, F-150's and Explorers, and it is virtually bullet proof. But due to the difficulty of getting off the old filter (more on that later) I would seriously consider the K&N with it's 1-inch nut on the bottom.
#14
Great write-ups and really appreciated the picture of the differential drain plugs. Mine looked the same with the sludge and fine metal particles which freaked me out until I saw yours too.
Has anyone attempted the pan and fluid change yet for the LR3 transmission? The ZF 6HP26 calls for the Lifeguard6. Seems like the right thing as ZF specs only that and I cannot find anything else meeting Shell M-1375.4 specs. Doesn't seem worth the risk to put the Redline DAF 4 in it to save $80.
Has anyone attempted the pan and fluid change yet for the LR3 transmission? The ZF 6HP26 calls for the Lifeguard6. Seems like the right thing as ZF specs only that and I cannot find anything else meeting Shell M-1375.4 specs. Doesn't seem worth the risk to put the Redline DAF 4 in it to save $80.
#15
Great write-ups and really appreciated the picture of the differential drain plugs. Mine looked the same with the sludge and fine metal particles which freaked me out until I saw yours too.
Has anyone attempted the pan and fluid change yet for the LR3 transmission? The ZF 6HP26 calls for the Lifeguard6. Seems like the right thing as ZF specs only that and I cannot find anything else meeting Shell M-1375.4 specs. Doesn't seem worth the risk to put the Redline DAF 4 in it to save $80.
Has anyone attempted the pan and fluid change yet for the LR3 transmission? The ZF 6HP26 calls for the Lifeguard6. Seems like the right thing as ZF specs only that and I cannot find anything else meeting Shell M-1375.4 specs. Doesn't seem worth the risk to put the Redline DAF 4 in it to save $80.
ETA: yes, lifeguard 6 is the correct fluid
#17
Link to some ZF 6HP26X tranny material.
Below is a link to some tranny info. There are files with regards to removal of the plastic pan etc as well as the refilling process.
While there are some tricks and shortcuts, removing and replacing the plastic filter/pan combo requires sort of lifting the engine a bit.
That however is the easy part. The refilling is the hard part as there is no dip stick. Too little oil, bad, too much, worse.
DISCO3.CO.UK Photo Gallery - ZF 6HP26 Automatic Transmission in LR3
While there are some tricks and shortcuts, removing and replacing the plastic filter/pan combo requires sort of lifting the engine a bit.
That however is the easy part. The refilling is the hard part as there is no dip stick. Too little oil, bad, too much, worse.
DISCO3.CO.UK Photo Gallery - ZF 6HP26 Automatic Transmission in LR3
#18
Ready to Change
http://www.thectsc.com/images/pdf/6_...eplacement.pdf
Thanks to bbyer for the extra documentation. I'll see how this goes next week!
#19
Connector sleeve a good idea.
Yes, I have read that the sleeve is a weak link and that replacement at the time the pan is removed is a smart move.
The trick to getting the old pan off is to "saw off" the vertical oil pipe once you have dropped the pan a bit. Since you have the new plastic pan, you can see what I am referring to.
You still have to lift the engine to get the new pan on, (vertical clearance for that pipe), but it can simplify the removal process.
There is a new rubber gasket at the top of the nipple - make certain the old one comes out.
The only other problem is how much oil to put in. Some shops use one of those infra red temperature scanners to determine tranny temp and hence oil temp. It is a bit of an art.
I think you were wise to pay for the official oil. Apparently not only does the LifeGuard6 contain Unobtainium, but also stardust from a proprietary star - well it seems that way, but who knows, so given the difficulty of the pan change, why add variables.
The trick to getting the old pan off is to "saw off" the vertical oil pipe once you have dropped the pan a bit. Since you have the new plastic pan, you can see what I am referring to.
You still have to lift the engine to get the new pan on, (vertical clearance for that pipe), but it can simplify the removal process.
There is a new rubber gasket at the top of the nipple - make certain the old one comes out.
The only other problem is how much oil to put in. Some shops use one of those infra red temperature scanners to determine tranny temp and hence oil temp. It is a bit of an art.
I think you were wise to pay for the official oil. Apparently not only does the LifeGuard6 contain Unobtainium, but also stardust from a proprietary star - well it seems that way, but who knows, so given the difficulty of the pan change, why add variables.
#20
hi
i am having problem finding the front differential filler plug. i put my lr3 se v6 4.0l on ramp went underneath found the oil filter and drain, the differential drain plug but any pics that i compare either the ones you ahve posted or ones mentioned in the manual i am unable to find the front differential filler plug.
i am having problem finding the front differential filler plug. i put my lr3 se v6 4.0l on ramp went underneath found the oil filter and drain, the differential drain plug but any pics that i compare either the ones you ahve posted or ones mentioned in the manual i am unable to find the front differential filler plug.