MG5 State of reduction drive oil…

[Peterboat]

It isn't a routine service procedure so your dealer won't do it unless you specifically request it.

It is part of a service mine requires doing in June it will be over 60k and its 5 service I think?

 

[Alb]

 

[dragon2611]

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Concerning that the brake fluid is only recommended on the low mileage services even after 4 years

 

[Fokmg]

Just had my MG5 in for its latest service (4 years) I note that the transmission oil was changed Shell sl2808 1 the cost was £33.86 for the oil.
Yet again the brake fluid was changed! I know the stuffs hydroscopic and Wales is a bit wet but the frequency of change is a bit OTT ! Particiulaly a the brakes hardly get used! I expect the brake pads to out last the car!
I at least have a dealer that is fairly good and does make sure the car is serviced correctly, and usually can book in a service within 7 days.

 

[Paulie68]

Concerning that the brake fluid is only recommended on the low mileage services even after 4 years

Not really, brake fluid changing is usually overdone. Just needs a 10 second test for moisture content, hardly any cars really need it changing before 3 or 4 years, even under heavy use.

 

[Peterboat]

Not really, brake fluid changing is usually overdone. Just needs a 10 second test for moisture content, hardly any cars really need it changing before 3 or 4 years, even under heavy use.

Yes we test the brake fluid in the garage at every service. We normally bleed the system every time it has a pipe opened for brake work

 

[Macadoodle]

Yes we test the brake fluid in the garage at every service. We normally bleed the system every time it has a pipe opened for brake work

Yep, my car at 2.5 yrs 34k miles is showing no moisture detected on the ( admittedly fairly basic ) resistance tester gizmo I have.
I'll probably run fresh fluid through it if I still own it at the 4yr mark.

2 years is unnecessary unless you park on the sea floor on a regular basis.

 

[Peterboat]

I have ordered oil for the transmission, when it arrives I will change it, I will take pictures of the old stuff coming out

 

[Peterboat]

So here is the promised picture, 60k its dirty but not that bad, the magnetic plug only had a bit of steel on it. I am not concerned about it at all i have seen far worse in ZF auto boxes at the same mileage. It took longer to drop the covers and put them back than drop the oil and replace it. I will have to do some rustproofing this year to keep it in good condition as i would like to keep it until i finish driving

 

[Alb]

Looks a bit cloudy to me

 

[Peterboat]

Looks a bit cloudy to me

Very

 

[WigglePig]

What size is the drain plug? I don't think the OE one has a magnet so I'm planning on fitting a mag plug when I check that the oil really was changed.

 

[Peterboat]

What size is the drain plug? I don't think the OE one has a magnet so I'm planning on fitting a mag plug when I check that the oil really was changed.

It does have a magnetic plug or at least mine did have debris stuck to it