Is220D Gearbox

[mcdonji1]

I am having the 3rd to 2nd syncro problem so car is in today at the new Glasgow Lexus. They have just told me the gearbox oil need changing and that will be £62 BUT as its done at 20k service ( I'm at 16000 now) they will not do this at service and not charge me. My question is does the gearbox oil actually get changed at 20k?

Jim

[Matus]

I don't remember such an item on the bill, and I am sure they don't do it on 40k service, so I don't think they do it on 20k.

[fjcfarrar]

I am having the 3rd to 2nd syncro problem so car is in today at the new Glasgow Lexus. They have just told me the gearbox oil need changing and that will be £62 BUT as its done at 20k service ( I'm at 16000 now) they will not do this at service and not charge me. My question is does the gearbox oil actually get changed at 20k?

Jim

Unless they are changing the oil for a different type because what was originally supplied causes a problem; I would be a bit suspicious of possible smoke & mirrors. Just fresh oil is unlikely to "cure" gearbox faults. In many cars it is in for life.