Lotus Gearbox Oil change made easy

• The mechanic will inspect the fluid.
• If necessary, the mechanic will replace the fluid.
• The mechanic will test drive the car and inspect the gearbox.

• When the gearbox's fluid has discoloured.
• When you have trouble changing gear.
• When the gearbox temperature light on the car's dashboard is on.
• When there is a grinding noise coming from the gearbox.

A gearbox oil change usually takes around 1 hour, but can take less or more time. Ultimately, the time that the job will take will depend on a number of factors, like your vehicle's make and model, year, as well as other factors. Select your car at the top of this page for information on job time and cost for your vehicle through ClickMechanic.

Most manufacturers recommend that you change gearbox oil at between 30,000 and 60,000 miles and at regular intervals after that. If you do a lot of driving in urban areas, where you’re often changing up and down through your gears, you drive your car for a living so the gearbox gets plenty of use, it’s sometimes advisable to change your gearbox oil as often as every 15,000 miles.

Always service the gearbox fluid as and when stipulated in the guidelines set out by your car's manufacturer. It is essential that the fluid is kept in superb condition to ensure the gearbox does not suffer from excessive wear or damage. This should contribute to a prolonged and unproblematic gearbox lifespan.

Should you experience problems prior to the next scheduled service as stipulated by the manufacturer it is important to have the gearbox inspected and, if necessary, have the gearbox fluid replaced.

Like any kind of greasy substance that you put inside the workings of your car, gearbox oil will lose its effectiveness over time. It can also leak, and if you spot such a problem, you should always get it investigated, and the oil topped up if necessary.

If you change gears gently, you will be giving yourself a good chance of extending the time between two gearbox fluid changes.

Using a more heat resistant synthetic oil can also contribute to a longer timespan.

A gearbox oil change generally costs between £70 and £120 with an average price of £85. Ultimately, the cost of a gearbox fluid replacement depends on your car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having your gearbox fluid replaced by ClickMechanic by selecting your car at the top of this page!

A gearbox service for an automatic car can cost from £150 to over £250, depending on the type of gearbox and the parts required.

A gearbox should be serviced according to the recommended manufacturer service schedule or if an issue with the gearbox has been identified. For example, if the gearbox fails to change gears, there is a jerky gear shift or the transmission overheats a gearbox service may help remedy these issues.

There's a number of tell-tale signs that can indicate that the gearbox oil level is low:

• Trouble shifting gears
• Gearbox overheats
• Noises from the gearbox
• Delayed engagement of gears
• Vibrations from the gearbox

Yes, many local garages are able to offer collection and delivery for a gearbox oil change on your Lotus. With ClickMechanic collection & delivery is free if your vehicle is drivable. Once booked a mechanic will pick up the vehicle on the day and time of your choice, do the work, and return the vehicle at a time convenient to you. Simply enter your vehicle registration number and postcode to get an upfront price for a gearbox oil change on your Lotus.

Yes, mobile mechanics can do a gearbox oil change at your home or office on your Lotus, provided there is a safe and sufficient space to conduct the repair or replacement. With ClickMechanic, once booked for a date and time of your choice, your booking will be offered to vetted mobile mechanics in your area.