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My 2010 XF 3.0 litre diesel has 73,000 on the clock and it seems that it ought to have a gearbox oil and filter change as I can find no record of it having had one. Having asked a local independent for a quote for that, as well as an oil service and a fuel pump drive belt replacement, together with what I have read on the forum, I am somewhat confused.

My quote includes for gearbox oil - 10 pints at £19.39/litre a sump pan at £173.27 and 1.5 hrs labour, all plus VAT. Is it necessary to replace the sump pan in order to replace the filter ... or what? The total comes to £589, Is this a reasonable charge for doing a gearbox oil change? Do others have any experience of the work involved and expected cost for this job?

Any help or guidance would be very welcome, thanks.

The oil is expensive and yes I believe the filter and sump pain are one, so you can’t just replace the filter. Certainly that’s the case with the XK and S type, so assume it is with the XF. I have paid not much less than that in the past. Don’t be tempted to go with cheaper oil.