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LDV T60 problems: find a mechanic

What owners report, the schedule and the timing belt question.

The LDV T60 problems that keep turning up in CarsGuide's owner questions are gears that won't select, transmission fluid leaks, coolant loss and limp mode. Most point to a fluid level or an electronic fault that a scan and a proper look can find. If the ute won't go into gear, stop and get it checked. Don't top it up and drive home.

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What does your T60 need?

What does your T60 need?

On the road? Get everyone somewhere safe, away from traffic. Anyone hurt or in danger: call 000.

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Most point to a fluid level or an electronic fault that a scan and a proper look can find. If the ute won't go into gear, stop and get it checked. Don't top it up and drive home.

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If the T60 won't select a gear or overheats

Get off the road somewhere safe, with your hazard lights on. Low transmission fluid stops gears working, and topping it up to drive home can hide damage. If the temperature light is red, switch off and never open a hot coolant cap. Call roadside assistance if you have it. If anyone is hurt or in danger, call 000.

T60 signs worth acting on

  • Gears that hunt, slip or won't engage
  • Fluid spots under the ute where it usually parks
  • A coolant level that keeps dropping after a few drives
  • Sudden loss of power, with speed or gears held back

What's behind those T60 complaints?

Transmission fluid. One answer on a 2023 T60 Pro said the model has a reputation for leaking fluid from breathers or plugs. On a 2022 Pro Max that wouldn't go into gear, the suspects were a loose fill plug, a breather, or damage that let the oil out. Under warranty, those go to an LDV dealer first.

Coolant. The intercooler has its own cooling system with an overflow valve, which can let coolant go when it's overfull. That may settle after a few cycles. If the level keeps falling, a workshop pressure test can find a leak in the plumbing, the expansion tank or the valve. See coolant leaks.

Limp mode. This protective mode holds back power, speed and some gears. A 2019 owner's trouble in automatic pointed to an electronic fault, so a scan comes first. A 2020 answer warned that a fault may leave no code if the computer doesn't watch that part, so time spent on T60s counts. Limp mode has more.

These are owners' questions, not a fault count. CarsGuide's T60 page lists no recalls, but an LDV dealer can check your VIN.

Does a T60 have a timing belt?

Go to the service schedule in your T60's owner's manual. There are two main diesels: the 2.8-litre the ute launched with on 25 September 2017, and the later 2.0-litre twin-turbo. A timing belt (the toothed rubber belt that keeps the valves in step) gets a line in that schedule with a distance or an age, and the engine decides which line is yours.

No manual? Give the mechanic the VIN and ask them to confirm the engine and what it needs. On a used ute, ask for proof of any belt change. Our timing belt page explains what the job involves.

T60 servicing and warranty

LDV's suggested schedule is 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first, on both the 2018 ute and the 2025 T60 Plus. Towing or a full tray is worth mentioning to the mechanic.

Warranty changed over the years. Carsales shows 5 years or 130,000 km for 2018, and CarExpert shows 7 years or 200,000 km on the 2025 Plus, so check your own paperwork. If a qualified independent mechanic services the ute to LDV's schedule and specifications, that does not by itself void the new car warranty.

Tell us it's a T60, the year, and what it's doing. A local mechanic who specialises in your car.

What you can do on a T60

You can

  • Check the coolant level in the overflow tank with the engine cold
  • Look for fresh spots on the driveway
  • Note whether the fault happens in automatic, manual or both
  • Mention any recent battery work: one owner's display switched to Chinese afterwards

Leave to the mechanic

  • Scanning for codes and reading live data
  • Pressure testing the cooling systems
  • Checking the transmission's fluid level and plugs

What we'd do with a T60

Write down exactly when the fault shows up: cold or hot, loaded or empty, automatic or manual. That note saves more time than anything else on an intermittent fault. If the ute's under warranty, start with LDV and keep the job numbers. If it isn't, ask the mechanic how many T60s they've had on the hoist, and for the scan results in writing.

Questions people ask

Does the LDV T60 have a timing belt or chain?

Your owner's manual settles that for your engine. Check the service schedule for a timing belt line, or give a mechanic the VIN so they can confirm the engine and what it needs.

How often does a T60 need a service?

LDV suggests every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. Heavy towing or loads are worth raising with the mechanic, as they're harder on fluids and brakes.

Why is my T60 in limp mode with no fault code?

A fault may not log a code if the computer doesn't monitor that part. Have it scanned anyway, then ask a mechanic who works on T60s to look further, and tell them exactly when it happens.

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