Hello all!
Pulling the trigger on a 2012 Range Rover Sport Autobiography, 5.0 L V8 SC…!
She’s got 45k miles, meticulous maintenance by LR dealers in prior hands, and no apparent issues now. She’s had the fuel pump and water pump replaced around 30k miles (recalls I think).
A trusted mechanic did a pre-purchase inspection and found noise from the supercharger isolater but otherwise no issues. Timing chains sound smooth.
I was hoping to ask the group a few questions:
1a) Besides changing oils, oil filter, and air filter, is there anything I should do now? (I know I should do the timing chain service before 80k miles).
1b) What specific brands of fluids and filters does the group like for this motor?
2) Near-term/easy project will be Apple CarPlay… what are your favorite options for this that retain the stock appearance and functionality?
3) A lofty idea has been to piece together the parts to retrofit/install ACC (this one didn’t have it). Seems like with the control panel and sensors/computer modules this should be doable (and reprogramming the computer). Has anyone done this with success on the 5.0 V8?
Will post pics when it is in hand!
Pulling the trigger on a 2012 Range Rover Sport Autobiography, 5.0 L V8 SC…!
She’s got 45k miles, meticulous maintenance by LR dealers in prior hands, and no apparent issues now. She’s had the fuel pump and water pump replaced around 30k miles (recalls I think).
A trusted mechanic did a pre-purchase inspection and found noise from the supercharger isolater but otherwise no issues. Timing chains sound smooth.
I was hoping to ask the group a few questions:
1a) Besides changing oils, oil filter, and air filter, is there anything I should do now? (I know I should do the timing chain service before 80k miles).
1b) What specific brands of fluids and filters does the group like for this motor?
2) Near-term/easy project will be Apple CarPlay… what are your favorite options for this that retain the stock appearance and functionality?
3) A lofty idea has been to piece together the parts to retrofit/install ACC (this one didn’t have it). Seems like with the control panel and sensors/computer modules this should be doable (and reprogramming the computer). Has anyone done this with success on the 5.0 V8?
Will post pics when it is in hand!
