Oil change in a 2003 Disco II (US spec V8 engine)

Howdy gents --

Bought a used Disco to replace my worn out Range Rover and didn't get
an owners manual. To my disgust the oil level is about a quart low and
looks awfully dirty, so I have some concerns that the previous
maintenance was a bit "casual" and I want to change the oil this
weekend.

How much oil is in this engine?

What viscosity is appropriate here in Florida where it's hot, hot, HOT?

What are the experiences with synthetic oils in these beasts?

I apologize if this is a sore subject -- in some of the motorcycle
groups that I'm in we joke about the regularly scheduled oil threads
where the zealots get involved. But don't worry ... I'm sure that I
will be asking about tires next

Seriously, thanks for the info!

--PirateJohn--
www.PirateJohn.com

PirateJohn wrote:

> I apologize if this is a sore subject -- in some of the motorcycle
> groups that I'm in we joke about the regularly scheduled oil threads
> where the zealots get involved. But don't worry ... I'm sure that I
> will be asking about tires next

NOOOOOOOOooo! not another oil thread !

John, take a look on Google Groups - we are ALWAYS hacking at oil fills.

Steve

PirateJohn wrote:
> Howdy gents --
>
> Bought a used Disco to replace my worn out Range Rover and didn't get
> an owners manual. To my disgust the oil level is about a quart low
> and looks awfully dirty, so I have some concerns that the previous
> maintenance was a bit "casual" and I want to change the oil this
> weekend.
>
> How much oil is in this engine?
>
> What viscosity is appropriate here in Florida where it's hot, hot,
> HOT?
>
> What are the experiences with synthetic oils in these beasts?
>
> I apologize if this is a sore subject -- in some of the motorcycle
> groups that I'm in we joke about the regularly scheduled oil threads
> where the zealots get involved. But don't worry ... I'm sure that I
> will be asking about tires next
>
> Seriously, thanks for the info!
>
> --PirateJohn--
> www.PirateJohn.com

Won't do you much good unless you learn how to spell it properly first.

It would seem that you need about a quart more than it currently contains, ie 946
mL or using real pints it'd be 1115 mL or there abouts.
Sorry I don't know what the sump capacity of that engine is, whichever engine it
might be. However, remember being a Land Rover it will have a tendency to make its
oil dirty and also to dump large quantities of it on your driveway. This is normal
for these vehicles, indeed, when one stops marking the driveway it can usually be
reckoned to be out of oil.


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If the answer is offensive maybe the question was inappropriate

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PirateJohn wrote:
> Howdy gents --
>
> Bought a used Disco to replace my worn out Range Rover and didn't get
> an owners manual. To my disgust the oil level is about a quart low and
> looks awfully dirty, so I have some concerns that the previous
> maintenance was a bit "casual" and I want to change the oil this
> weekend.
>
> How much oil is in this engine?

6.1 Liters or 12.9 Pints.

> What viscosity is appropriate here in Florida where it's hot, hot, HOT?

Check this URL for information on viscosity:
http://auto.indiamart.com/auto-consumables/engine-oil-its-viscosity.html

> What are the experiences with synthetic oils in these beasts?

I run Mobil 1 Synthetics for engine oil, transfer case, gearbox, and
diffs, front and rear. Do not start using synthetics if you already have
a leak. It will get worse. No leak, no problem.

http://mobil1.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_Truck_SUV_5W30.aspx
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_Synthetic_ATF.aspx
http://mobil1.com/USA-English/Motor...il_1_Fully_Synthetic_Gear_Lube_75W-140LS.aspx
http://mobil1.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Other_Products/Mobil_1_Synthetic_Grease.aspx

For those who have a TDi:

http://mobil1.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_Turbo_Diesel_Truck_5W-40.aspx

> I apologize if this is a sore subject -- in some of the motorcycle
> groups that I'm in we joke about the regularly scheduled oil threads
> where the zealots get involved. But don't worry ... I'm sure that I
> will be asking about tires next

I run Goodyear MT/R 225 on my wife's Landie and 245 on mine.

> Seriously, thanks for the info!
>
> --PirateJohn--
> www.PirateJohn.com
>

Any other questions?

--
JEFFREY S AUSTIN
CHESAPEAKE VA

“I fight what you fear, The Red Devil”

Jeffrey S Austin wrote:

> >
>
> Any other questions?
>

Got the winning Florida Lotto numbers for the next drawing?

Seriously, thanks all!

On 27 Jul 2006 07:59:00 -0700, "PirateJohn" <[email protected]>
scribbled the following nonsense:

>
>Jeffrey S Austin wrote:
>
>> >
>>
>> Any other questions?
>>
>
>Got the winning Florida Lotto numbers for the next drawing?
>
>Seriously, thanks all!

dunno, but according to my e-mails today there's no point enetering,
because I won it, along with the Spanish, Dutch and German
lotteries......

That and the 12 offers to recieve £3 million for transferring money
for some dodgy geezers in Africa, I reckon I could retire and buy me a
small country ;-)

Bloody spamming and scamming gits!!!
--

Simon Isaacs

"Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote"
George Jean Nathan (1882-1955)

ROT13 me....