Richard Martin
Well-Known Member
This lot will do it for £49 Xpress Oil & Filter Change - IN'n'OUT Kwik Fit will do it for a similar price. Both probably less than buying the oil and filter and doing it yourself.
Singvogel
Well-Known Member
Something wrong there - as A1 is for petrol engines.
The TD4 needs a B or C oil and 3 is better than 1 - 2 is out of date stuff now.
Here's a handy explanation:
Oil Specifications Explained - What does 10w40 mean?
Thanks everyone.
Went out to my Freelander this morning, turned the key and just got a clicking sound. I thought it was The Solenoid or Starter motor, anyway I phone the RAC and a young guy turned up in 45 minutes(Pretty good) and as soon as he heard it he said it was the battery which I bought new 4 years ago. Anyway, to cut the story short he checked the whole charging system which was OK and sold me a new battery for £121.00 with a 5 year warranty, the old battery was only 3 year warranty. So all in all a bloody expensive start to the day, mind you I"m glad it was the battery and not anything else.
So now I guess I"ll go and buy my oil, 5w-30 C3 and if it"s it not too cold tomorrow do the oil and filter change.
This Landyzone must be the best thing since sliced bread, there are so many helpful Landy owners ready to help and give advice. Brilliant.
Went out to my Freelander this morning, turned the key and just got a clicking sound. I thought it was The Solenoid or Starter motor, anyway I phone the RAC and a young guy turned up in 45 minutes(Pretty good) and as soon as he heard it he said it was the battery which I bought new 4 years ago. Anyway, to cut the story short he checked the whole charging system which was OK and sold me a new battery for £121.00 with a 5 year warranty, the old battery was only 3 year warranty. So all in all a bloody expensive start to the day, mind you I"m glad it was the battery and not anything else.
So now I guess I"ll go and buy my oil, 5w-30 C3 and if it"s it not too cold tomorrow do the oil and filter change.
This Landyzone must be the best thing since sliced bread, there are so many helpful Landy owners ready to help and give advice. Brilliant.
Singvogel
Well-Known Member
Shame about the battery - but at least you now have a new one fitted without the bother of going searching for it and then fitting it yourself.
Good luck with the oil and filter change tomorrow.
Are you aware that you'll need a big chunky 36mm six-sided socket to remove the plastic top of the oil-filter bowl?
I wish I was nearer to give you a hand mate, but take your time and all will be well - there are lots of helpful guys on line who will quickly answer any questions you might have .
Good luck with the oil and filter change tomorrow.
Are you aware that you'll need a big chunky 36mm six-sided socket to remove the plastic top of the oil-filter bowl?
I wish I was nearer to give you a hand mate, but take your time and all will be well - there are lots of helpful guys on line who will quickly answer any questions you might have .
Thanks all,
Yes I do have 36mm socket, bought it for £5.00 and I know I will probably never use it again but it"s still handy to have.
I nearly considered selling my Freelander a month ago, but I"m glad I didn"t because which other Manufacturer of vehicles, other than Landrover has so many Knowledgeable, Helpful and Willing to give advice owners.
Thanks once again everybody.
Dave
Yes I do have 36mm socket, bought it for £5.00 and I know I will probably never use it again but it"s still handy to have.
I nearly considered selling my Freelander a month ago, but I"m glad I didn"t because which other Manufacturer of vehicles, other than Landrover has so many Knowledgeable, Helpful and Willing to give advice owners.
Thanks once again everybody.
Dave
JonFre
Active Member
I imagine there are more seventy year olds nowaadays than boy scouts.
Incidentally most seventy year olds don't regard themselves as old.
