Now the weather has improved for the better, who parks up the freelander for the summer and starts using the proper car

I'd just keep driving it and keep a look out for speed camera's and dick head drivers

I needed a vehicle that ticked all the boxes for winter use. 4 seats, fuel economy and the ability to go down farm tracks without ripping the bottom out. I paid just over 2k for my 03 TD4 which I have been more than happy with, I bought the TD4 after researching verious 4x4 I'm not a landrover...

Singvogel, I have the EGR mod on my TD4. I can't find anything on the "dying duck sound effect" would this mod be refering to the whistling sound I have, that I assumed is just turbo whistle. cheers

Gents, I need to re shoe my 03 TD4 in the very near future, My question is which is the best tyre for daily use mainly road. I do not have a need for off road tyres. Any info or recomendation would be greatfully recieved

We have a nice covering here, We will see tomorrow if the Gaylander is up to the mark and can earn its keep. Even though the heater is about as much use as a chocolate fire gaurd. Watch this space could be a Gaylander up for sale this time tomorrow

Thanks for the info gents. The engine temp and cooling system seems fine. I do get some heat out of the heater but no volume of air even when the blower is on full. I would expect to be able to dry my hair when the fan is on full power.

Gents As the weather turns colder I'm finding the heat in my TD4 getting less and less. This is not due to the fact that the engine temp is low, it seems a lack of air flow is the problem even when the fan is turned up to max. The pollen filter is new. Any ideas would be great cos I is freezing...

I have had my TD4 for a couple of months now, bought as a winter hack. Can't really fault it, easy and comfortable to drive, meets all my winter needs, room enough in the back for the kit I carry with the ability to go down farm tracks. Better on fuel than a disco also smaller which is a serious...

Ah those were the days indeed, the old pre- selector box with the GCP if you got it wrong your knee almost hit your chin. Ferret, Saracen APC and the old Bedford RL that how I learned to drive Nostalgic yes But I much prefer driving my Boxster and the gaylander

I can remember the days when vehicles had things called points, condensers and carburettors

Wow thanks for that!!!!!! being called a young un hahahaha

I too am new to the Freelander. I've now racked up just over 1,000 miles. I have learned a great deal from the gents on this site, thanks. My advice would be to check all the levels regular, check the tyre pressures as these can have an adverse effect on the 4 wheel drive train and fuel economy...

have you checked your tyres, could be something in the tread stone nail ?

Gents, My rear wiper appears to have a mind of its own!!! If use my wipers on delay or slow speed the rear wiper starts a few minutes later? even though Ive not touched the rear wiper switch Confused

Having held a debate with friends today it appears that two stroke oil makes a difference and not to buy super market fuel pay a few pence more for fuel and get better MPG

Gents, thanks for all the info Ive gained from you all, I've now managed to get my TD4 up to 35 mpg combined. Ive blanked off the EGR, removed the ;chip; and uped the tyre pressure to 32 psi. This vehicle has to work hard and earn its keep. With my last fill up Ive added some two stroke...

Porshe Boxster low MPG loads of fun. TD4 very nice to drive very comfortable very well equiped ticks all the right boxes for me over the winter. Its my winter hack

I too have not long had my freelander, the first tank full returned me about 25 mpg. very disappointing. checked tyre pressures and filter etc. eased back on the old right foot kept the speed below 60. All my journeys are 70% dual carrageway managed 32mpg. gutted. Removed the cheap and nasty...

Sulk, then keep it longer than I planned, park it up for the summer when my proper car comes out