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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Steven on October 02, 2007, 15:04:48

Title: Service
Post by: Steven on October 02, 2007, 15:04:48: Hi all,
A question for the garage people... what exactly is included in servicing a Land Rover, for example our Disco...

I know the basics, air filter, fuel and oil filter change, what now?

Thanks in advance,
Title: Service
Post by: Horness on October 02, 2007, 15:09:59: 300 Service Schedule (http://www.horness.com/discovery/ds1%20service%20schedule.pdf) (PDF) (more docs here (http://www.horness.com/discovery/docs.htm))

Hope that helps.
Horness
Title: Service
Post by: Steven on October 02, 2007, 15:18:49: Wow, more than I expected! Thank you for that mate!

One more thing, wheres the sump plug on our 300tdi auto? :oops:
Title: Service
Post by: Digsit on October 02, 2007, 15:41:14: Smack bang above the steering damper at the back of the sump 8) You'll have to wipe off the oil when you change it :lol:
Title: Service
Post by: Steven on October 02, 2007, 16:22:04: Cheers Digsit!
So as soon as I open the plug, theres going to be oil rushing out? :shock: Then obviuosly put plug back in and refill with new... (?)
Title: Service
Post by: Thrasher on October 02, 2007, 16:23:53: Um Steven ... I might suggest you get someone else to help you the first time, or buy a book on practical mechanics. Changing oil is not just letting the old stuff run out ....

There's the preparation of the old oil, removing the filter, filling the filter, replacing the filter, putting back sump plug when all drained etc etc.
Title: Service
Post by: Steven on October 02, 2007, 16:31:47: OK! Thanks for noting me Thrasher, would this all be in Haynes manual, if so I'm getting one!
Title: Service
Post by: Thrasher on October 02, 2007, 16:37:40: The Haynes Book of Lies (HBOL) does explain the technique. :shock:

You might also want to add some engine flush etc..
Title: Service
Post by: Steven on October 02, 2007, 16:53:46: Quote from: "Thrasher"
The Haynes Book of Lies (HBOL) does explain the technique. :shock:

You might also want to add some engine flush etc..

Ok then :lol:
Thanks for ya help! :wink:
Title: Service
Post by: Digsit on October 02, 2007, 17:27:31: Also a good idea to get the engine hot so that more of the old oil runs out faster :wink:

As Nelly says, get yourself a manual and have a good read while checking all the parts BEFORE you attempt. Its a simple enough job when you have done a few but mistakes can be painful to you and expensive on your pocket :wink:
Title: Service
Post by: Digsit on October 02, 2007, 17:44:53: Steven.....where exactly are you in East Mids?
Title: Service
Post by: Steven on October 02, 2007, 20:23:53: Quote from: "Digsit"
Steven.....where exactly are you in East Mids?
Derbs
:)
Title: Service
Post by: Digsit on October 03, 2007, 18:20:32: That's a big county mate :roll:

Where in Derbs? :lol:
Title: Service
Post by: Steven on October 03, 2007, 18:59:05: Quote from: "Digsit"
That's a big county mate :roll:

Where in Derbs? :lol:

Derby, Alvaston... anymore details? 8-[
Title: Service
Post by: Digsit on October 03, 2007, 19:14:44: Just wondering how near you were for someone to come give some guidance 8)