And is only available in the UK at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cracka
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And is only available in the UK at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cracka
One thing that hasn't been bought up is it was built sept 2012 BUT it should have x/2013 compliance plate. Check on rego and insurance what year is addressed as it can mean say on full insurance new replacement what year is going to be replaced plus other factors
sept 2012 build, this month first rego I suppose? but I'll double check! it did say MY12 though.
Yes I see that as he needs to have the ECU physically at hand.....Quote:
Originally Posted by krispe
They all have EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve) in place. Its purpose is to divert some of the exhaust gas back into the combustion chamber to apparently reduce emissions. These gases can sometimes, apparently, cause sticking problems/jamming open/closed, which I reckon is right when you see the amount of soot at the end of your tailpipe. When you switch your engine off (in a quiet place) you should be able to hear the EGR going through its cleaning cycle, its 5 chucka chucka chucka chucka chucka like sounds. I couldn't at first but I tried it in the garage with the bonnet open and now I have heard it, I can hear it normally. It can be disabled with some of the 'tunes' ECU remaps, as that is where it is controlled from.Quote:
Originally Posted by beefy
The DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) is a physical honeycomb type structure in the exhaust system which traps exhaust 'crap' so to speak, when it nears capacity the dash light illuminates and the vehicle needs to be driven at basically highway speed for 20 mins or so to get the the thing hot enough to burn it out.
I have a MY12 90 which from what I can see does not have a DPF fitted. Beefy, have you had a look to see if you have 1 fitted, if so where abouts is it? All I can see in my system is the catalytic converter just downstream of the turbo.
I bought mine with about 8000 kms on it and had the dealer in Sydney do an oil and filter change anyhow (castrol edge preffessional). Even now with nearly 12000 kms on it I can hardly see the oil on the dipstick it is that clean. When I first checked it I thought the oil was low, I had to get the dipstick with the right amount of light reflecting on the it to be able to see the oil.;)
There has been lots of threads about oil types and it appears the extended service intervals are due to the classification of the oil needed in the Puma engine.
I am no mechanic by any means and this info I have gleaned from both this and other forums and then researching that information.
Hope this helps.
LoveB enjoy your day. There is something very special about picking up a new truck, and perhaps more so for a Defer. These cars end up consuming your life and become almost as important as the rest of the family.
Have a slow oogle over it when you get home. The dealer shouldn't miss anything but they do. Just note it down and they will attend to it first service.
I hope the wife takes to it. Mine only likes to drive it home after a party when I can't.
Oil, ask the dealer. Older school will have it more regularly, but new school technology does funny things. Who would have thought so much power could come from a small motor. Others will say that small motor won't last, but not many of us try and get five hundred to a million out of any motor. If your doing highway km then longer oil changes are probably fine.
Mine was 12K, but I rounded it to 10K service for ease or memories sake.
ian i thought it was just me re point 6.......Quote:
Originally Posted by ezyrama
best thing comfort wize {and peace of mind } is an ex box from mulgo,
raises the cubby box up 3 inches {feels abought the same as elbow on a bar} so you dont have to strain youre self resting youre arm on the cubby box
{and gets all youre electrics out from under youre seat further away from water}
"not only that but we will throw in free underseat storage"
Apparently service intervals in Australian MY13 onwards defenders are now 20,000k's.
I suppose there must be some magic engine oil.
Personally I would not trust the fuel filter to last that long without checking for water.
Also I don't know why but my My13 is still bone dry on the inside even after a heap of rain. I've not seen a defender ever that was this dry! I reckon they have changed the seals or the process for applying them.
Just goes to show - this new My13 is the best one i've owned to date.
I think the reason they stay dry-ish inside now is because you have air conditioning thats a bit more powerful than an asthmatic blowing thru a straw and that kinda pressurize's it ;). The bottom door seals have changed, but you can still see a bit of daylight in the front corner of my passenger door rubber. The only thing I find is the rear windows actually wind themselves down fractionally after a week or so.
BTW, LoveB, where's the Pic's, you cant have a new car without photos, them's the rulz!!!!!
Awww c'mon Pat...Quote:
Originally Posted by PAT303
I like them, and don't drive one any-more :p I still drive by a mates place with a shiny Grey 130 DC TDCi in the driveway and admire it.
To the OP:
They are a great unit, just keep an eye out, learn how the vehicle feels and you'll know if it ever does have something going a little funny.
Once you feel the vehicle - you will know it.
No need to over maintain it - that's all the short service intervals will be doing - wasting good oil.
Just service it by the book (which includes shorter intervals for heavy use - EG. I would service before and after a long desert trip)
ReMaps via the BAS interface can be removed prior to visits to Dealer so no warranty risk, and a great Fault Code reader included in the tool.
Blocking the EGR will help engine longevity, performance and economy.
Most of all - Enjoy it.... And Wave to ALL other Land Rovers you see...