Thread: Fluid changes, filters and other recommendations

have you got a V8 or a turbo 4 diesel?

For filters, I personally would only use:

Donaldson
MANN+HUMMEL
Fleetguard
Coopers (should be the same as OEM Land Rover)

All will be OEM quality or better, others likely not.

You will probably have to go to a specialist filter supplier to buy them.

Originally Posted by bigcarle

have you got a V8 or a turbo 4 diesel?

Sorry it's a Tdi.

Well changed the engine oil and filters. What a crap job changing that oil filter is, gotta love having black oil running down your arm . Ended up using Penrite HPR15 which I used in the Patrol for many years.

Diff oils next.

Took a run to Newcastle to pick up the new (used) camper trailer and it seemed to pull it ok, struggled up some of the bigger hills but I loved driving it . There were a couple of times when the tacho fluctuated a bit but I didn't notice any physical changes in the running of the car, anyone have any ideas what this would be?

tacho feed is from the alternator so either a loose connection on the alternator or a sign the alternator is on its way out

Originally Posted by Earvin

Well changed the engine oil and filters. What a crap job changing that oil filter is, gotta love having black oil running down your arm . Ended up using Penrite HPR15 which I used in the Patrol for many years.

Diff oils next.

Took a run to Newcastle to pick up the new (used) camper trailer and it seemed to pull it ok, struggled up some of the bigger hills but I loved driving it . There were a couple of times when the tacho fluctuated a bit but I didn't notice any physical changes in the running of the car, anyone have any ideas what this would be?

Next time you change the filter, cut a 2 litre plastic milk container in half. Slip the bottom half up over the filter and use it to undo the filter.

The container catches all the oil and the filter just drops into the bottom of the container. No mess at all.

I would look in
The Good Oil Forum,,,,,

I have a 95 Tdi.
I had been using Penrite 15W40 or 20W50, but it was a bit rattly on startup so this time I went to Penrite 20W60 and it seems much quieter. Mine has done 280k. They like a 5000k oil change.
I would change the black water container as mine split and cooked my previous motor and the replacement cost $6000.
You will notice two plastic plugs in the top of the radiator and on top of the motor in the cooling system. They are one use only. Twisting them usually twists the head off. There are brass replacements available from Landy dealers which are worth the small change they cost.
I recommend you pull up the carpet under the front seats and see if the floor is rusting around the seat mounts. A bit of rust converter and paint or oil should settle it.
Do you have any rust on the underside of the opera windows at the back up high? Its a common problem. Best to fix it before it spreads.
Your fuel pump can be tweaked to increase pulling power. Its a 5 minute job for anyone who knows what they're doing, such as a Landy specialist.
Enjoy your truck - they're good things.