D3/RRS Servicing Costs

Oil filter's easy. Pull off the plastic cover over the engine and it's there on top at the centre rear. Unscrew the housing and remove the filter. Sometimes you need to use a screwdriver or similar just to lever out the filter.

When putting in the new one put the filter onto the base first making sure the little spigot goes in the hole; and then put on the housing - 25Nm.

Pollen filter is above/behind the glovebox and is also relatively easy to replace, although can be stubborn to get out.

Don't know about the fuel filter as I didn't ever do it myself.

For what they cost (£17 from LR here) and how quickly they can be changed, I used to change the air filter at every service. I've replaced it with a K&N panel filter now, cost the same as 2 filters from LR so made sense.

Oil filter on mine (4.4 V8) is a royal pain in the arse to get at, the mantec guard has to be removed to access it. It's been left unchanged twice now by main dealer's because of that, much to my annoyance.

Can't help with the brake & coolant changes sorry. Can't see the coolant being a huge problem to change, I'm wary of changing brake fluid though, I'd much rather have that done properly.

Seems there is nothing I cannot do myself for this 48,000km service - though Ultra Tune can do it for $450 which is not bad - if they do the right job.

The car does not seem to have to go on the computer as there are no fault lights showing BUT the service indicator will have to be reset. I assume this means it does have to be done my the computer and neither myself or Ultra tune (I assume) cannot do this. If I am wrong - how can it be reset via the onboard systems? Also if not reset what annoying indicator/gong am I going to get?

Also I am going to download the manual from Topix - I assume I need to select 'All Documents" - single model etc - how long a subscription do I need to buy to download the manual? 1 day or 1 week?? I have ADSL2+ that runs about half speed.

Garry

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Originally Posted by Mike_S

... the Mantec guard has to be removed to access it. It's been left unchanged twice now by main dealer's because of that, much to my annoyance.

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That Dealer's a scumbag . My guy removes the Mantec in a flash , but I
go to a real LandRover 'shop . I'd have found another place without
******* , Mike

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Originally Posted by garrycol

- how can it be reset via the onboard systems? Also if not reset what annoying indicator/gong am I going to get?

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Forget the indicator , it's just a day-clock !
It only shows at start-up , and then it's gone .......
You cab buy a resetter from BBS , but why bother.
I love watching how "past the date" these indicators
can be on Taxis. LMAO !

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Originally Posted by Neil P

You cab buy a resetter from BBS , but why bother.

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BBS ??

Thanks for the information.

Garry

Blackbox Solutions Ltd. -- Products Page

50 Euros plus DHL

Already supplied by previous post.

Ryall

Garrycol,

I took mine to a main dealer for a basic service, pretty much as I wanted to keep the fully stamped book up to date.

I was quoted $450 ish (which wasn't much more than the Indy garage) plus it included free use of the courtesy car. So in she went.....

When I picked it up the bill was $750!! This included a wheel alignment and a fault diagnosis. Bloody hell!

Now, I know dealerships need to make money, but charging $120 for reading a fault is taking the p*** in my opinion.

I'm pretty handy on the spanners, too, and will now service it meself in future. (Had I done this in the first place, I would have had change left over for a fault mate).

Anyways, service it yourself. You'll feel more confident that you know what is going on with the vehicle, too.

It can't be any harder than my Series 3 diesel, which is a real pain in the testicles!

Forgot to add this link which'll help you, too.

Maintenance - DISCO3.CO.UK Knowledge Base