Thread: D4 Dies after first service....VERY unhappy camper!

thought I'd add the (hopefully!) final update on this thread. They cleaned it all out, assured me that it would be fine and cause no long term problems, and I'll wait and see. Unfortunately, the car stunk of old burnt oil, both inside and out, for about two weeks whenever it was left sitting in the sun or locked in Garage. Not a desirable point for a hundred grand, leather interior.......
anyway, every chance I could, I've aired it with open windows and the smell has subsided and perhaps gone away. Hopefully a hot summer won't bring it back, because there is some residue somewhere.
Now, how about the poor fitment of the roof rails! simple job that I should have done myself.......

Hmm...
The following is from the disco3.co.uk site. Of note is the reference to potential oil pull-over and subsequent engine damage.




Just found this on TOPIx:

Reference: SSM49357

Models: Discovery 4/Range Rover Sport

Title: 3.0 TDV6 Engine Oil

Category: Engine

Last modified: 10-May-2011 00:00:00

Symptom; 401000 Oil System Concerns

Content

Issue: Clarification on engine oil specification applicable to 3.0 TDV6 derivatives.

Cause: Incorrect engine oil specification being used in some Markets.



Action:

The engine oil used in 3.0 TDV6 must be to specification WSS-M2C934B (ACEA A5/B5/C1). Land Rover recommends Castrol Professional Powerflow C1 5W-30 especially for vehicles fitted with DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) as this engine oil is specially formulated to minimize ash build up.

For non DPF vehicles ONLY, engine oil to specification WSS-MSC913B (ACEA A1/B1) may be used. Land Rover recommends Castrol SLX Professional C1 5W-30. It is permitted to use an alternative to Castrol as long as the specification stated above is met. The grade of oil used must be 5W-30, there can be no deviation from this viscosity. Failure to use a 5W-30 viscosity engine oil meeting the above stated specification will have a significant effect on the bearing shells which may cause irreparable damage to the engine.

NOTE - It is imperative that when the engine oil is drained from the sump during routine service work and replaced, the correct amount of engine oil is added to the engine as follows - 3.0 TDV6 Engine oil service fill with oil filter change 5.9 litres – Maximum. Therefore it is essential the correct amount of engine oil is measured prior to filling.

Failure to follow the above instruction will compromise the engine breather system, potentially resulting in oil pull-over and subsequent engine damage

I wonder how LR Australia will handle claims on this - after "dealers" use whatever oil they have at hand? Like the Darwin Mitsubishi dealership that also does LR cars - and use Valvoline 15W40! Good luck up there!

thanks Graeme

My last dealer service said Castrol Magnatec Professional 15W40. Should I be worried?