Thread: TDV6 major service costs

Why are you not asking the Dealer for a costs-break down
and explanation ? As for coolant , by the time you see any of that
, Juliar will be a distant memory.

I cannot speak for the TDV6 in a Territory but coolant in a landie TDV6 has a service life of 10 years - SUBJECT - to a specific gravity test at each service within specs. Not sure if it will last 10 years but I would have thought a routine coolant change in a Territory will not be required for a long time.

Garry

Originally Posted by Neil P

Why are you not asking the Dealer for a costs-break down
and explanation ? As for coolant , by the time you see any of that
, Juliar will be a distant memory.

I'll be asking the dealer for the cost breakdown, just thought I'd get the 'heads-up' on here because you can't always believe what the dealer tells you.

Any ideas what extra costs there are on the major service for the TDV6 motor ?


Colin

Originally Posted by garrycol

I cannot speak for the TDV6 in a Territory but coolant in a landie TDV6 has a service life of 10 years - SUBJECT - to a specific gravity test at each service within specs. Not sure if it will last 10 years but I would have thought a routine coolant change in a Territory will not be required for a long time.

Garry

Garry,

That sounds like a long time between coolant changes, is there a kilometre limit as well ?
I did the old model Territory after 4 years, easy to do except I was caught out by the single use hose clamps they use. Still intrigued as to why the coolant change costs are higher for the TDV6 than the petrol. Is it a different specification or just a PITA to do the job ?

Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

Garry,

That sounds like a long time between coolant changes, is there a kilometre limit as well ?


Colin

No km limit - note the coolant is to be tested at every service so if it meets specs there is no reason to change it.

I have no idea about why the diesel coolant service is more expensive except that it might need more coolant.

Garry

The reason ford charge more for the diesel service is the additional costs compared to the petrol. These costs being a diesel fuel filter, extra cost for lube oil ( more of it ),
is there a sensor on the pump which needs a blow with some air, air filter will be more expensive. Coolant is dearer. Probobly a few more things which im sure the dealer would be more than happy to discuss with you. Let us know how you get on. As for the single use hose clamps im sure you will find that the little screw cover pops off with a small flat blade screwdriver allowing you to undo the clamp and reuse. Unless they have changed them again, its been a few years since i have been on the tools.
Cheers
steve