Thread: Servicing LR3 yourself

Yes, no doubt following the UK guideline for DPF fitted vehicles!
Regards
Barryp

I don't think Castrol have the LR spec non-DPF oil available in Oz.

Untill about 12 months ago the Castrol website recommended Castro EDGE 5-30 for the LR TDV6, but it now recommends the higher spec DPF compliant oil for all models!
Regards
Barryp

Just checked the Castrol website again and this is what it now says if I have copied it correctly:
2.7 Litre Diesel 2005/6 Castrol Edge 5-30 is an option listed as a footnote.
2.7 Litre Diesel 2007/9 Castrol Magnatec Professional A5 5-30
2.7 Litre Diesel 2009/12 Castrol Magnatec Professional A5 5-30 but with a footnote saying if unavailable use Castrol Edge 5-30.
3.0 Litre Diesel 2009/12 Castrol Magnatec Professional C1 5-30

Pretty confusing but I note that the 2.7 for 2009/12 is Professional A5 which is changed to the C1 version of Professional for the 3 litre. My understanding is that the C1 category is for DPF vehicles but the DPF isn't fitted for Australia so it beats me!

Regards
Barryp

A DPF was fitted to all the first batch of 3.0 to meet EU5 emissions production quota and some of those came to Oz.

Yes, Cx because of the DPF otherwise Ax for petrol and Bx for diesels.

Edit: Magnatec A5 stated as also meeting B5.

Thanks All.

Next question, which services are the big ones, that may need a dealer to do, and which are the minor one, which I can do, and save.

Rob

The DPF compatible oil may also assist in keeping carbon buildup down in the EGR system, according to some reading I just did. Research ACEA C3 oils.

Another Question. The D3 hit the 7 yr (84 months)this month. I believe this is a hugh service, new timing belt / tensioner, and every thing else. My question, as my D3 has only done 42,000km, should I do the service, or have it done, knowing I have another 168,000km before the next.
Love some advice.

Reagrds

Rob