Thread: D4 2009 TDV6 3.0 - Engine Seized

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Originally Posted by letherm

Here's a couple of links from/to previous threads that show how to determine whether your car has DPF or not.

Vehicle Identification Number - DISCO3.CO.UK Knowledge Base

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...dicso-4-a.html


Thought it might help with your investigations.

Good luck.

martin

The exhaust smell is a very easy way to tell if your car has a DPF or not.


My old D4 (AUG 2009) had a DPF, as does my wife's Merc. They are both almost odourless when running .... a sweetish smell from the D4.




My newest D4 MY 2013 ..... doesn't have a DPF and seriously stinks .... especially on start up.


On occasions, a REGEN light would also come on in the old one, as it was going through a clean out function. Didn't happen very often .... only a couple of times in the 4.5 years I owned it.

Originally Posted by Ean Austral

I think its quite clearly spelt out in the document that Graeme postedearlier in the thread about the resulting posible damage from using the incorrect spec oil.

It seems from how it reads to me that this is clearly the case. I may have mis-read it but the valvoline oil stated seems to be the wrong oil.

I would be following this avenue first if it ws me.

Cheers Ean

Have used the links provided to verify that actually my car does NOT have a DPF, and therefore the A5/B5 Synpower FE is actually the correct spec for my car, despite the Valvoline website playing safe and recommending the C1 Synpower ENV just in case you might have a DPF.


I also have the test back from the oil - the oil itself was definitely NOT the cause of the issue.

Originally Posted by Graeme

Not much oil pressure if a bearing cap comes loose.

I was actually wrong on this - the bolt was from the fractured rod, the bearing retainers are all still in place

Originally Posted by rwlse

Its not good news when you hear about things like this. It always causes concern on whether yours is going to do the same.
Sadly I don't think it will be oil related.
If you have a DPF fitted than the C1 has to be used ,other wise you will clog up the DPF and you will stop.If however you don't have a DPF than the Ford spec A5B5.Which was used, would be very suitable. I've been using it since that spec came out, and have done some 60'000 ls, on it
Richard
2010 3lt D4.

Now confirmed I have no DPF, and testing back on the oil has proven that there is nothing wrong with the oil, or the spec used.

Have you contacted Land Rover yet???
Beware they do monitor this website.
Andrew

Originally Posted by Melbourne Park

I presume you've checked that - via Land Rover using your vehicle number.

Hope too you got a sample of the oil.

Good luck.

Have now verified no DPF, so therefore A5/B5 Synpower FE is correct oil for my vehicle.


Lab testing of an oil sample has confirmed no problem with the oil itself.

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Have you contacted Land Rover yet???
Beware they do monitor this website.
Andrew

Nope, I haven't contacted them as yet (directly anyway). Have spoken to several LR dealers to get an understanding of parts costs and options, and seek advice on what might have happened. TBH, I am not sure on the best approach to take, given that it's out of warranty and I have no idea what went wrong.


Something that surprised me is that they have complete engines in stock in Australia - available for next day delivery.


Why would I need to be worried if they monitor this thread? I haven't made any accusations, just speculation. It broke. I don't know why. It's going to be VERY expensive.