Thread: keeping on top of servicing

Stop doing those things - you're wasting money and natural resources...

Service at 12k.

Originally Posted by Firko

....I have started doing:
Oil change every 5,000
Oil filter every 10,000
Fuel filter every10,000....

Can I ask, when you buy a loaf of bread, do you eat the first 3 slices then throw the rest away?

Originally Posted by Firko

G'day all,

I have a 2013 3L 8 speed

Looking to keep it in top condition despite my wife's efforts in knocking over concrete barricades and steel poles

I have started doing:
Oil change every 5,000
Oil filter every 10,000
Fuel filter every10,000

I would like to know what every one dose as far as the rest for the drive line
I think i should do the

Diff gearbox and transfer every 50,000
Coolant every 100,000 or 5 years

wondering what fluid everyone had been using for the 8 speed box ? diffs and transfer apparently its not the same as the 6 speed ... no locking rear diff

I have the oil and filter changed every 6 months but I drive mostly short 5 to 10 km trips and this would be regarded as harsh driving so I'm being cautious. Just had the 30 month service (called a health check) done and was informed that the brake fluid would be changed at the 36 month service. I do time services as I have only done 17,100 km since new 30 months ago.

Martin

Since buying my D4 in 2011 I have carried out servicing as follows:

Oil & Filter every 13,000km i.e. half the recommended km's.
Fuel filter as per schedule - depends where I have been buying fuel.
Transmission - changed out the fluid and filter along with conversion to steel pan at 80,000km regular checks of fluid and now due another total fluid change.
Tyre's - check condition and rotate at 10,000km intervals.
All other items at schedule or on condition.
If I reckon anything is not as it should be I usually consult my local Land Rover service agent. They will check it out and if there is an issue that warrants further investigation I usually have it looked at.
The vehicle is now approaching 169,000km and is still a great drive.
Linds

Originally Posted by Firko

G'day all,

I have a 2013 3L 8 speed

Looking to keep it in top condition despite my wife's efforts in knocking over concrete barricades and steel poles

I have started doing:
Oil change every 5,000
Oil filter every 10,000
Fuel filter every10,000

I would like to know what every one dose as far as the rest for the drive line
I think i should do the

Diff gearbox and transfer every 50,000
Coolant every 100,000 or 5 years

wondering what fluid everyone had been using for the 8 speed box ? diffs and transfer apparently its not the same as the 6 speed ... no locking rear diff

IMHO....
Doing 5000km oil changes isnt needed, you can quite safely move this to 10,000km, so...

Every 10,000km:
Engine oil.
Oil filter.
Air filter.
Fuel filter.

Every 50,000km:
Front & rear diff fluid.
Transfer case fluid.

First 100,000km:
Auto service.

Every 2 years regardless of kms:
Flush brake fluid.
Change coolant.

ZF 8HP auto transmissions ONLY ever use the correct ZF Lifeguard 8 fluid.

I do the above service schedule on both new and used customers Land Rovers and believe this is a better service schedule than what is laid out by the manufacturer.

Regards
Daz

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

Every 2 years regardless of kms:
Flush brake fluid.
Change coolant.

Coolant is good for about 10 years.

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

IMHO.... Doing 5000km oil changes isnt needed, you can quite safely move this to 10,000km, so... Every 10,000km: Engine oil. Oil filter. Air filter. Fuel filter. Every 50,000km: Front & rear diff fluid. Transfer case fluid. First 100,000km: Auto service. Every 2 years regardless of kms: Flush brake fluid. Change coolant. ZF 8HP auto transmissions ONLY ever use the correct ZF Lifeguard 8 fluid. I do the above service schedule on both new and used customers Land Rovers and believe this is a better service schedule than what is laid out by the manufacturer. Regards Daz

Would an oil change every 5000km be a good idea with a high km PSA/Ford Disco or RR motor? Mine has 255k.

Originally Posted by rar110

Would an oil change every 5000km be a good idea with a high km PSA/Ford Disco or RR motor? Mine has 255k.

I doubt it,every 10000 or 12000k should be fine.
Any wear has already occurred.

Sometime a different grade of oil is used,but usually in worn rattley engines.

I presume yours has had correct servicing using correct oils,so is probably in very good condition.