Thread: Servicing a D3 on the ground

Originally Posted by Tombie

Enjoy

I lift the D4 to offroad as I roll into the workshop, pop bonnet. Slide under, connect, drop oil, spin off oil filter and replace.

By that time the flows stopped, the hose is disconnected.
Pour in the required oil, close bonnet and done.

Engine check done as it’s reversed out.

I hope you use the ten minutes saved every 6 months (assuming how often you do it) wisely.
I can’t imagine what I’d do with 20 minutes spare a year.

Originally Posted by RobMichelle

Hi all, is it safe to get under a d3 in the raised height mode?
I’ll be servicing it soon and wondering if it is an option to do it with suspension raised or put on my ramps to do fuel filter and oil drain.
Rob

A point worth mentioning, but I reckon most are aware, it's a must to remove the oil filter whilst the engine oil is still draining.
I've noticed that as soon as you loosen the filter, another 1/2 litre or thereabouts (the capacity of the filter obviously, duh! ) drains into the sump.
May as well drain that dirty oil out too.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

I hope you use the ten minutes saved every 6 months (assuming how often you do it) wisely.
I can’t imagine what I’d do with 20 minutes spare a year.

I’d love a spare 20min in any day

Originally Posted by Tombie

Enjoy

I lift the D4 to offroad as I roll into the workshop, pop bonnet. Slide under, connect, drop oil, spin off oil filter and replace.

By that time the flows stopped, the hose is disconnected.
Pour in the required oil, close bonnet and done.

Engine check done as it’s reversed out.

Any quicker and the car would be servicing itself eh Tombie ?

[QUOTE=101RRS;3018917]Any body got a link for buying Stalhbus in Australia? Also what size is needed for a 2.7 TDV6?

Thanks

Garry[/
Gary I went through these guys, they are listed on Stahlbus website as Australian distributor.
Hastings River Brake & Exhaust
1/10 Denham Street
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
P 02 6583 7400
F 02 6528 6305
E sales@hastingsbrakes.com

Rob

Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

Any quicker and the car would be servicing itself eh Tombie ?

That would be great. I’m getting too old to **** around with them nowadays. Just want to enjoy driving them.

Anything that helps keep time spent down is worth it.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

Any body got a link for buying Stalhbus in Australia? Also what size is needed for a 2.7 TDV6?

Thanks

Garry

I got mine from Demon Tweeks UK. Couldn't find one in Aus.
M14 x 1.5mm (for D3)
$72 including shipping.

Oh well that’s better price than I paid today $92 with express post from Sydney.