Land Rover Discovery: Topping up the oil
- Your vehicle's warranty may be
invalidated if damage is caused by
using oil that does not meet the
required specification.
- Failure to use an oil that meets the
required specification could cause
excessive engine wear, a build up
of sludge and deposits, and
increase pollution. It could also lead
to engine failure.
- Overfilling with oil could result in
severe engine damage. Oil should
be added in small quantities and
the level rechecked to make sure
the engine is not overfilled.
- Remove the oil filler cap.
- Add oil to maintain the level between
the MIN and MAX marks or notches
on the dipstick.
It is essential to use the correct
specification oil and to make sure
the oil is suitable for the climatic
conditions in which the vehicle is to
be operated.
Note: The approximate quantity of oil
required to raise the level from MIN
to MAX is 0.85 litres on the 2.0L petrol
engine; 1.5 litres on the 2.2L diesel
engine; and 1.8 litres on the 2.0L
diesel engine.
- Clean up any oil spilled during topping
up.
4. Check the oil level again after 5
minutes.
5. Refit the oil filler cap.
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
- Running the engine without coolant
will cause serious engine damage.
- If persistent coolant loss is noticed,
seek qualified assistance
immediately.
The coolant reservoir level should be
checked at least weekly (more frequently
in high mileage or arduous operating
conditions). Always check the level when
the system is cold.
Make sure the coolant level remains
between the MIN and MAX indicator
marks on the side of the expansion tank.
If the level has dropped suddenly, or by
a large amount, arrange for the vehicle to
be examined by a Retailer/Authorised
repairer as soon as possible.
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Never remove the coolant
reservoir filler cap when the
engine is hot. Escaping steam or
scalding water could cause serious
personal injury.
Unscrew the filler cap slowly,
allowing the pressure
Seek qualified assistance
immediately if brake pedal travel
is unusually long, or if there is any
significant loss of brake fluid.
Driving under such conditions
could result in extended stoppin
Do not allow the screen washer
fluid to come into contact with
naked flames or sources of
ignition.
If the vehicle is operated in
temperatures below 4ºC, use a
washer fluid with frost protect
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description and operation of the information and
entertainment system, refer to the relevant description and operation
section of the workshop manual.
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable.
Substi
PART(S)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Some components shown removed for clarity.
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
CAUTION:
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