Range Rover P38
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MAINTENANCE
NEW RANGE ROVER
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MAINTENANCE
8. Unscrew filter anti-clockwise.
9. Clean oil cooler adaptor mating face. Coat
rubber washer of new filter with clean engine oil.
Screw filter on clockwise until rubber sealing ring
touches machined face, tighten a further half
turn by hand only. DO NOT overtighten.
10. Clean outside of oil filler cap, remove from filler
neck. Clean inside cap.
11. Pour in correct quantity of new oil of correct
grade from a sealed container to high mark on
dipstick and firmly replace filler cap. DO NOT
FILL ABOVE ’HIGH’ MARK.
12. Reconnect battery negative lead.
13. Run engine and check for leaks from filter. Stop
engine, allow oil to run back into sump for a few
minutes, check oil level again and top up if
necessary.
NOTE: When checking oil level, ensure
that the oil can symbol on dipstick is
correct way up when viewed from left hand
side of vehicle.
RENEW MANUAL GEARBOX OIL.
1. Ensure vehicle is level. Place a suitable drain
tray under gearbox.
2. Disconnect battery negative lead.
3. Clean area around filler/level and drain plugs.
Remove both plugs. Allow oil to drain
completely.
4. Fit and tighten drain plug to
30 Nm (22 lbf.ft)
5. Inject new oil into the gearbox until it runs out of
filler hole. Fit and tighten plug to
30 Nm
(22 lbf.ft)
6. Reconnect battery negative lead.
CHECK/TOP UP GEARBOX OIL
1. Ensure vehicle is level.
2. Remove oil filler level plug. If necessary, inject
new oil into the gearbox until it runs out of filler
hole. Fit and tighten plug to
30 Nm (22 lbf.ft)
RENEW AUTOMATIC GEARBOX FLUID AND
FILTER
For procedure.
See AUTOMATIC GEARBOX,
Repair.
RENEW TRANSFER BOX OIL
1. Ensure vehicle is level. Place a suitable drain
tray under gearbox. Disconnect battery negative
lead.
2. Clean area around filler/level plug. Remove
filler/level plug.
3. Clean area around drain plug. Remove drain
plug. Allow oil to drain completely.
4. Thoroughly clean drain plug threads, apply
Hylomar sealant. Fit drain plug. Tighten to
30 Nm (22 lbf.ft)
5. Inject new oil into the gearbox until it runs out of
filler hole.
6. Thoroughly clean filler/level plug threads, apply
Hylomar sealant. Fit plug. Tighten to
30 Nm
(22 lbf.ft)
7. Reconnect battery negative lead.
