Engine oil level low
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender Technical Bulletins
- Section
- Engine oil level low › Engine oil level low
ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW
- Model
- Discovery Series II Defender 99MY
- Affected vehicles
- All diesel vehicles with Td5 engine
- Date
- 1999-07-21
- Reference
- Bulletin 0018, CDS ref L8546bu
Bulletin text
Discovery Series II Defender 99MY
AFFECTED RANGE:
All diesel vehicles with Td5 engine
PROBLEM:
ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW
The oil level is perceived to be low on the dipstick.
CAUSE:
After running or topping up, engine oil retained in the cylinder head is slow to drain to the sump.
ACTION:
When checking the oil level on an engine which has been running, use the following procedure, which is identical to that described in the Owners Handbook .
• = Switch off the engine and let vehicle stand for five minutes to allow the oil to drain back to the sump. = • = Check the oil level on the dipstick. = • = If it is necessary to add oil, re-check the level after a further five minutes.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Not applicable
WARRANTY CLAIMS: Not applicable
Bulletin N o : 0018 L8546bu 1 21.07.99
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