300Tdi Defender
10
MAINTENANCE
10
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: A chassis undertray may be fitted
on some vehicle derivatives to conform to
legal requirements. When under chassis
maintenance, or remove and refit procedures are
required, it may be necessary to remove the
undertray and/or integral access panels
See
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, Front undertray or
See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, Rear undertray
RENEW ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
1. Ensure vehicle is level.
2. Run engine to warm oil, switch off ignition.
3. Disconnect battery.
4. Place suitable drain tray under sump drain plug.
5. Remove drain plug from sump and allow oil to
drain completely.
6. Fit new sealing washer, replace plug and tighten
to
35 Nm (26 lbf/ft).
7. Place drain tray under oil filter.
8. Unscrew filter anti-clockwise, using a strap
wrench if necessary.
9. Clean mating face of oil filter adaptor.
10. Coat rubber sealing washer of new filter with
clean engine oil.
11. Screw filter on clockwise until sealing washer
touches adaptor mating face, tighten a further
half turn by hand only. DO NOT overtighten.
12. Clean and remove filler cap from rocker cover.
13. Pour in correct quantity and grade of new oil
from a sealed container.
See LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information,
Recommended lubricants and fluids
14. Check that oil level is between upper and lower
marks on dipstick. DO NOT fill above upper
mark.
15. Firmly replace filler cap.
16. Reconnect battery, run engine and check oil filter
for leaks.
17. Stop engine, allow oil to run back into sump for a
few minutes and check oil level again. Top up if
necessary.
