Range Rover P38
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
UNDER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
This section covers renewal of lubricating oils for
vehicle major units and other components requiring
lubrication, as detailed in the Service Schedule. For
lubricant recommendations.
See LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information.
If possible drain oil when it is warm. Always clean
drain and filler/level plugs before removing.
Disconnect vehicle battery to prevent engine being
started and vehicle moved inadvertently, while oil
changing is taking place.
Allow oil to drain completely, except where blown
sand or dirt can enter drain holes. In these conditions
clean and refit drain plugs immediately main bulk of oil
has drained.
Always refill with oil of correct make and specification
recommended in lubrication charts and from sealed
containers.
RENEW ENGINE OIL AND FILTER - DIESEL
1. Ensure vehicle is level.
2. Run engine to warm oil, switch off ignition.
3. Disconnect battery negative lead.
4. Place a suitable drain tray under drain plug.
5. Remove drain plug from sump. Allow oil to drain
completely.
6. Fit new sealing washer, fit plug and tighten to:-
M12 plug -
25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
M22 plug -
60 Nm (44 lbf.ft)
7. Fit new oil filter.
See ENGINE, Repair.
8. Fill engine with correct quantity of new oil, check
level.
9. Reconnect battery negative lead.
10. Start engine and run at 2500 rpm until oil
warning lamp extinguishes (approximately 5
seconds).
11. Stop engine, check for oil leaks, check oil level.
Top-up if necessary.
RENEW ENGINE OIL AND FILTER - V8
1. Ensure vehicle is level.
2. Run engine to warm oil, switch off ignition.
3. Disconnect battery negative lead.
4. Place suitable drain tray under drain plug.
5. Remove drain plug from sump. Allow oil to drain
completely.
6. Fit new copper washer and refit plug. Tighten to:
Up to 99MY -
45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
From 99MY -
32 Nm (24 lbf.ft).
7. Place drain tray under oil filter.
