Range Rover Classic
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
CHECK THROTTLE AND AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION CABLE OPERATION
CHECK/TOP UP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID LEVEL
NOTE: Transmission fluid level is checked
when fluid is cold with engine idling in
neutral.
1. Ensure vehicle is on level ground.
2. Check fluid level registers between MAX and
MIN marking on dipstick.
CHECK SECURITY OF JACK, BRACE AND
CHOCKS
CHECK ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM V8
CHECK OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC CONTROL
UNIT/SYSTEMS - V8
CHECK/TOP UP COOLING SYSTEM
1. To prevent corrosion of aluminium alloy engine
parts it is imperative that cooling system is filled
with a solution of water and phosphate free
anti-freeze, winter or summer. Never fill or top up
with plain water.
WARNING: Do not remove filler cap when
engine is hot because cooling system is
pressurised and personal scalding could
result.
2. When removing filler cap, turn cap slowly
anti-clockwise, pause and allow all pressure to
escape.
3. Continue to turn until cap is removed.
4. When engine is cold expansion tank coolant
should be level with top of indicator post, visible
inside tank through filler hole.
5. If necessary, top up cooling system with
premixed coolant. Use soft water whenever
possible, if local water supply is hard, rainwater
should be used.
6. When replacing filler cap it is important that it is
tightened down fully. Failure to tighten filler cap
properly may result in water loss, with possible
damage to engine.
The cooling system should be drained and flushed at
2 year intervals or at onset of second winter. Refer to
Coolant Requirements.
See COOLING SYSTEM,
Adjustment, Coolant Requirements