Range Rover Classic
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
UNDER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Vehicles operating under severe conditions of dust,
sand, mud and water should have oils changed and
lubrication carried out at more frequent intervals than
is recommended in maintenance schedules.
RENEW ENGINE OIL AND FILTER - Tdi
CAUTION: Serious damage to the
turbocharger will result is engine is run
above idling speed before oil pressure is
restored.
RENEW ENGINE OIL AND FILTER - V8
CAUTION: To prevent an airlock occuring
after removing filter, fill new filter with oil
and fit immediately after removing old
filter. If airlock does occur fill oil pump with
petroleum jelly.
CHECK/TOP UP MANUAL GEARBOX OIL - V8
1. Place vehicle on ramp or level ground.
2. Remove oil filler level plug. If necessary, inject
new oil into the gearbox until it runs out of filler
hole. Fit plug. Tighten to
30 Nm.
RENEW MANUAL GEARBOX OIL
RENEW AUTOMATIC GEARBOX FLUID AND OIL
SCREEN
1. Place vehicle on either ramp or level ground.
Place suitable container to drain gearbox fluid.
Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Remove gearbox dipstick, located at rear of right
hand rocker cover, to aid oil drainage. Release
plug from bottom of sump and allow fluid to drain
completely.
3. Refit plug using a new sealing washer. Tighten
to
10 Nm.
Refill ZF Automatic Gearbox and Check Fluid
Level.
NOTE: The fluid level must checked when
fluid is cold and engine idling in park gear.
4. Ensure vehicle is on level ground.
5. Refill or top-up with correct quantity and grade of
fluid.
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information, Recommended
Lubricants and Fluids