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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)04 · Maintenance
04 · Maintenance

97.5 MY on

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Maintenance › 97.5 MY on
Maintenance97.5 MY on
Diagram

97.5 MY on

  1. Withdraw dipstick and wipe blade. Re-insert dipstick fully, withdraw it and check oil level which must be maintained between minimum and maximum marks on dipstick.
  2. If required, remove filler cap and top-up with NEW 10w/40 engine oil to the correct specification. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.

Oil drain and refill

The oil should be drained when engine is warm. The oil filter can be renewed while oil is being drained.

WARNING: Observe due care when draining engine oil as the oil can be very hot. Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause serious skin disorders, wash thoroughly after contact. Keep out of reach of children.

Oil drain and refill – The oil should be drained when engine is warm. The oil filter can be renewed while oil is
  1. Place a container under sump.
  2. Remove drain plug and sealing washer, allow oil to drain.
  3. Clean drain plug, fit new sealing washer and refit drain plug. Tighten to 45 Nm.
  4. Remove filler cap, refill with with NEW 10w/40 engine oil to the correct specification. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.

OIL FILTER RENEWAL - ’D’ SERIES

Service repair no - 12.60.04

For information on replacement of the oil filter refer to the engine section. See ENGINE - ’D’ SERIES, Repairs.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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