DIY Oil Change for LR4
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DonMitsu
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My LR4 has a drain plug. I would assume they all do. However it is much easier and faster to pump the oil out the top than remove the skid plate and make a mess because the oil doesn't drain straight down
I went today to get the filter and oil from the dealer. The Jag and Land Rover filter were the same price, $19. The oil was 10.99 a quart. So the DIY price was $120.... but the dealer does an oil change for $101 plus tax. They worked me right in.
Now I have a Mity Vac sitting at home.........
Once my warranty runs out, how important will it be to use the Castrol SLX? Or can I just use Mobil 1 for a lot less?
Now I have a Mity Vac sitting at home.........
Once my warranty runs out, how important will it be to use the Castrol SLX? Or can I just use Mobil 1 for a lot less?
h8cold,
It does specify 8 Liters, but in the last two LR4's and the last two Full sized RR's, I have never gotten to the 8 liter mark on my MityVac, even at the initial 1000-1500 mi. oil changes I have done. The stupid electronic dipstick thingy indicates full with 8 quart fill, but who knows how accurate that thing is. It certainly wouldn't hurt to put the extra 1/2 quart in, especially if you are going to do long oil change intervals. After the initial 1000-1500 mi. change, I change every 5000 mi.
Did you get to the 8 liter mark on your vacum pump...?
P.S. Audi electronic dipsticks are notoriously inaccurate, but you can buy a real dipstick, as the dipstick tube is still there...
It does specify 8 Liters, but in the last two LR4's and the last two Full sized RR's, I have never gotten to the 8 liter mark on my MityVac, even at the initial 1000-1500 mi. oil changes I have done. The stupid electronic dipstick thingy indicates full with 8 quart fill, but who knows how accurate that thing is. It certainly wouldn't hurt to put the extra 1/2 quart in, especially if you are going to do long oil change intervals. After the initial 1000-1500 mi. change, I change every 5000 mi.
Did you get to the 8 liter mark on your vacum pump...?
P.S. Audi electronic dipsticks are notoriously inaccurate, but you can buy a real dipstick, as the dipstick tube is still there...
Yes, looks to be right on it. Check it and it's at the max mark. It will probably tell me it's over filled 2000 miles later . Love the easy oil change, hate the electronic dip.
I've posted someplace else, but what is the pattern/direction for tire rotation?
. Love the easy oil change, hate the electronic dip.I've posted someplace else, but what is the pattern/direction for tire rotation?
Hey,
I use directional tires, so my only option is Front to rear on the same side... Unless I want to dismount and remount tires to put on opposite side. I always get an alignment after the initial 1500-2500- miles to make sure all is well. Not once has the alignment been spot on, so LR pays for the first one. I have found that having correct alignment allows for pretty even wear... I am also super picky about tire pressure, so I think that helps alot.
I use directional tires, so my only option is Front to rear on the same side... Unless I want to dismount and remount tires to put on opposite side. I always get an alignment after the initial 1500-2500- miles to make sure all is well. Not once has the alignment been spot on, so LR pays for the first one. I have found that having correct alignment allows for pretty even wear... I am also super picky about tire pressure, so I think that helps alot.
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Conducted my second oil change today, and decided to use the pump method. It is so easy, that lifting the car and trying to find the drain plug seemed like too much work. It took 8 quartz, and was (as usual) a breeze.
Car now has 42k on the odometer after 15 months of ownership. It has been a tank!
-B
Car now has 42k on the odometer after 15 months of ownership. It has been a tank!
-B
If you buy any parts from Rosenthal Land Rover of Tysons Corner in Virginia, make sure you check prices with any other dealer!
They tried, and actually did sale the Oil Filter to me for $50. I am glad I read this forum ,so I knew that price should be around $29. I called another dealer, confirmed the price of $29, and then returned the filter to Rosenthal...
Now the question - did anyone do the research how the oil that dealer sale for $10 per Qtr is different from any other synthetic oil from auto parts? I think it is BS. Just want to make sure... ?
They tried, and actually did sale the Oil Filter to me for $50. I am glad I read this forum ,so I knew that price should be around $29. I called another dealer, confirmed the price of $29, and then returned the filter to Rosenthal...
Now the question - did anyone do the research how the oil that dealer sale for $10 per Qtr is different from any other synthetic oil from auto parts? I think it is BS. Just want to make sure... ?
