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Suspension fault "Slow Down or will lower" after tire change - what to do?
Hi - I just changed my tires at a tire shop and am getting this fault. What shall I do? Thanks -
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Is the Days to Service indicator reliable?
My Days to Service indicator is at 29. Is is calculated as per the state of the vehicle or just a manual calculator from last service? Thanks -
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Rear glass door got entangled in garage door - broke struts
Ok - I did something stupid. I forgot the rear glass for was up and closed the garage door which went back up due to the entanglement and then broke one of the the shocker struts. I can see you guys rolling your eyes now, so stop it! ;-) Question: 1. I saw online that it's part number... -
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Is 320 miles good on a tank in Los Angeles city driving?
I drive 90% in stop and go city traffic. I am getting 320 miles on my 2007 LR3. Is that decent mileage or I can do better? Any tips on improving my mileage? -
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Car wash on rails or 100% hand wash only?
Is it fine to take the LR3 to a regular car wash where they attach it to the rails for the automated wash and then wipe it up? Would it damage the wheels? Or shall I go for a 100% hand wash? My wheels are dirty. A storm is supposed to be coming every day now in LA but nothing yet. -
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My private LR mechanic wants to move to synthetic oil. Shall I?
I am planning on moving to a new LR mechanic after getting some great referrals. This shop only does LRs and seems to be great at it. The main mechanic told me two things: 1. He recommends doing car service every 3,500 miles given that city driving is hard on the car with frequent stop... -
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How to convince my sister to buy an LR4 instead of a Honda Odyssey?
My sister has 3 toddlers. She loves my LR3 but thinks it is not practical for her due to the absence of cargo space if the 3rd seats are up. She wants to buy an Odyssey instead as she thinks it is more practical for her family needs. How do you suggest I convince her to buy the LR4 instead... -
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How shall I fix my sunburnt rooftop?
Just discovered this patch on my roof. Is it oxidation or sunburnt or both? Any suggestions on how I can fix it? Or is it safe to leave it alone? -
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Where to buy and economical rear cargo retention net?
I have been searching for something like this for quite some time now: Amazon.com: Genuine Land Rover LR3 and LR4 Luggage/Load Retention Cargo Net: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31JaqQ5y5TL.@@AMEPARAM@@31JaqQ5y5TL - but donot want to spend so much $$$ for just a... -
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What tools and parts to carry on long road trips?
Hello, I bought my 2007 LR3 couple of months ago and have been loving every moment of it. I have been doing a few sorter road trips but after reading forums of others' experiences, I always have anxiety of the next xmas light on my dashboard. What tools and parts do you recommend I always... -
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Good smell in the car
So I went out to pick up some Chinese take-out and on my way home, the smell of food was all inside my car. I realized that I need a better solution to carry food in the car. What have you guys done for this problem? Thanks -
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Going car camping - have any recommendations for bug screens and air mattresses?
Hi there - I am headed out in a couple of weeks to hit the trails and car camp in my LR3 which I am absolutely loving. I am going to try some car camping in the back. I saw some posts about bug screens and many members here have built on their own. Have any of you purchased them which have... -
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Is it worth it to spend $300 for a 68K mile oil service?
I asked the independent LR mechanic and he quoted me $100 for a non-synthetic 8qt oil change. Also, he is pushing me to instead invest into a "68K" LR-recommended oil service and quoting me $290 for it. I asked him how is that different than an oil change and he told me that they do a factory 40... -
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Any suggestions for a cargo retention net for multiple use cases?
Hi, We occasionally use one of the 3rd row seats on road trips. But lot of times, we are all in the first 2 rows. Does anyone have suggestions on the kind of cargo retention nets to buy which might work for both seating scenarios to keep our luggage from moving around? Also, which hooks... -
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What is u3ff0 invalid diagnostic code
I had a mechanic diagnose the car for me and he found this code: u3ff0 invalid diagnostic code. This code is leaving my TPMS on as per him. He cleared to code and then it came back on. Any idea what's going on? -
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Help. LR won't start. Clicking sound.
I have not driven it in past 3 days so when I took it out, it is just giving clicking sounds and also says Transmission Fault, Traction Lowered. Now, I had the transmission checked out just last week before purchasing the car and it was fine. Is it just a battery issue? Just jump start the car... -
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Settings for normal city driving
Hello, I am a newbie to the LR world and just bought a used 2007 LR3 HSE. Is it possible to check the image and see if my driving settings for city are fine? Thanks in advance and sorry for the stupid questions. -
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TPMS went off after driving and releasing Parking brake
Hi, I had the Parking brake on and started driving with it for about 10 seconds and then released it. The TPMS came on after that and will not go away!!! I even had the tires rotated and inspected and had the TPMS reset but still it keeps coming back on. Any suggestions on what I should do... -
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Any liners or mats to protect beautiful factory LR mats from kids and Costco trips?
Hi - my current LR factory mats are in immaculate condition. Do you think it makes sense to buy some sort of clear mats to protect the original ones from the dirt the kids bring in and from leaking milk containers after Costco trips in my LR3? The goal will be to put these clears on top of... -
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Suggestions for economical running boards for my LR3
Hi there - My LR3 does not come equipped with running boards and as I am a petite woman, I am looking to buy some and get them installed. Any suggestions on where I can buy some economical running boards from? Ideally, they should have a good grip on them. Thanks in advance. -
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Will it cause any issues in the LR3 if I coast in neutral gear for a long time?
I live in the hilly regions of LA and my mpg is pretty bad. I was thinking that if I coast downhill in neutral in a safe manner, I can save a lot of gas and make up for the return uphill drive. Are there any potential issues to the LR3 for such neutral coasting? Thanks
