Service Engine Soon

[joey]

yokuro... first more info needed... What year LR, mileage and what if any work has been done?

 

[discomk]

pull the codes first and see what you are dealing with. pep boys did it for me for free, autozone didn't... might be different in your area.

 

[yokuro]

Cars data

Dear joey,
Pardon, but I could not check my mail.
I have a freelander; 2002 year; 2,5 Petrol, Total Milage: 84 000 miles, oil filter replaced 4 mounths ago. It occured suddenly, I have not noted it again because of the winter, I have not gone since then. I understand I should make the computer test and have an idea of the codes.

 

[Disco Mike]

Matt,
Have you had the 60K done on your truck including new plug wires? How mechanical are you?
Here is a list of what you should be looking at based on your mileage.
1 Oil filter, K&N 3001 or Mobil 1- 301
1 Factory air filter
6 Qts. of engine oil
2 feet of 3/16th vacuum tube
2 feet of 5/16th vacuum tube
12 Qts. of ATF
7 Qts. of 80/90W synthetic gear oil, 85W/140 for HD use
3 Pints of synthetic DOT 4 Brake fluid
2 Qts of synthetic Power steering fluid
2 Gallons of OAT, orange coolant, also called DexCool
1 Bottle of Lucas Power Steering additive
1 Bottle of Lucas Transmission additive
1 Can of Spray Carb. Spray
1 Can Of Brake cleaner
8 Spark Plugs, I use Bosch Platinum Plus 4's
1 Set of Magnacor 8mm plug wires
1 Serpentine belt
2 Bottles of SeaFoam gas additive
1 T/Stat
1 bottle of WaterWetter or Purple Ice
Hoses and belts, as necessary

60,000 Mile Service or Major Service for High Mileage Used Vehicle just purchased

Bleed the brakes
Flush and change the power steering fluid adding one bottle of additive
Service the tranny adding one bottle of additive
Change the coolant and t/stat
Do an engine flush before changing the oil
Do an induction cleaning
Clean the throttle body
Add fuel additive to full gas tank
Change both of the diffs fluid
Change the t/case oil
Replace the plugs and wires
Replace the air filter
Lube all the drive shaft grease fitting including the 2 slip shafts
Do full inspection of brakes, hoses, bushings etc.

Hopefully I didn't leave anything out.
If you want to save $600 to $800 in labor that the dealer will charge plus parts, consider doing this your self and learn all about your truck in the process.
In the mean time, don't waste your time clearing codes and things since bottom line, your trucks needs a lot of maintance.
Get back to me if you want some help.

 

[discomk]

60k service

Matt,
Have you had the 60K done on your truck including new plug wires? How mechanical are you?
Here is a list of what you should be looking at based on your mileage.
1 Oil filter, K&N 3001 or Mobil 1- 301
1 Factory air filter
6 Qts. of engine oil
2 feet of 3/16th vacuum tube
2 feet of 5/16th vacuum tube
12 Qts. of ATF
7 Qts. of 80/90W synthetic gear oil, 85W/140 for HD use
3 Pints of synthetic DOT 4 Brake fluid
2 Qts of synthetic Power steering fluid
2 Gallons of OAT, orange coolant, also called DexCool
1 Bottle of Lucas Power Steering additive
1 Bottle of Lucas Transmission additive
1 Can of Spray Carb. Spray
1 Can Of Brake cleaner
8 Spark Plugs, I use Bosch Platinum Plus 4's
1 Set of Magnacor 8mm plug wires
1 Serpentine belt
2 Bottles of SeaFoam gas additive
1 T/Stat
1 bottle of WaterWetter or Purple Ice
Hoses and belts, as necessary

60,000 Mile Service or Major Service for High Mileage Used Vehicle just purchased

Bleed the brakes
Flush and change the power steering fluid adding one bottle of additive
Service the tranny adding one bottle of additive
Change the coolant and t/stat
Do an engine flush before changing the oil
Do an induction cleaning
Clean the throttle body
Add fuel additive to full gas tank
Change both of the diffs fluid
Change the t/case oil
Replace the plugs and wires
Replace the air filter
Lube all the drive shaft grease fitting including the 2 slip shafts
Do full inspection of brakes, hoses, bushings etc.

Hopefully I didn't leave anything out.
If you want to save $600 to $800 in labor that the dealer will charge plus parts, consider doing this your self and learn all about your truck in the process.
In the mean time, don't waste your time clearing codes and things since bottom line, your trucks needs a lot of maintance.
Get back to me if you want some help.

NO, mike, haven't done the 60k service yet although it only has 57k plus miles on it. thanks for the reminder, i am starting to gather parts and fluids now. looks like my rig will be out of service for a few days.
only a 'weekend mechanic' here but give it a shot and get back to you. i haven't found one guy i can trust in LR shop and i am a DIY kinda guy (most of the time). wish my luck, pls.

 

[discomk]

also, thinking about getting a 2" lift since i am taking everything a part, but i have the HSE (with airbags in the rear)??? need recommendations on what to get where to get them, pls.
also, also, thinking about adding a pair of reverse lights at the back (under the bumper maybe?). need recommendations as well. tnx.

 

[lowwill]

I would get it running top notch and have the 60k maintance done before I start messing with anything else

 

[Disco Mike]

At your mileage, you need to have the 60K done along with plug wires, which is the major service for your truck.
How mechanical are you? I can walk you thru what you need to do, especially the wire replacement without removing the intake manifold.
1 Oil filter, K&N 3001 or Mobil 1- 301
1 Factory air filter
6 Qts. of engine oil
2 feet of 3/16th vacuum tube
2 feet of 5/16th vacuum tube
12 Qts. of ATF
7 Qts. of 80/90W synthetic gear oil, 85W/140 for HD use
3 Pints of synthetic DOT 4 Brake fluid
2 Qts of synthetic Power steering fluid
2 Gallons of OAT, orange coolant, also called DexCool
1 Bottle of Lucas Power Steering additive
1 Bottle of Lucas Transmission additive
1 Can of Spray Carb. Spray
1 Can Of Brake cleaner
8 Spark Plugs, I use Bosch Platinum Plus 4's
1 Set of Magnacor 8mm plug wires
1 Serpentine belt
2 Bottles of SeaFoam gas additive
1 T/Stat
1 bottle of WaterWetter or Purple Ice
Hoses and belts, as necessary

60,000 Mile Service or Major Service for High Mileage Used Vehicle just purchased

Bleed the brakes
Flush and change the power steering fluid adding one bottle of additive
Service the tranny adding one bottle of additive
Change the coolant and t/stat
Do an engine flush before changing the oil
Do an induction cleaning
Clean the throttle body
Add fuel additive to full gas tank
Change both of the diffs fluid
Change the t/case oil
Replace the plugs and wires
Replace the air filter
Lube all the drive shaft grease fitting including the 2 slip shafts
Do full inspection of brakes, hoses, bushings etc.

Hopefully I didn't leave anything out.