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At least your batteries are under warranty. If you have to replace again out of pocket, try a Group 49/H8, preferably AGM. Could you elaborate on why you say the battery is "starting to die again"? Is the engine cranking slow, etc? What are the symptoms? -
Well crap!
Of course I can't find any articles at the moment, but in Mercedes land where plastic radiator tanks have been used for decades, there has been speculation that plastic components are affected by both the "wrong" antifreeze in use (MB specs G-05 or G-48 for pretty much everything since the early... -
Well crap!
...and don't forget that the pH level of the coolant will affect plastic as well. It's not just heat that affects it. :albertein -
Relentless Head Gasket Issues-2012 RR Sport SC
Dumb question, but... are you using OE/Genuine gaskets, or aftermarket?- gsxr
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3K oil change intervals for our LR4s?
And this goes back to "there is no one-size-fits-all" statement. Depends on the specific engine and lots of other variables. As a long-time Mercedes owner, I remember the discussion & debate when Mobil-1 0W-40 came out. Some engines had annoying hydraulic lifter ticking noises with that oil... -
3K oil change intervals for our LR4s?
This is also correct. The narrower the spread between numbers, generally it means less VI's, and more shear stable. I didn't want to get too deep into the weeds, but I feel the same way, and it's another reason I'm sticking with 5W-20 (Red Line) for my engine, at least until I find a reason to... -
3K oil change intervals for our LR4s?
Ugh. I'm familiar with the BLUEtec fiasco on the OM642 in the Sprinters, and passenger vehicles. That's sort of apples & oranges though. I assume you've read the info from the guy who has a conspiracy theory on those issues, and has written multiple articles about it (link). I don't entirely... -
3K oil change intervals for our LR4s?
It's my opinion that pretty much any time a water-thin oil is specified... and any time it's squeezed even thinner, like the move from 5W-20 to 0W-20... it's almost entirely for fuel economy reasons. Governments are continually tightening the screws on mfr's, pushing them to ever-higher MPG... -
2012 LR4 HSE for sale
Wish we needed a second LR4. If this had the Lux package with black interior we might do something stupid. :D Brian, it may help if you posted more photos (interior too) and the VIN for people who want to pull a Carfax/AutoCheck, or look up the options... :call: -
2015 LR4 BRAKES
Forgot to mention that FCP Euro "lifetime warranty" is amazing. I don't know how they can do it, but it includes consumables like brake rotors, pads, and even engine oil & filters. (!!) For anyone who burns through brakes, this might be worthwhile in the long run, and will apply to OE/Genuine... -
2015 LR4 BRAKES
There has been a lot of discussion about brake pads+rotors in the past. Search the forum and read the old threads. The OEM Ferodo pads are not expensive; EBC are not cheap. Do your homework before switching to ceramics. Rotors/discs only need replacement if worn below service limit, or damaged... -
3K oil change intervals for our LR4s?
The 5.0L V8 engine in the LR4 is a Jaguar AJ133 motor... and AFAICT it was a brand-new design, not related to anything Ford had in the 1990's. What Ford motor was it related to? https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a3865/4299169/ There was a Ford "AJ" series of engines prior to this, but... -
3K oil change intervals for our LR4s?
That is crazy! Soccermom = 16kmi (!) Armored vehicle = 6kmi Arduous usage = 4kmi Seems like a yuge gap between those numbers. :dontknow: -
3K oil change intervals for our LR4s?
Note this was on an LR3 with a completely different engine. The 5.0L V8 Jaguar-designed AJ133 motor in the LR4 has unique issues that don't let it tolerate excessively long drain intervals, especially when not using oil of the correct specification. -
3K oil change intervals for our LR4s?
Factory manual shows the 5.0L V8 engine as 7500/3750 intervals "Not UK and Europe"... anyone across the pond have a manual which shows the UK/Europe spec? -
3K oil change intervals for our LR4s?
Aye caramba. *deep breath* 1) USA factory spec for oil change interval is 15kmi for normal service, and 7.5kmi for severe service (towing, city driving, etc). This has generally been considered to be pushing the limits. And it's very interesting JLR only published these numbers for USA. 2)... -
Adding Rear Diff Motor
Looks to me like it might be a no-name/off-brand replacement motor for models with optional locking diff. If you are asking if this will somehow upgrade your non-locking diff to locking... nope. o_O -
Why is the "most capable 4x4" so fragile ?
avslash, that is freakin' awesome. I wonder how many crossover drivers got stranded in 12 inches. :trytofly: -
Why is the "most capable 4x4" so fragile ?
Biggest drawback to the G-wagen, besides the insane prices, is they don't seat 7 adults comfortably. Yeah, I've seen the rear military-style jump seats for the G, but that's not the same as the LR4 third row. (and I'm an MB fanboy, lol!) :D -
Why is the "most capable 4x4" so fragile ?
THRITY NINE inches? Seriously? Wow! I thought the LR4 official wading depth was around 28". Do you have modifications that allow deeper swimming? :eek: -
Why is the "most capable 4x4" so fragile ?
We are in the same boat. There's nothing else available with the same feature set as the LR4. Specifically, we want to be able to fit at least six full-size adults without being cramped in the 3rd row. I'm not even sure the LR5 can do that with the sloping rear roofline... o_O -
Why is the "most capable 4x4" so fragile ?
Agreed 100%: ^^^ These are 2 different things. Some things that are high maintenance are well worth it. :beer: -
Why is the "most capable 4x4" so fragile ?
Put another way, how do YOU define it; or what expectations did you have that were not met with the LR4? Or, what truck would you buy instead, if you sold the LR4? Just curious. :cool: -
Why is the "most capable 4x4" so fragile ?
I read similar complaints in the Mercedes world. "Why does [item X] not last longer? Why can't it last the lifetime of the vehicle?" It's the same with certain items on the LR4, like the control arm bushings. Those are wear items. When they wear out, replace them. Could JLR have engineered a... -
5.0 supercharged into an LR4?
Reprogramming the LR4 ECU with supercharged data tables could be a monstrous job. I have a feeling it's more complex than it may seem on the surface. Meanwhile, the RRS ECU just needs to have the security crap tweaked to make it happy in a different chassis. (Right?) Appears the LR4 V8 ECU is...
