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LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
I did the 2016, 8 speed a couple of years ago and after some reading determined not to reset the adaptation. As I seem to recall, the discussions led me to conclude that the adaptation was more related to mechanical wear rather than new fluid, so it would be best to just leave it alone. No... -
Think about Added a 2nd battery
Once upon a time I found a great YouTube on this by a guy in Australia. Sorry, didn't save the address... -
Name That Sound !
It's that high pitched "whistle?" A/C must be running - stops immediately when A/C turned off. Must be >85F outside, must have been sitting at idle for a few minutes, as at a stop light. Can also make the sound if driving at a steady freeway speed and then accelerating. Goes away after 5-30... -
Headliner Cloth Coming Loose
Please see photo. Just finished the annual deep detail on the 2013 and noticed this, so it's new in the past 12 months. It's most pronounced on the rear pillars and under the sun visors, but small pockets elsewhere as well. Causes? Fixes? This is the 2013 that we purchased new. Garage stored... -
Name That Sound !
Last fall I purchased the 2015 LR4. If also makes the exact same sound and is directly related to the AC. So if I have 2 and "J" above has one that all make the sound, then I assume it is just something that all the 2014-2016 LR4's probably do. Similar to the rattle from the catalytic... -
Towing - I Have Not Done My Homework...
Thanks! I will check all those out this year when we put things in storage so that I understand exactly what may be happening next year. 2013 in Nara Bronze... we came sooo close to buying that color but ended up with Ipanema Sand instead. It was a close call... -
Door Adjustment
Is it the door that's mis-aligned (sagging) or just closing hard? Closing hard is the striker location or a hinge that needs lubrication. Mis-Aligned is the hinges that have worn and the door is sagging (like my 2002 Maxima...) To diagnose a worn hinge, open the door just a bit, pick the door... -
Oil Change Just Because It's Been 18 Months?
I use the Rover recommended Castrol OE at whatever weight is recommended for the various LR4's in our stable. It's more available now than a couple years ago, so that helps.. You just had to whack that hornet's nest didn't you ...:D -
Hanging Battery Wire
That's the connection to the shipping/transit relay, used only during shipping from the factory to the dealership. Make sure the cap is on clicked on properly and is tight and tuck it away safely. -
Oil Change Just Because It's Been 18 Months?
For any number of reasons, the 2013 has seen very, very few miles lately, just enough to keep everything lubricated and charged. The motor oil is coming up on 18 months since the last change but less than 1,000 miles, more like about 500 miles. I was always taught to change oil every 2 years... -
Door Adjustment
No experience with that on the Rover, but in my early days on an AMC Javelin the same symptoms came from a bad hinge. Maybe try greasing it up with some white grease? -
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Towing - I Have Not Done My Homework...
Thanks, that's all great info. We would be only moving a dorm room worth of stuff, just a few hundred pounds plus the trailer. Although more expensive, looks like the wife has decided on a POD. We shall see.. -
Buying this 2015 LR4 Lux Pkg w/ HD Pkg, but am freaking out about the RUST! Should I walk?
OK, I will report back and provide a few details when we get it home - mid May. I have seen reports on-line to be very sure to clean the channel and lid until they are immaculately clean, otherwise the can ain't never coming open ever again. After using this Por-15 I can believe it. I hope I... -
Buying this 2015 LR4 Lux Pkg w/ HD Pkg, but am freaking out about the RUST! Should I walk?
I would not worry about that. There is a UTube video discussing rust treatments - you can look up, the highest rated was Por-15. It's expensive, get a quart, it covers like crazy, and will be more than you need. I used it on my daughters LR4 last summer and will evaluate after it returns... -
Towing - I Have Not Done My Homework...
I have not done my homework, it's easier just to ask - I appreciate your patience. So in spring 2024, yes 2024, my D will have graduated from University and we are going to need to tow something behind to get all her stuff home, or rent a truck, or send a Pod... It's about 1,600 miles. I will... -
Throttle body coolant line mystery
That grey hose barb fitting has no connections. If you want that black bit as a plastic part you need to purchase the entire assembly from Rover. If you are OK with introducing a new material of construction - no matter how limited in surface area it may be - then those are available in brass... -
New Recall Alert : Fuel System
So, my 2016 that I discuss in several locations above - that may or may not have an active fuel leak - caused by a recall that may or may not have been performed incorrectly - will be returning home in mid May and I will have several weeks to work on it. I was thinking of getting a boroscope to... -
New Recall Alert : Fuel System
My experience is that the local dealership in Houston, TX may or may not have incorrectly performed the recall. In working with them, I determined that they are a bunch of yahoos. When I took it to another dealership, at University - before leaving it with my daughter - in upstate NY, they let... -
2016 LR4 Coolant Crossover, Water Pump, Thermostat Replacement
Thanks for the update! I am glad the video helped - we gotta keep our babies purring along... Hmm.. unfortunately the PCV valve never cross my mind when I was in there - that's really unfortunate - oh well, let's just hope it lasts a good long time! I will put a note on the video to do the... -
When is it time to say goodbye?
I have three, simply no other options out there anywhere near as capable and as much fun. Keep it! -
Air Suspension head scratcher
Thank You for all the information and effort! I don't think your costs are bad at all - it IS a Rover after all.... -
What would you do?
I note that you seemed to imply that you had a trusted shop in Houston? Who are you using?? I am in Houston and my experience with all the dealerships has not been good. I do not trust any of them to do a good job and I do all my own work. We now have three, count 'em three LR4's, for myself... -
Air Suspension head scratcher
Thanks for all the hard work and the information. Hopefully WE will never need it. (Ha, Ha..) I noticed some surface rust. I have been experimenting with POR-15, I purchased a 1qt can. Very impressive, but still early days... -
Low Coolant Light
Thanks for the good work! I am also in Houston, personally I would seriously consider just leaving the heater bypassed - don't need it here - especially with our heated windshields...
