Conventional voltage regulators will have the output voltage higher when cold, and drift downward when the alternator is fully hot. I don't know how "smart" the LR4 smart charging is, but if you notice higher voltages when cold, or in very cold ambients, that might be part of the reason. See if...
Keep in mind the data may not be absolute. The FSM procedure for oil change includes a secondary procedure to "calibrate" the sensor; basically after you drain & refill, you tell the sensor that is the normal/correct level. The FSM also explains how the sensor works, the explanations above are...
The Amazon unit is really designed for interior use, although the seller and some buyers claim it works ok mounted externally. One reviewer mentioned sealing up the housing with silicone caulk, which sounds like a good idea. I'd get a larger one (higher wattage), and keep in mind these don't...
Different mfr's have slightly different procedures, but as a vague generalization, the slow process is to initially do some gentle braking from about 40mph --> 20mph, release and wait 30-60 seconds for the brakes to cool, then repeat a half-dozen times. Then let it sit overnight, or enough hours...
EBC also offers 2 different front pads / part numbers for the LR4. I wasn't sure what the difference was. 0.2mm thickness difference is almost nothing... gotta be some other change as well? I forget if MicroCat showed anything useful.
In general, this type of process is for rapid bedding... i.e., for race cars on a closed course, where they can't putt around with light braking for extended periods. I've done both. I prefer the slow & steady method. I once had a bad result with the rapid, hot & hard method. Never had an issue...
JLR specified 0W-20 viscosity to meet ever-tightening government fuel economy regs. If you don't have to shoo penguins away from your LR4 before starting it, there's no need to use 0W-20. Otherwise there's little if any benefit besides a ±0.13% improvement in fuel economy.
5W-20 is fine, if you...
There are multiple different compounds of "Greens", as ktm25 noted in post #9. The compound varies by vehicle application. EBC would probably not offer a pad for the LR4 that was inadequate for the weight of the vehicle. That said, @keya, please let us know how they work long term - particularly...
25 years is long enough to have some decent changes in infrastructure.
But less than 10 years (UK) and less than 15 years (California) is going to be a lot more difficult to achieve. I doubt either of those target dates will be hit.
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Magnesium is part of the oil's additive package, similar to zinc, phosphorus, and moly. Mobil-1 has much lower calcium and higher magnesium. Nothing to worry about here.
You want to monitor wear metals, and if using extended drain intervals, TBN.
I use Mobil Accutrack analysis, which shows...
I have the older Pittsburgh-branded version of that jack. It works great for a fraction of the price of a big-name jack (like AC Hydraulic jacks, made in Denmark, which I'd have if I could afford 'em).
No need to open a door, but I think the idea behind having the truck in off-road mode, is...
Factory manual says to put suspension in off-road mode (highest position) before jacking any wheels off the ground. Make sure you have a high-lift jack.
The "Service Required" reminder can be reset with the IID GAP tool, if you don't have it yet, you'll need it if you plan on DIY repairs. Otherwise you'll have the reminder appearing at every start.
Oil leak you describe sounds very much like the vacuum pump. BT, DT. You can attempt to re-seal...
This. ^^^
Especially for those of us who are out of warranty, and/or DIY'ing the repair and can't go back to the indy shop if it dies in 11 months. FCP Euro's lifetime warranty is fabulous, but if you have to replace the water pump annually, is it worth it?
Exactly. There's no incentive for a...
A word of caution... in general, avoid ÜRO parts like the plague. Don't take my word for it, Google for more info, read first-hand accounts. In the German parts world, they are known as the worst of the worst. Their Rover parts will not be any better. The most frequent complaint is short...
I believe Ferodo is the OEM for the factory LR pads.
Remanufactured calipers often lack the original coating/painting, as they are stripped (media blasted?), taken apart, and have the soft parts replaced. But the donor caliper will be OE, and generally you return your OE calipers for a core...
1) Drive a couple of LR4 models for comparison. I think the extra power makes a huge difference. Others may not care. I never even considered the LR3 as I felt 300hp/315tq was not adequate for the base 5600+lbs, let alone towing anything heavy.
2) I'm not sure I'd consider the items mentioned...
You really need more information about what they are doing. As mentioned by djkaosone, there's a big difference between dumping a can of juice in the fuel tank, vs connecting pro equipment to the fuel rail. $129 sounds more like the former but you won't know until you ask. Ditto for the PS...
I don't trust the "miles remaining" at all, partly because it doesn't start a countdown until the reserve light illuminates. AND, I don't trust the reserve light either. After I ran out of gas one time (thankfully, within sight of a gas station) I started watching these like a hawk. I found the...
Fuel trim percentages may vary with altitude, possibly more so with normally aspirated engines (V8, not SCV6). Numbers at sea level may be different than at higher elevations. 1-3% seems stupid low to me and totally normal. I'd be more concerned if the numbers were double digits, or drastically...
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