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  1. 94speedster

    Brakes...LR or elsewhere?

    We just hit 25k on the LR4 and all the rotors are still good. I agree with the OEM rotors argument though. These cars are so heavy that rotors take a beating. Regarding vendors, British Atlantic and British Pacific have both been great. OEM is expensive though. -Blake
  2. 94speedster

    Update for the Owners of this Beautiful Truck!

    Interesting thread... First off, glad to hear that your LR4 survived two accidents with minimal damage! These cars truly are tanks! We now have 24K on our LR4 which we purchased 9 months ago. I have my wife write down the amount of gas purchased and current mileage at the pump every...
  3. 94speedster

    DIY Oil Change for LR4

    My #1 hobby is Porsches, and I have a small collection of 911s. Punching a hole in the oil filter is a standard way to relieve pressure with air-cooled engines. The filter IS the housing, so punching a hole directly in it is okay. Unfortunately, removing only the oil-filler cap just does not...
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    DIY Oil Change for LR4

    I chose to keep the filter closed because a vaccum pump prefers a closed system. (easier for the pump to get pressure). As you can see from my pics, this method did not cause any extra oil mess when removing the filter. I think this is because the filter is located above the sump, and will...
  5. 94speedster

    Brakes...LR or elsewhere?

    First off, a brake pad change on a Rover is quite standard - and not any different than changing pads on any disc wheel. On my old LR3, I did several brake pad replacements and fluid flushs. It is really quite easy... The only challenge was finding jacks rated high enough to support the...
  6. 94speedster

    Surprised by poor snow performance

    I found some online pictures of the Bridgestone Blizzak DMV1s (preferred tire) and the Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow (what I have now). You can see the 90 degree angle on the Blizzaks versus the rolled edges on the Pirellis. Both tires are excellent on ice, but the Blizzaks are just amazing...
  7. 94speedster

    Land Rover maintenance

    There is a plug, but the method used by the dealer to remove the oil is a vacuum. It is a very easy DIY with a $90 hand-pumped vacuum system.
  8. 94speedster

    Surprised by poor snow performance

    Don't despair just yet! I live in Park City, Utah where we get 350+ inches of snow per year AND we commute to Salt Lake City daily (100 miles R/T) all winter which includes a 3000 foot vertical descent and a 3000 foot vertical ascent. Let me also note that my kid goes to school in Salt Lake...
  9. 94speedster

    DIY Oil Change for LR4

    9) Now that the oil is out, time to work on the Oil Filter. Attach a socket wrench (3/8 for my oil filter) to the oil filter wrench. Rover does a great job by noting on the filter housing not only the direction to tighten (righty tighty), but also the proper torque (25Nm). 10) Remove the oil...
  10. 94speedster

    DIY Oil Change for LR4

    5) Make sure that one end of the big, plastic Mityvac hose is secured to the Land Rover's "Inner Tube" in the oil reservoir, and that they other is locked in place on the Mityvac. 6) "Close" the metal lever on the top of the Mityvac to close the system. This will enable suction (ask me how I...
  11. 94speedster

    DIY Oil Change for LR4

    I know there has been some debate on the "DIY" Oil change for the LR4, so I wanted to pass along a "how to" with pictures. Honestly, this is the EASIEST oil change that I have ever done on a car. It took all of 20 minutes, and that could be cut down to 10-15 the second time... I like to...
  12. 94speedster

    DIY Oil Changes Impossible & 2nd Battery

    Great post tjp74 - thanks. Per that post, "Parts.com" has a good link showing the filter components: http://www.parts.com/parts/2011/LAND%20ROVER/LR4/?siteid=2&vehicleid=1447538&diagram=7117235&diagramCallOut=20 For $25.58, it looks like the filter comes with a seal- great price! With...
  13. 94speedster

    DIY Oil Changes Impossible & 2nd Battery

    Bump. Read through this thread, and I have put together the following list of items to buy for a DIY oil change on LR4: 1) 8.5 quarts of Castrol SLX 5w-20. This is the formulation for the Jaguar 5.0L engine. I will shop local Jaguar and LR dealers for best price, and expect to pay...
  14. 94speedster

    Possible fix for steering wheel vibration

    I was probably too brief with my comment - apologies. In the mid 90s, I had a Saab which had a vibrating steering wheel. The vibration was worst around 60 mph. I took it to the dealer, and they wanted to replace the steering rack and bushings. By chance, I ran it by the local tire guy and the...
  15. 94speedster

    Possible fix for steering wheel vibration

    Steering wheel vibration are usually caused by 1) improper balancing of the tires (wheel weights), 2) tires have changed shape (flat spotting from sitting extended periods, or uneven wear). I find that most car dealerships know very little about tire balancing... Good luck with your...
  16. 94speedster

    Winter Tires - Size Options?

    Thanks guys for the feedback. I keep debating getting a dedicated winter wheel set. My only concern with the Nokians is that they have a "curved edge" on the sidewall rather than a protruding right angle. In unplowed snow greater than 4 inches, that is the difference between turning and not...
  17. 94speedster

    Winter Tires - Size Options?

    We bought our "Black Metropolis" edition LR4 last spring, and traded in our '08 LR3 (best SUV we have ever owned). We love the new LR4, but are really struggling with finding the proper snow tires. Living in Park City Utah, we get our share of snow (500+ inches last year). The LR4 is my...
  18. 94speedster

    5500 miles road trip. snow & ice condition, -30 cold weather......

    Awesome trip! That is definitely on the bucket list... and the LR4 is a great car to do it in! -Blake
  19. 94speedster

    LR4 Halogen Bulb Upgrading - Highly Recommended

    Based on this thread, purchased the CVs from Amazon and finally got around to installing them today.... (H7s and H11s) WOW! Took the car out tonight for a two hour drive and am impressed. This thread was huge for my wife because it helped us by a Metropolis LR4 (what she really wanted)...
  20. 94speedster

    LR4 Metropolis

    Congrats on the purchase. I decided to buy over the phone, and dialed up all the dealers in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexicao, Californai, Oregon, Washington and Idaho over Memorial Day weekend (39 dealerships for the record). Interestingly enough, almost half the dealerships had 1...
  21. 94speedster

    LR4 Metropolis

    I'm on a business trip through next Friday, but will be sure to post pics when I get home. Wife loves the car. It is a real looker... We were originally looking for a Lux with ebony interior, and found that difficult to find. There are lots of these Metropoilis cars out there right now... -B
  22. 94speedster

    LR4 Metropolis

    Just purchased one from Reno, NV over Memorial Day. Wife and I really love the car. Perfect winter commuter car for us! -Blake
  23. 94speedster

    LR4 Halogen Bulb Upgrading - Highly Recommended

    First Post. Awesome thread, and this thread was responsible for our purchase of an '11 LR4 HSE "Black Metropolis" car over Memorial Day Weekend. Living in Park City Utah, we own an LR3 and swear by xenon lights. We put 30-35k on the car per year commuting to Salt Lake, and deer are always a...
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