Fluid level checks
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
3.0 V6 and V8 petrol engines
2.7
V6 diesel engines
Check the engine oil weekly. If any
significant or sudden drop in oil level is
noted, seek qualified assistance.
Check the engine oil weekly. If any
significant or sudden drop in oil level is
noted, seek qualified assistance.
If the message ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
LOW is displayed, stop the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so and seek
qualified assistance. Do not start the
engine until the cause has been
rectified.
Check the oil level when the engine is cold and
with the vehicle resting on level ground.
Note: If it is necessary to check the oil level
when the engine is hot, switch off the engine
and let the vehicle stand for 5 minutes to allow
the oil to drain back into the sump. Do not start
the engine.
Prior to checking the oil level ensure that:
The vehicle is on level ground.
The engine oil has reached working
temperature (oil is hot).
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The engine has been switched off for 10
minutes, as the system will not give an
accurate reading until the oil level has
stabilised.
The oil level can then be checked as follows:
1.
Switch on the ignition (do not start the
engine).
1.
2.
Withdraw the dipstick and wipe the blade
clean with a lint free cloth.
2. Ensure Park (P) is selected.
Fully re-insert the dipstick and withdraw
again to check the oil level. Never allow the
oil level to fall below the lower mark or
notch on the dipstick.
3. Select the Service menu using the driver
information module menu control (see 52,
INTERACTIVE CONTROLS).
Select Oil level display from the Service
menu. The current oil level status and
topping-up advice is displayed in the
instrument panel, top-up as instructed.
As a general guide, if the level on the dipstick:
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Is nearer to the upper mark or notch than
the lower, add no oil.
Is nearer to the lower mark or notch than
the upper, add half a litre (one pint) of oil.
Is below the lower mark or notch, add 1
litre (2 pints) of oil and re-check the level
after a further 5 minutes.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery 4 |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 2012 |
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| Language | Bulgarian, English |
| Product Name | Discovery 4 Handbook |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
| Applicable to Country | Bulgaria, International |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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