Changing Engine Oil - How to?

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A nuclear scientist aint born one ... learns over the years! No comparison... but with the way these LandRovers breakdown the sooner I start to learn to tinker with my car the better. So Nathan no need for such harsh words... :) just trying to learn and getting advice from you fellas...

Agree with most of what your saying old bean, but if you think Nathans words are harsh then you're in for a treat on this forum.

Google 'Green Oval' - dowload the Rave disc (free) for your Freelander and you will find all things technical explained. :)
If you find the download a problem - copies of the discs are available on Ebay but check carefully what you are getting - latest (last available) versions are dated March 2003. ;)
There are some tips on how to get the undertary off in earlier posts.
Reading the Rave and searching the forum will usually turn up a good set of info.:welcome2:

the rave cd is great but an oil change is hardly rocket science :D and if he needs help with an oil change i reckon anything else should be left to a garage :)
Thanks chromiumuk, my words wasnt meant to be harsh just factual, your statement is true :D
 
L-series is better, slower but better.

Yes, have heard that too but no experience with it. Only when I just did a short testdrive the day I decided to buy the FL, was something in October 2000, just before the Td4 came out. I could have that Di at a VERY interesting price but as i wanted an auto. I preferred to wait a couple of months for the Td4 in combination with the Steptronic. So I don't know what I missed by not accepting that generous offer but what I know is the fun I have with the combination I choose and for which i waited that long.;):):):):) (But the driving etc.. of the L-diesel made me decide to go for the FL so it must have left a good impression after all).
 
Just get yourself a Haynes Manual for reference and do it. Get that job under ya belt and start thinking what else to tackle. Hopefully in time your confidence and experience will grow and you'll be servicing it before you know it. Good luck mate. :)

Thanks for the inspiration! I did downloaded the Haynes manual yesterday and now looking forward to the weekend so as to start the ball rolling.

I remember my Morris Mini 850 (1966), Opel Manta A 1.6S back in the 70's and again the same with my Mercedes 190E, when I first opened that hood I almost didn't dare to look at the lump, but after a couple of weeks/months I did maintenance with eyes closed. And for the mini, these points needed to be installed separately and adjusted afterwards. Now these days there aren't even any points anymore I understand ? So grab your guts and do it......:)
 
Hey Willo, nice car that Manta A, always fancied one myself. You're right about the Td4 auto - it's absolutely superb & was my main reason for going for the Td4. Didn't really rate the select shift option & after trying it once or twice haven't bothered with it. Also the IRD ratios are more sensible on the Td4 & less likely to cause trouble than the old L-series.
To be fair though, I do believe the L-series is good & if I was ever stuck with little money & no car wouldn't hesitate to go for one, but to say it's better than a Td4 - I'm not so sure. Both models have their strengths & weaknesses.
 
Hey Willo, nice car that Manta A, always fancied one myself. You're right about the Td4 auto - it's absolutely superb & was my main reason for going for the Td4. Didn't really rate the select shift option & after trying it once or twice haven't bothered with it. Also the IRD ratios are more sensible on the Td4 & less likely to cause trouble than the old L-series.
To be fair though, I do believe the L-series is good & if I was ever stuck with little money & no car wouldn't hesitate to go for one, but to say it's better than a Td4 - I'm not so sure. Both models have their strengths & weaknesses.

Yep all true. Also the ability to top up the clutch fluid on the TD4 is better.
 
Hey Willo, nice car that Manta A, always fancied one myself. You're right about the Td4 auto - it's absolutely superb & was my main reason for going for the Td4. Didn't really rate the select shift option & after trying it once or twice haven't bothered with it. Also the IRD ratios are more sensible on the Td4 & less likely to cause trouble than the old L-series.
To be fair though, I do believe the L-series is good & if I was ever stuck with little money & no car wouldn't hesitate to go for one, but to say it's better than a Td4 - I'm not so sure. Both models have their strengths & weaknesses.

Attached a pic. of my Manta. The guy next to it is my brother in law. Picture taken out of 1st floor window of our home we then lived in.
 

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Attached a pic. of my Manta. The guy next to it is my brother in law. Picture taken out of 1st floor window of our home we then lived in.


really nice car, I really liked the round tail lights on them. Maybe some day if I come into some extra cash I'll go for one (most here are now very rusty or mint condition but expensive).
 
really nice car, I really liked the round tail lights on them. Maybe some day if I come into some extra cash I'll go for one (most here are now very rusty or mint condition but expensive).

Yes, it (tried to) imitated the Corvette on some points, the round tail lights amongst other things. The headlights were normal lamps but I modified all four of them to become halogene, so I had four of each, four great lights and four dimlights, was a nice sight at the time.;)
 
Ok Boys and girls its about time and gonna do my first 'SELF SERVICE' bit on my Landy! The Filter and Engine oil is here and am gonna start it tomm!
Going through the Haynes manual now!
any tips/advice will be appreciated!
 
Ok Boys and girls its about time and gonna do my first 'SELF SERVICE' bit on my Landy! The Filter and Engine oil is here and am gonna start it tomm!
Going through the Haynes manual now!
any tips/advice will be appreciated!
if yer doing it on yer drive put sheets newspaer summit down to stop yer ****ing the drive.Yer will spill some oil.Dont let the missus beast yer for it though!;)Good luck,once yer done it you wont pay for it again.
 
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