TD6 Dave

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Thank you all for your comments on my previous post. Those who've read it will know that I am out of the UK at the moment and away in Corfu for the Summer. There isn't a single Land Rover main dealer or specialist on the island, my 2004 Range Rover TD6 is now 1200 miles overdue on an inspection 2 and this is what I'd like your advice on.

When I flew to England 2 weeks ago, I brought back with me all the important parts required to carry out the Inspection 2. I found what is rumoured to be a good mechanic on the island to carry out the service but now I'm getting cold feet and my dilemma is this..... I have only seen one Range Rover here (on Austrian plates) which makes me think that this mechanic cannot be that familiar with the vehicle, and as a result I'm worried he could do more harm than good.

The car is running perfectly, the oil still looks clean it hasn't used a drop since it's last service 15K ago. And the temperatures here are high, 30+ degrees C (don't know if that's a good or bad thing?)

So.... My dilemma is this, and one that hopefully you can help me with.

Do I get the Greek mechanic to carry out the service and hope he fits everything correctly, or do I run the car here for the next 8 weeks and drive back home (this will take me approximately 5K past the inspection 2 recommendation).

Your thoughts on running past the service interval taking in to account the above would be much appreciated.

Many thanks

Dave
 
Thank you all for your comments on my previous post. Those who've read it will know that I am out of the UK at the moment and away in Corfu for the Summer. There isn't a single Land Rover main dealer or specialist on the island, my 2004 Range Rover TD6 is now 1200 miles overdue on an inspection 2 and this is what I'd like your advice on.

When I flew to England 2 weeks ago, I brought back with me all the important parts required to carry out the Inspection 2. I found what is rumoured to be a good mechanic on the island to carry out the service but now I'm getting cold feet and my dilemma is this..... I have only seen one Range Rover here (on Austrian plates) which makes me think that this mechanic cannot be that familiar with the vehicle, and as a result I'm worried he could do more harm than good.

The car is running perfectly, the oil still looks clean it hasn't used a drop since it's last service 15K ago. And the temperatures here are high, 30+ degrees C (don't know if that's a good or bad thing?)

So.... My dilemma is this, and one that hopefully you can help me with.

Do I get the Greek mechanic to carry out the service and hope he fits everything correctly, or do I run the car here for the next 8 weeks and drive back home (this will take me approximately 5K past the inspection 2 recommendation).

Your thoughts on running past the service interval taking in to account the above would be much appreciated.

Many thanks

Dave
Engine oil with 15k on it ? change the oil and air filter and fuel filters and do the rest when you get back. Change the oil every 5k
 
With temperatures like that I'd leave a working cooling system well alone if you're not confident. However do change the engine oil and filter, with a diesel you almost can't change the oil too often. If you're using local oil and don't trust it then change it again before you set out for home, or somewhere on the way home if you prefer.
 
Thank you all for your comments. 'Dogsbody' are you suggesting then that I don't have him change the Air Filter and the Pollen Filter? I do have them here and thought they'd be the easier parts of the service to switch over. However, if there's a bit of a knack to them then please let me know. (I'm not giving him the Crankcase Breather, as it's still in UK and thought this could wait another few thousand miles.

By the way, the oil is Castrol 5w/30
 
I wouldn't trust a local mech. Just change the engine oil and filter, do the rest when you get home.
 
Sorry to be so xenophobic but if the oil's in sealed containers then you're in business. Just check the dipstick each morning for a few days after it's been changed to make sure that the drain plug and filter are back on tightly.

Yes, you're right, you're in Corfu so if the weather's been good then it's dusty. Do the air filter, it's simple enough, but if the air con is working well then the pollen filter can wait.
 
Why not ask if he's got a stamp he could put in your book? It would be a bit different when you come to sell it.
 
Thanks for the tip Dogsbody.... I will monitor it this way following the oil change. The mechanic may be better than many at home, but you can't help but wonder when all he seems to have in his garage is battered old Japanese pick-ups. (that said, he was recommended by an ex-pat who has his Land Rover Defender serviced by him).

I have printed him the following link to hopefully help:

fullfatrr.com - View topic - TD6 Oil Service & Filter Change - How To

So fingers crossed!!

Have already thought about the stamp..... Will no doubt make the service book interesting.

Thanks again

Dave
 

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