right folks I have the oil, filters and antifreeze and im wondering...when I change the fuel filter do I put the new one on empty as I don't want to put unfiltered fuel into the filter..if that makes sense, secondly when I have drained the oil and waited a while, when refilling..do I fill the oil filter with oil or replace it and fill slowly, and last of all do I drain the system and refill with fresh antifreeze or just top up...bearing in mind I have no idea when the disco was last serviced thanks
mrnice
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what make and model?
If V8i, I fill the oil filter before fitting personally (and rub some on the seal) but it probably doesnt make a huge difference in the grand scheme of things, as long as you dont start it and rag it, let it idle for a few minutes and then check the oil level.
Fuel filter, I have always filled them but have been told there is no need recently.
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/replaced-fuel-filter-what-pain-arse-234009.html
And antifreeze: I would empty completely and then add yourself so you know how what mixture your running (max strength 60%) winters coming. It also acts as a coolant in the summer.
Tdi: dunno havent got one.
Hope this helps.
If V8i, I fill the oil filter before fitting personally (and rub some on the seal) but it probably doesnt make a huge difference in the grand scheme of things, as long as you dont start it and rag it, let it idle for a few minutes and then check the oil level.
Fuel filter, I have always filled them but have been told there is no need recently.
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/replaced-fuel-filter-what-pain-arse-234009.html
And antifreeze: I would empty completely and then add yourself so you know how what mixture your running (max strength 60%) winters coming. It also acts as a coolant in the summer.
Tdi: dunno havent got one.
Hope this helps.
lol;;;;;Ignore everything I have just said
Except the antifreeze bit.
thebiglad
Well-Known Member
1. It's not important either way but if you fill the fuel filter with new fresh diesel, it'll shorten the 'bleeding' process;
2. I never bother but if you fill the new filter with new oil you reduce the possibility of running the engine without sufficient oil;
3. After emptying the coolant circuit I always flush out the block and radiator with a hosepipe until the water runs clear. Then pour in 5 ltrs of pure anti-freeze and top-up with pure water until full.
Good luck
Dave
thanks, :clap2:
beerdude
Active Member
Red or blue depending how long you want to wait before changing it again, Red=5years and Blue=3years (I think) it will tell you on the bottle
