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    Discovery 1 brake squeak

    I have a 97 discovery 1. The brake rotors and pads have been recently changed to Ferodo brand rotor and pads. The problem is when the brakes heat up, they squeak very loudly. My mechanic has said that possibly because the rotors and pads aren't the original parts that everything isn't...
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    checking engine oil correctly

    Darren M, The way I know of to fix the overfilling problem is to get a clean container and drain the pan for about 5 to 10 seconds and replug the pan as quickly as possible. It will be messy...I wearing surgical gloves to change my oil. Easy clean up. Once its plugged, take the oil that you...
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    brake fluid mythbuster

    I have a 97 Discovery and my parts supplier tells me that the ONLY brake fluid to use is this special brand Castrol GT/LMA Dot 4 brake fluid. The sales guy tells me that other brands don't have the protection that Castrol has and other brands would break down the seals quicker. Is this a myth...
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    shock absorber recommedation

    I need to replace the shocks on my 97 Discovery. Is there a brand that is not the best, but is a good quality for the money for an all terrain shock absorber? I here Bilstein is good, but they seem expensive. How about Rancho? Need some advise please.
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    checking engine oil correctly

    What is the most accurate way to check the engine oil in my 1997 Discovery SD? When its cold or hot?
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    transmission woes, I think?

    What does the fuel have to do with the transmission slipping, OutbackJack?
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    transmission woes, I think?

    I have a 1997 Land Rover Discovery SD with 69,534 miles on it. I just got it about a month ago. I was driving home and I was going up a hill and the vehicle started to rumble a little as the vehicle began to slow down. I pressed the gas a little more and the car was bucking lightly. The RPM...