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    Autobox Problem ??

    First thing I did when I got my Fl2 was have every oil changed. I had paperwork showing oil changes including auto box but did mine to start from a level playing field. My garage owner told me he makes a lot of money from seized autos because of lack of oil changes. Anybody with an auto should...
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    Land Rover Owner Magazine no more

    To be fair to Bauer my subscription due in July. Cancelled my renewal and received a payment for unused part of the subscription within one week. I subscribe to LR monthly and 4x4 magazine.
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    Freelander 2 Eco button

    as Hippo said. Stopstart does not work on Autos, only on manual gearbox. Only once with a hired car i had stop start. Switched it off.
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    Could the automatic folding side mirrors (when locking the car) be an issue during the winter?

    Push both mirrors forward. Then you can spray silicon spray into the joint. Don,t use standard WD40. If you work the mirrors a few times with more silicon spray to make sure all is lubricated.
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    Need help in scotland

    Just caught up with this thread and so glad you got fixed in Fort William, For the history buffs--LIX toll was named from the Roman 9th legion. L-1X This legion is supposed to have marched into Scotland and never seen again. I may be wrong but i think a marker stone with LIX was found near...
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    DS new transmission

    Hello Scotmum, i have just read all these posts and i do feel for you. If you haven't already done so I would suggest you contact the dealer principal in both of the dealers. Glad i am not in your shoes and all of us on here wish you well in your problem. Bit of information to some of the...
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    Insurance

    Forgot to say my current cost was £313 from Directline, waiting on their renewal quote.
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    Insurance

    Wait till you get to 80. Trying to renew insurance for my Freelander 2 auto. As I m now 80 quotes are age related. Rural area, 5k a year and £250 excess i am being quoted from £425 to £781 from saga. Not due till 16th June so will keep looking. Aplan were £692. Joys of landrover ownership
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    FL2 tailgate struts

    just noticed this post. Am i being silly in asking if you tried grease or lubricant first?. Maybe teaching grandmother to suck eggs,
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    ordering parts from certain companies

    can i suggest if anyone is needing bolts and nuts to go the nearest Caterpillar Dealer. When i was involved in our earthmoving division we bought all our bolts and nuts from Caterpillar, We used Cat, JCB, International, John Deere and others. Unless changed Cat bolts and nuts have a lifetime...
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    Freelader 2 sd4 hse auto hunts when put in drive when stationary, also when put in revwerse, take i

    Need more info. Better description of what you mean by "hunt" The more info the easier for someone to help
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    D2 vs FL2

    After 17 years of zDisco 1 and Disco 2(8years) we have moved to a 2010 Freelander2 TD4 HSE auto. Had it now for nearly 3 months. Great car, lovely to drive and extremely quiet. Lowest average MPG has been 25 locally and 40 on a 150 mile round trip. After the Td5 this brings a big smile. Still...
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    Great start to the holiday

    What’s the outcome? We need to know!,,
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    Disco 2 Fuel consumption, Can this be right ???

    I kept a spreadsheet for my Disco Td5 fuel consumption. Never below half tank usually, fill to brim. Mileage and fuel recorded. Local was about 21/22 mpg but on long runs travelling at 62/65 I could push 30 on occasions but mostly 28 mpg. Lot of money to fill a big tank but after that only...
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    TD5 Transmission problems

    I would say that the oil level check is urgent. If you are not using the Disco you can wait. If using it ask the garage for an emergency oil level check.
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    Disco 1 Curling dashboard

    I fitted the plastic trims to my Disco 1 many years ago. Works really well Tip—-to get the screws to bite into the plastic use a power driver with a flexible drive. Need the speed and also better access behind the instrument cowl. Remember to let us know how you get on
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    Changed fuel Filter now its stuffed

    I,m with Fery on this. You really need a good battery to keep the m and s lights at bay.
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    Advice for newbie please

    I,m with juke. Battery power is absolutely necessary to keep the m and s lights at bay.
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    KMH to MPH Discovery 1 1997 V8i

    All Jap imports come with the speedo head in Km. As long as you point it out distance in Km,s is acceptable for MOT. On my Jap a disco 1 I mounted my Tom Tom on the RHS of the screen just above the instrument panel, Much more accurate for checking speed. Still do the same with Tomtom on my Disco 2
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    Discovery 5 to buy or not to buy....

    go and log into the dedicated D5 forum-----D5.co.uk----- Lots of good talk and info on there