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    2012 defender hands-on experience - anyone?

    I have one, a 110 SW, very happy with it, the new anti-stall feature does not seem to do anything special and it is happiest at about 60-65 on the highway and about 22 mpg overall, same as always. Solid as a mercedes the first month and then the creaks and groans start to come in as the bodywork...
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    2.2 Oil Filter

    Thanks to the folks at Defender2 forum; 2.2 and 2.4 Puma use identical filters, LR030778 is same for both.
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    2.2 Oil Filter

    That is incorrect, changing the oil early (with the correct oil and filter type) does not invalidate the LR warranty as long as the factory scheduled service intervals are also followed and documented.
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    2.2 Oil Filter

    Actually you got this wrong, if I wanted to "skin a fart" I'd wait until 20k to change the oil wouldn't I?
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    2.2 Oil Filter

    1st dealer scheduled service is at 20000 km, (and you have to pay for the service). I don't think 20k oil changes are sufficient, especially the first one, so I was going to do this one myself at 7k. Oil change is an easy task and I can do it for much less than the dealer asks....if I can find...
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    2.2 Oil Filter

    Planning my first oil change and I'm looking for an oil filter for the MY 2012 2.2 Defender engine. Nobody seems to list this newer engine under their Defender parts list as yet. Does anyone know if it is the same filter as another model like the Disco 2.2 or the Puma 2.4? Can go to the dealer...
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    Cold weather package

    Yeah but I waited for it 5 months, they gave me back the option price, so what was I to do, all else was ok and I can't wait another few months by refusing it. I figure they could have done worse. The dealer told me its a problem in the ordering process since Tata took over. The Italian SE...
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    Cold weather package

    Picked up my new defender this month. it arrived without 2 options I ordered, heated seats and windscreen. The dealer refunded the option price, but I asked if these can be installed anyway by ordering the required parts. He told me , no the wiring is not there and would be difficult, then he...
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    New 2.2 V 2.4 dci any updates?

    I have a 2012 110 SW with the 2.2 and I have no complaints. As it is new I only have 1000 km on it but so far it runs like a champ. It is a bit diesels sounding like a truck/lorry but it fits the character of the defender.
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    paul darlows 100inch svx

    Do you have limos in the UK?
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    Commercializing a 110 SW

    Any drawbacks going commercial, ie places you can't drive/park, special license required or otherwise?
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    Newby Help Please

    unmercyfull here....
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    Swaybar question

    Set of disconnects and you have both benefits.....
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    Are all new Defenders now commercials?

    They are in Italy for the last 2 years, I believe because they don't meet EU pedestrian impact standards. I bought my 110 as a commercial, not sure what drawbacks there might be to it, if any.
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    Swaybar question

    It seems that sway bars are optional on late model 90 Defenders and standard on 110s. Is this correct?
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    New Factory Accessories for the Defender?

    Have not seen these offered before from the factory; Xenon lights (auto-level, or without) and LED taillights on Land Rover's website. Look like they can bolt on to any recent vintage Defender. Bet they are pricy though.....
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    Body protection query

    Hello all, I'm new to the Defender scene, I've got a 110 SE SW on order with a build date of 15 Feb to replace my Jeep. I was wondering about the body protection kit (looks like diamond plate for the rockers, corners and fender tops). Apparently it is an accessary that is installed by the...