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 Freelander 2 TD4 Engine Oil Change |
geoff.c
 11th Jun 2012 8:08 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 111 · Views: 217113 · Subject: Oil change |
| I like to change oil and filter, between annual services, have done this for years on various vehicles. I saw what i thought was a Mahle filter on e-bay and bought it. This company makes filters for O ... |
| Freelander 2 v Galaxy |
geoff.c
8th Apr 2012 8:07 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 3 · Views: 1978 · Subject: caravan success |
Had a similar experience to Merlin 100, regarding towing. My wife used to tow the caravan with a 1.9 125hp Zafira.
She goes to various dog shows and events all over the place, and this year, upgraded ... |
| Warranty Direct or Landrover? |
geoff.c
3rd Apr 2012 9:05 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 12 · Views: 8607 · Subject: Warranty |
| Well we have just gone with LR. The Freelander is coming up to four years old this month, and has been on LR extended warranty since we bought it. The rear doorlock job was not too expensive, i believ ... |
| which of these tyres would you pick? |
geoff.c
18th Feb 2012 8:16 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 22 · Views: 9031 · Subject: tyres |
| My Wranglers are wearing at about the same rate as EYorkshire's, i am well satisfied with them, so would have the same again. My wife's Zafira has Efficient Grip tyres, these replaced the Eagle NCT ty ... |
| New Glow plugs fitted |
geoff.c
12th Feb 2012 7:33 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 34 · Views: 25150 · Subject: poor starting |
| If the engine turns over, apparently normally, but does not start, i would suspect the heater plugs. I have seen my heater (glow) plug lamp on for the first time, during this cold spell. At about -5c, ... |
| HDC warning, car stops, very cold, need help! |
geoff.c
12th Feb 2012 7:10 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 10779 · Subject: batteries |
| My 08 GS has it's original battery, as far as i know. Last year, i went away and left it in the garage, all locked up etc. After four days, i came home and when going to get the car out, i found there ... |
| Anyone fitted a K & N Air Filter to their TD4? |
geoff.c
11th Dec 2011 12:31 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 4066 · Subject: K&N |
| Just my opinion, but unless you are continually exploring the upper end of the rev range on your FL2, you will gain little or no advantage. I usually change up at about 3000rpm, and cruising legally, ... |
| I've just got to say..... |
geoff.c
11th Dec 2011 11:48 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 10 · Views: 5914 · Subject: I've just got to say..... |
| I have a all round liner in the boot. This helps to keep things clean, or restrict the muck spreading from wife's gundogs! It does however make the boot dimensions a little smaller, such that a 28&quo ... |
| Auxiliary heater |
geoff.c
8th Dec 2011 9:28 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 40 · Views: 20447 · Subject: Auxiliary heater |
yes just the cabin heat
Right, thank you CG. All has become clear.  |
| Auxiliary heater |
geoff.c
8th Dec 2011 9:01 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 40 · Views: 20447 · Subject: Auxiliary heater |
| ok gents, so when i remarked how quickly the engine warmed up, on 1st test drive, the salesman was probably mixed up on the equipment of different LR types. He said it had a diesel burner! Anyway, as ... |
| Auxiliary heater |
geoff.c
6th Dec 2011 9:54 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 40 · Views: 20447 · Subject: Auxiliary heater |
| On the spec list of all the good things my FL2 is equipped with, is an auxiliary heater. Now as i understand it, at ambient temps of 5c or less, this little diesel burner should come on and speed the ... |
| HAPPY FREELANDER OWNERS IS THERE ANY ?? |
geoff.c
4th Dec 2011 7:01 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 133 · Views: 75735 · Subject: happy freelander owner |
Hoping I don't upset the gods, or invoke Murphy's law, but I think my 08 is the nicest car I have ever owned.
Something came adrift on a rear door lock, and it nearly took a week to cure a airbag fau ... |
| Reversing Sensor problem when it rains |
geoff.c
21st Nov 2011 10:10 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 23 · Views: 10737 · Subject: parking sensors |
My 08 will do the same, after being parked out in the rain, or just a heavy dew. Not every time, but quite often.
I usually just wipe each sensor face with a tissue, and all is well for a while. To b ... |
| 3rd Service prices |
geoff.c
9th Nov 2011 6:58 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 115 · Views: 94390 · Subject: 3rd service |
| Mine is just coming up to 40,000 miles, and 3rd service due this month. Had a quote from suppliers, Sturgess and they want 387 pounds, or 347 on the L/R allegiance scheme. I suppose this is what happe ... |
| BBC4 Peak District programme |
geoff.c
2nd Nov 2011 8:08 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 26 · Views: 9450 · Subject: Wirksworth |
| Hi Athelstan, I have heard of these underground roadways, but don't actually know where any of them are, or if you can access them. There is certainly a lot of industrial, well, mining and quarrying h ... |
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