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D4 3.0 oil change help.
Hi, there doesn't appear to be any 'how to' on the 3.0 engine. Is it basically the same as the 2.7?
Just thought I'd do a 6 monthly before heading off on our next trip with the camper.
12th Jan 2014 9:21 pm
Robbie
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Well it has no dipstick but has a bespoke vacuum tube to suck on located on the side of the engine near the oil cap.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Yes the filter is in the same place but its a bit smaller, also the tube is very small so you need to get the oil nice and warm so it comes out quite quickly.
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12th Jan 2014 9:40 pm
motolite
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thanks. just found the filter and have a socket that fits perfectly. I have a vacuum oil pump from my Volvo XC60 days, so I'm good to go.
One last question. is it just a matter of replacing the filter cartridge and putting it back on or is there anything to look out for?
Make sure you use D4 spec oil and not D3 Cheers Ian
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12th Jan 2014 10:56 pm
motolite
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Cheers, I have the 507 00 dpf spec 5w-30
13th Jan 2014 12:49 am
Mark Hope
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hi sorry to ask but why use a vacuum oil pump why not just undo the sump plug and drain it like thatI hate it when people see me at the supermarket and they're like 'Hey, what are you doing here?' I tell them 'You know.. hunting elephants.' -
13th Jan 2014 3:24 am
motolite
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Hi Mark, just doing a 'how to' guide as I've just completed the oil change. Stay tuned.
To answer your question. Using a 6 litre vacuum extractor (they can be had for $50-60) and the bespoke tube saves crawling under the vehicle undoing the sump protector and dropping the oil. Less time and hassle
13th Jan 2014 3:30 am
caverD3
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Mark Hope wrote:
hi sorry to ask but why use a vacuum oil pump why not just undo the sump plug and drain it like that
There isn't a sump plug. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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13th Jan 2014 7:45 am
motolite
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I wondered why the spare parts guy gave me a funny look when I bought one
13th Jan 2014 8:07 am
Mark Hope
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There isn't a sump plug. [/quote]
ok that's a first I wonder why thanks for the replyI hate it when people see me at the supermarket and they're like 'Hey, what are you doing here?' I tell them 'You know.. hunting elephants.' -
13th Jan 2014 8:17 am
caverD3
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To make things really difficult to maintain and force you to go to the dealer?
Just like no dipstick. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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13th Jan 2014 8:21 am
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caverD3 wrote:
Mark Hope wrote:
hi sorry to ask but why use a vacuum oil pump why not just undo the sump plug and drain it like that
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I'll put down my cuppa and go and have a look. Is the oil filter in the same place behind the engine?
ok that's a first I wonder why 
thanks for the reply
