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Silverfox60
 


Member Since: 15 Sep 2019
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Bali BlueDiscovery 3
New to d3 question

Hi just a quick question,
My air suspension should I keep putting it up and down or just leave it in one position.
  
Post #21104383rd Jan 2020 8:10 pm
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kajtzu
 


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Finland 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

You can let it be at standard height, normally I mean.
  
Post #21104443rd Jan 2020 8:27 pm
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john hall
 


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I just lower it every time I wash it ( so I can reach the roof ) and raise it when finished
  
Post #21104453rd Jan 2020 8:27 pm
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Gorilla63
 


Member Since: 18 May 2019
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It will default to standard position. No requirement to change it unnecessarily.
  
Post #21104473rd Jan 2020 8:28 pm
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Silverfox60
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Bali BlueDiscovery 3

I lower it and raise it every time I get in and out
  
Post #21104503rd Jan 2020 8:39 pm
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lynalldiscovery
 


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I also lower and raise for access.
I reckon it is one of them things use it or lose it.
  
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kajtzu
 


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Finland 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

I almost never lower it but do raise it if driving on something else than asphalt paved road.
  
Post #21104543rd Jan 2020 8:49 pm
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Silverfox60
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Bali BlueDiscovery 3

So it won't hurt it ,or should I stop doing it
  
Post #21104563rd Jan 2020 8:49 pm
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MorganD379
 


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Don't forget to exercise the high/low box too...
  
Post #21104613rd Jan 2020 9:02 pm
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kajtzu
 


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Finland 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Silverfox60 wrote:
So it won't hurt it ,or should I stop doing it


Unless you go back and forth up/down very fast many times. The reservoir won’t have time to fill up, the compressor will become warm and shut off for a while, bongs will be heard, the world will end, etc. Whistle Thumbs Up
  
Post #21104663rd Jan 2020 9:22 pm
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rowlejohn
 


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France 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Just leave it in normal unless you or someone else has problems getting into or out of the car in which case, not a problem.

Also, as a previous post drive the car for a short distance with the transfer gearbox in Low range, won't be good for the fuel consumption but will keep the internal components lubricated. I do this once a Month and have done it with all the Landies I have owned over the years.
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Post #21104853rd Jan 2020 10:28 pm
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Silverfox60
 


Member Since: 15 Sep 2019
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Thank you all for your replys I will definitely start putting in low
And drive it for a bit as suggested and live it in normal hight.
  
Post #21105334th Jan 2020 8:24 am
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MikeO
 


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Use the handbrake
Use access height / off road height
Occasionally engage low range

I go to access height every time I park up
I use the handbrake whenever I stop
About once a month, while stuck in a traffic queue I engage low range

The handbrake in particular needs regular usage or you'll likely encounter problems at some stage.
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