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sgl223
 


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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 4
Running in

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but i can't find it. What's the best way to treat a new D4 3.0 engine - carefully, limiting the revs, or pretty much driving as normal? Question
  
Post #59333030th Jan 2010 10:58 am
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LRNoob
 


Member Since: 02 Jan 2010
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Netherlands 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto BournvilleDiscovery 4

Had my D4 for a week. The manual suggests treating the engine carefully for the first 500 miles ie no foot-to-the-floor acceleration, no high revs, no sports mode. My dealer said as long as the engine is warm you can pretty much drive as you like. Until I hear more experienced advice I'm being cautious. There is plenty of experience on this site, hopefully you'l get a definitive answer.

Good luck

Peter
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Post #59340830th Jan 2010 1:53 pm
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sgl223
 


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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 4

Thanks, LRNoob. I think I'll be cautious as well. Only thing is, the last new car I had was a petrol Beemer, and by being too cautious it uses oil, because apparently i didn't stress it enough.
  
Post #59347330th Jan 2010 4:36 pm
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There was a similar thread many, many moons ago and opinions varies from run it in properly to drive it like you stole it. Personally wouldn't worry about it too much, life's too short. Thumbs Up
   
Post #59347630th Jan 2010 4:41 pm
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chesters
 


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England 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Arctic FrostDiscovery 3

As far as I am concerned "Running In" in the old days used to be after an engine rebuild or the like, and then you would re torque everything down again.

I think you should take it easy for a couple of hundred miles to get the brakes settled in and check everything works fine.

Then after that just give it what for as long as the engine is at operation temp.

That's what I have done and its running sweet as a nut at 33k miles, but then I do change the oil every 6k miles.
 Arctic Frost Discovery 3 TDV6 SE, Active Rear Diff, Adaptive Head Lights, Tow Pack, Ebony Leather, Roof Rails, Mantec Guard. Tasmod Stainless Sill plates. Grabber AT's. Home made mud flaps. Side Steps back on until the next time.  
Post #59382531st Jan 2010 8:43 am
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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto Indus SilverDiscovery 4

I was always told,"If you dont drive them hard from day 1 the pistons dont go to the top of the bore and a ridge is created"

But I'm not mechanically minded Whistle
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bellautos
 


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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 SE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Let them warm up and drive it like a car that has done 35k miles its really nothing to worry about. And infact driving it to gentle will probabaly glaze the bores and make it worse.



Pete
  
Post #5951951st Feb 2010 10:34 pm
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sgl223
 


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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 4

Thanks everyone; I'll take your advice. Thumbs Up
  
Post #5953822nd Feb 2010 10:24 am
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LRNoob
 


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Netherlands 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto BournvilleDiscovery 4

Me too.

I'll wait til its warmed up then drive it like I stole it Smile
 Peter  
Post #5953912nd Feb 2010 10:46 am
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daimlermg
 


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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 4

Is it OK to Map one from new or is it best to do some miles first.
I will have 4 weeks from new to drive mine before I take it to Italy and back (8 week trip with 1.75 Tonne Caravan on the back)

What is the power from mapped D4? any road tests yet ?

I think I would like it mapping Smile
  
Post #5976285th Feb 2010 6:53 pm
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drmcw
 


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Couldn't find the thread I remembered but found this one
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic7827.html

Consensus seems to be give it some stick.
  
Post #5976805th Feb 2010 7:47 pm
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tezzo
 


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United Kingdom 2012 LR4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Baltic BlueLR4

Best way to keep the motor in tip top condition is to have it delivered on the back of a wagon, push it into the garage and leave it alone for five years!

Added bonus - mpg is huge!
  
Post #5977075th Feb 2010 8:13 pm
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Bushwanderer
 


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Australia 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Hi daimlermg,
Don't rush the remap. Towing 1.75t is nothing for my unmapped D3, so for the D4 I would expect it to be a doddle.

Besides, if you leave it for a while you'll have more remap options (if you still want one). Wink

Best Wishes,
Peter
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