LR3GuyJoe
Member Since: 02 Dec 2008
Location: Space Coast Florida
Posts: 443
  
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Ok I have a bit to go before my service is due but Id figure I go ahead and get my question out of the way.
First off dont laugh but this is the first vehicle I have ever had that still has a warranty Ive got 48k on the clock I got it with 46k and it has about 35k left on the warranty.
Second thing is Ive never had a dealer service or repair any of my cars, never.... I've always done all the work my self, from air filters to rebuilding gearboxes Ive always done it. But again all of my past cars have never had a warranty.
The d3 came with a full service record. I plan on keeping the thing for well past the warrenty. I'd like to do most the maintance myself. Filters oil ect ect the easy stuff. Is that kosher with the warrenty? If something happens 20k miles from now and the LR dealer shows no service record will I be given a hard time with warranty work?
Further more Ive been doing some research on here for synthetic oils and havent found much. I use Mobile 1 in my other car and generally use castrol gtx in my older vehicles that tend to leak. Id like to do mobile 1 in the D3 or Castrols synthetic. What is everyone else using?
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
Posts: 1254
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You get 3year/k100 ml inclusive service in the buy price ...... why do anything yourself 
If you don't use a Land Rover Dealer service(free !) you're being foolish really.
Touch nothing ...... everything is a "Manufacture get-out"..... if something is different,it will be your fault 
Some change the air filter at more regular intervals ..... buy originals so they can't tell 
The recommended oil if fine.
With regard to brake pads,let the LR mob do the job in the first 3 years just incase there is a
problem with something associated ....... you don't want to wear the blame for anything unnecessarily.
At 36 months , you're a free man, but I'd still buy original parts ie. disks,pads, transmission oil(unique)
brake bulbs,radiator fluid.
Here in Oz the engine oil is synthetic for LR3 dealer services,as per handbook spec.
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| 27th Dec 2008 8:15 am |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
Posts: 1264
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That servicing deal isn't world-wide, different markets vary. Its probably important to look at your warranty terms and conditions to see what you need to comply with, esp if it isn't a full factory warranty...not sure what warranty you have from the description??? Cheers
Simon
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| 27th Dec 2008 9:22 am |
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daveyb
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: SF
Posts: 135
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Most likely you have a service warranty to 45K miles and extended warranty to 100K on parts/systems. Check your specific terms. If you intend to service yourself, play it safe and use ONLY LR recommended fluids, filters and follow schedules accordingly. The larger services may require you to see the dealer or an Indy shop at some time. It's never too early to start building a good relationship with both - you'll need one or both of them at some time or other.  2006 D3 Tonga Green
275/65/18 GY DuraTracs - ARB w/ EP9.0 - Sasquatch Rods
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| 27th Dec 2008 4:30 pm |
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LR3GuyJoe
Member Since: 02 Dec 2008
Location: Space Coast Florida
Posts: 443
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Its a certified pre owned 72 month 75k mile warranty
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| 27th Dec 2008 4:33 pm |
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