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FUAL FLAP STICKER
My new hobby seems to be going to the petrol station lately.
This evening I noticed a yellow sticker on the inside of the fuel flap.
It has a picture of an oil can and 1000k / 600 miles.
It says to refer to the handbook but I've had a look through and couldn't find any reference to it.
I think I may remember reading something months ago about adding two.stroke oil to the diesel.
Is it advised to add oil to the diesel.?
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1st Jan 2016 9:41 pm
Woolmeister
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Personally, no. But lots do.
Some claim it clogs up the FBH; Others claim that it lubricates the fuel supply. I suspect it doesn't do your injectors much good, long term, since it has been suggested that it marginally increases the combustion temperature.
The sticker acts merely as a reminder to check the engine oil level every so often (1000 km/600 miles). Nothing to do with adding 2SO (which Land Rover do not advocate).
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1st Jan 2016 9:44 pm
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But what the sticker is telling you, afaik, is to check the oil levels every 1000mSill protection - LED internal lights - LED reverse lights - boot liner - Dog Guard - Rock sliders
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1st Jan 2016 9:46 pm
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It's just a reminder to check your oil level every 600 miles. No good on the oil filler cap if you don't open the bonnet often.
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1st Jan 2016 9:47 pm
Mr.Tom
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Sorry, 1000km or 600mSill protection - LED internal lights - LED reverse lights - boot liner - Dog Guard - Rock sliders
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1st Jan 2016 9:47 pm
Ev2uk
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Thanks Steve for yet another quick reply,
The sticker is kind of obvious when you look at it.
I'm not too keen on the idea of adding oil.
I am a big believer though of using BP Ultimate or Shell V-Power diesel (or I'm susceptible to marketing)
I use BP when in the uk pretty much exclusively and occasionally the "good" stuff and even after a few tank fulls can't say I've noticed any difference what so ever.Mark.
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1st Jan 2016 10:44 pm
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I always use 'ultimate' or 'V power nitro' (or whatever its called now)...... 'normal' Esso though seems as good. Not topped up with this fuel when using a courtesy Discovery - and I'm convinced the more expensive stuff makes the engine a lot quieter ... I never hear any engine diesel 'rattle' in mine but do in others with 'normal' fuel.
Not sure how it affects fuel consumption although the courtesy cars show about 25/7 mpg and mine 31/2 mpg - although this will, of course, be due more to driving style in a courtesy car I guess.
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1st Jan 2016 11:13 pm
LeighW D3 Decade
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Sorry - OT; but...
Mr.Tom wrote:
Sorry, 1000km or 600m
To reduce confusion, maybe the abbreviation for 'mile' could be 'mi'. Especially in any sentence that has a reference to kilometres (km) otherwise those that use the metric version will be more confused than an Aussie who buys tyres in metric/imperial measurements.
Just my 2 bob's worth or 2 cents worth depending who is your weights and measures governing body.
PS - I see that the original poster's photo shows that Land Rover had the sense to display both 'km' and 'miles' to reduce ANY confusion.LeighW
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4th Jan 2016 6:34 am
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Agree, I thought this was confusing after I had posted. 600m is a very short interval Sill protection - LED internal lights - LED reverse lights - boot liner - Dog Guard - Rock sliders
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4th Jan 2016 6:43 am
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How reliable is the dashboard oil indicator ?
I have done 8k in mine and check the dashboard read out regularly and it hasn't budged from OK so I was surprised that I didn't need to top up before now.
K as in thousands of miles - not K as in kilometres
4th Jan 2016 10:13 am
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My D4 (2013) needed a top up between new and first service, also between 1st and 2nd service. Non needed since, now on 55k.
4th Jan 2016 10:26 am
EMcC
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I forgot to add, my post refers to a March 2015 new Discovery SE Tec.
I would have expected to have had to top up at least at the couple of thou from new after settling in.
4th Jan 2016 10:51 am
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In 187k I've never needed to top mine up between services.
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