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JayDubbleya
Member Since: 02 Oct 2016
Location: Tunbridge Wells
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| Oil Change - Is This Normal - Feedback Appreciated |
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Hi All,
So today, I collected my 2007 Disco 3 TDV6 from its service with a reputable LR specialist. One of the items undertaken was an engine oil and filter change.
Having driven (only) 5 miles at no more than 40mph, I pulled into services for a fuel.
Whilst there I thought I'd pop the bonnet and have a quick scan under the lid. On more than one ocassion over the years I've received a vehicle back with parts not refitted properly (engine covers, under trays, etc), so it was just a cursory glance as a double-check.
Whilst under there, I thought i'd inspect the dip-stick (expecting nice clean golden oil), and what I found was black oil, and on doing the old finger and thumb rub test, it didn't seem particularly fresh.
Am I right to be suspicious that perhaps the oil didn't get properly changed?
My oil change experience during the last 15yrs has been with petrol vehicles, and you could always see the new oil once changed. Surely diesels are no different?
Anyone here with experience of regular oil changes on their diesel Disco who could comment/advise, would be appreciated.
Cheers
Jay
P.S. Is it easy to view the oil filter from under the car? This may indicate whether the task was undertaken or not. Discovery 3, HSE, 2.7 TDV6 Auto, Tonga Green
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 13th Jul 2017 10:45 pm |
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JayDubbleya
Member Since: 02 Oct 2016
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Posts: 15
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Hmm, ok, lesson learned...
I've just searched/read this thread:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic74883.h...+black+oil
Looks as though this is normal - which is great because I can continue to visit this specialist with confidence, because they certainly seem like a good outfit and have also previously done some good (mods) work for me 
Cheers
Jay Discovery 3, HSE, 2.7 TDV6 Auto, Tonga Green
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| 13th Jul 2017 11:07 pm |
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GLYNNE
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: KENT
Posts: 4668
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RCV 
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| 13th Jul 2017 11:36 pm |
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JayDubbleya
Member Since: 02 Oct 2016
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Posts: 15
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No not RCV.
..and seeing as this was seemingly my error and nothing untoward, its best that I don't name names, because I've only had a positive experience with these guys thus far.
Cheers
Jay Discovery 3, HSE, 2.7 TDV6 Auto, Tonga Green
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| 13th Jul 2017 11:45 pm |
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GLYNNE
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: KENT
Posts: 4668
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Feel free to name if they do a good job 
Always good to know a specialist in Kent 
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| 13th Jul 2017 11:50 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8154
 
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If engine oil isn't black it is not doing its job, even after a few minutes running It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 14th Jul 2017 8:20 am |
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JayDubbleya
Member Since: 02 Oct 2016
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Posts: 15
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Surely this was a wind-up?!?!?!
This guy must have been baiting the other members of that forum.
Not even a muppet would do that. Discovery 3, HSE, 2.7 TDV6 Auto, Tonga Green
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| 14th Jul 2017 10:06 am |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
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I would normally agree wind up, BUT they are americans!
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| 14th Jul 2017 1:54 pm |
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Flapper
Member Since: 04 Feb 2015
Location: Gloucester
Posts: 341
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I had the same thing after a service, oil as black as coal. So I went back to the service manager at Strastones (Top man)
He came out and had a look and said that he would change it again and asked if I wanted to watch.
So I did..
Can't moan at that. 
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| 14th Jul 2017 3:30 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10485
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the soot from the combustion process gets into the oil (via the piston rings or cylinder sides) and makes the oil black
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| 14th Jul 2017 5:54 pm |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
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All my diesel cars as black as can be after its run for a few minutes, at work on the trucks on the other hand they oil can stay cleanish for a few miles and even then you can still see its recent.
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| 14th Jul 2017 6:36 pm |
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BAZ8046
Member Since: 26 Feb 2010
Location: Chatham
Posts: 278
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My Td5 defender runs clean for a while after an oil service.
I wonder if the second rotor filter makes a difference. D4 2016 Landmark, Waitomo Grey.
D3 2005 HSE, Bonatti Grey, now sold but still comes back for servicing.
Defender 2002 Td5 Commercial, had a hard life but slowly being restored.
I only work so I can afford to repair my Land Rovers!
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| 14th Jul 2017 11:49 pm |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
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Weve got a load of scanias and they all have oil spinners end result is the oil ends up as black as the rest of them pdq.
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| 15th Jul 2017 2:51 am |
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BLFarrar
Member Since: 02 Aug 2006
Location: Deepest, Dankest, Darkest, Dingiest......Le Halifax, West Yorkshire...with strong links to Ireland
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My Disco gets two oil swaps one for thier "barrrel oil" with Wynns oil change additive, run for an hour.
Then drain out, new filter, the good stuff oil.
The very next service (late this month) new sump pan.
Will it make a difference ? I think so as it preserves my slice of the dream. BREXIT - done properly.
Right now ...We need Government - not Politics
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| 15th Jul 2017 6:07 am |
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